Clean energy investment to hit $1.7 trillion - and other energy stories
Top energy news: Green energy investment booms; G7 outlines plan for the energy transition; Business leaders warning on Europe's green energy growth.
Roberto Bocca
May 30, 2023
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Solar-power investment to exceed oil for the first time - IEA
Investment in solar will reach $286 billion this year, according to the International Energy Agency.
Noah Browning
May 30, 2023
UNESCO adds 18 new sites to its global geoparks network
Geoparks are protected areas recognized for their geological heritage and are important for conservation, education and sustainable development. UNESCO just added 18 more.
United Nations
May 30, 2023
5 ways stronger UK supply chains can help reduce rising food costs
The rising cost of food is a growing concern in the UK. But there are ways to reduce the impact of food price inflation and increase food security.
Amir M. Sharif, Kamran Mahroof and Liz Breen
May 30, 2023
Why India has the perfect conditions to make the most of digital technology
With a large talent pool, a digitally motivated population, low costs of living and top research facilities, India has the ingredients for digital success.
Arundhati Bhattacharya
May 30, 2023
The rise of America's debt ceiling - in charts
The US debt ceiling has been raised 78 times since 1960, but recent attempts to increase it have been met with political gridlock, with some seeking reforms.
Dorothy Neufeld and Nick Routley
May 30, 2023
How does the inventor of the metaverse envision its future?
The Global Collaboration Village recently hosted author Neal Stephenson - who coined the term - to share his thoughts about the metaverse
Kelly Ommundsen and Jaci Eisenberg
May 30, 2023
The International Booker Prize 2023 has been won by Bulgarian author Georgi Gospodinov for Time Shelter. The longlist contained books from 12 countries.
Ian Shine
May 30, 2023
Why global leaders should advocate for a re-globalized world
Young Global Leaders outline how re-globalized world can renew focus on interconnectedness, cooperation and trade between nations and why it's important.
James Forsyth and Prof Andrew Prahl
May 30, 2023
How to mobilise climate-smart agriculture finance
Agriculture is responsible for approximately 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Here's how climate-smart agriculture can help to reduce emissions.
Labanya Prakash Jena and Prasad Thakur
May 30, 2023
Lessons from Denmark: Why knowledge sharing is the most important weapon against cyber threats
Denmark is a digital-first country and can teach others lessons in why being ready to share, prepare and simplify is key to building cyber resilience.
Deryck Mitchelson
May 30, 2023
Digital identity models: What’s next for secure and seamless travel?
Global events, like COVID-19, have accelerated the need for digital solutions that enable safe and seamless travel. Digital identity models offer a solution.
Kotryna Urbanaite
May 30, 2023
What are critical minerals - and why are they key to a greener future?
Critical minerals are key to modern-day technology but we must address the supply and demand gap between miners and users.
Morgan Bazilian and Simon Moores
May 26, 2023
Bridging the regulatory gap plus other AI stories to read this month
Top stories: EU, US aim to bridge the AI regulatory gap; AI is an opportunity for creatives, says Bertelsmann CEO; Baidu, TikTok testing bots.
Cathy Li
May 26, 2023