Health and Healthcare Systems
RSV could cause a ‘tripledemic’ – here’s what you need to know
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that can cause infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. Cases are rising in the US and Canada.
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Geo-Economics and Politics
Developing countries need $1 trillion a year for climate action, and other economy stories you need to read this week
Developing countries need $1 trillion a year for climate action; $100 oil poses risk to global economy; Nigeria redesigns banknotes to battle inflation.
Health and Healthcare Systems
These are the world’s top health concerns in 2022
COVID-19 is the world’s top health concern, the Ipsos Global Health Service Monitor says. Mental health is a higher concern than cancer for the first time.
Wellbeing and Mental Health
International Stress Awareness Week: Here’s how to protect your mental health
Four in ten adults worldwide experience a lot of worry on a regular basis. International Stress Awareness Week aims to spotlight a global problem.
Energy Transition
3 gráficos que muestran la situación actual de la crisis energética en Europa
La crisis energética de Europa: La invasión rusa de Ucrania y las fuertes reducciones en el suministro de gas natural a Europa están causando un daño significativo a los consumidores, las...
Climate Action
These 4 charts show the key trends in environmental jobs
Green entrepreneurship is growing faster than overall entrepreneurship, says LinkedIn’s Global Green Skills Report 2022. And more environmental jobs need skilled people.
Geo-Economics and Politics
Global recession predicted and other economy stories you need to read this week
Top stories: Europe's central bank increases interest rates again; US economy rebounds but downturn still expected; Economists predict global recession.
Food and Water
Explainer: What is grafting and how is it saving fruit trees?
Grafting is the process of fusing two or more plants together. It’s a plant-saving technique that’s been around for thousands of years.
Climate Action
Climate change makes extreme temperatures increasingly likely, study finds
Climate change is really hitting us hard, not just in poor countries like Pakistan but also in some of the richest parts of the world, like west-central Europe.
Nature and Biodiversity
NASA figured out how to weigh Greenland - now we know how much ice has been lost
NASA has worked out how to weigh Greenland, and found huge amounts of ice loss - one of the biggest threats from climate change.
Geo-Economics and Politics
UK inflation hits 40-year high and other economy stories you need to read this week
Top economy stories: Bank of England warning on regulation; Deforestation funding; UK inflation hits 40-year high.
Energy Transition
3 charts that show the state of Europe’s energy crisis right now
Europe's energy crisis: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and sharp reductions in natural gas supplies to Europe are causing significant harm to consumers, businesses and economies, says the I...
Geo-Economics and Politics
Recession warning from the IMF: What you need to know about the global economy this week
Top economy stories: The latest IMF recession warning for the global economy; UK government borrowing costs hit a 20-year high; how temporary layoffs can shape a rebound;
Nature and Biodiversity
Wolves and brown bear numbers are up in Europe, a new report shows
The return of wildlife predators such as brown bears and wolves can help restore the ecosystem and tackle climate change. A new report sets out the latest figures.
Civil Society
Modern slavery is increasing – 1 in every 150 people are victims
Almost 50 million people are in situations of modern slavery, according to a International Labour Organization report. That’s 1 in every 150 worldwide