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Plastics and the Environment
This member of the banana tree family could help us cut COVID-19 plastic waste
The abaca tree, a relative of the banana, produces fibre that’s being made into COVID-19 personal protective products, as an alternative to plastics.
Education and Skills
These 4 skills can make the world better after COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought big changes and create a different world. What skills can help us prepare for these changes and build a better future?
COVID-19
Seasonal flu reports hit record lows amid global social distancing
Global social distancing rules to combat COVID-19 have pushed influenza rates to record lows in countries including China, Canada, South Korea and Australia.
Africa
Africa’s population will triple by the end of the century even as the rest of the world shrinks
Africa will be the only region in the world where population will still be growing at the end of the century.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
A new volcano alert system on New Zealand’s White Island could save lives
In December, 21 people died when a volcano on New Zealand's White Island erupted with no warning. New technology could prevent that from happening again.
COVID-19
Our itch to share helps spread COVID-19 misinformation
An MIT study has found social media's built-in craving for likes is affecting our ability to objectively analyze the accuracy of online news before clicking 'share'.
COVID-19
Research shows the most and least effective materials for face masks
In a study in the Journal of Hospital Infection, researchers assessed the ability of a variety of nontraditional mask materials to protect a person from infection.
COVID-19
COVID-19 creates a perfect storm for the extreme weather season
The pandemic will hamper preparations for and responses to extreme weather events this year. Here's a five-step strategy to help businesses prepare.
COVID-19
To build back better, we must reinvent capitalism. Here's how
The pandemic has exposed our vulnerabilities - but it also offers us a chance to shape a greener, more resilient and more equitable world. Here's how.
Restoring ocean life
60% of the world's fish species at risk of extinction due to climate change
New research suggests that climate change could wipe out 60% of all fish species in the oceans. Previous studies predicted fish would be far more resilient.
Global Health
Is 100 the new 80? Centenarians are becoming more common
The number of people who live to 100 years is rising. This year, the United Nations expects the number of centenarians worldwide to rise to 573,000.
United Kingdom
UK summers temperatures reaching 40°C could be common by 2100
A study has modelled how rising temperatures could affect the summer months in the UK over the next 80 years. It found heatwaves of 40°C could be more frequent.
COVID-19
COVID-19 could wipe out gains in equality for women at work - U.N.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has warned that COVID-19 could wipe out the progress in gender equality in recent decades.
Global Risks
2020 is predicted to be the hottest year on record, according to NASA
Data from NASA shows Earth gradually heating up since the late 19th century. The months from February to April 2020 were the second-warmest ever recorded.
COVID-19
COVID-19 in Asia: WHO media briefing on 1 July
The Forum on Thursday is hosting its second virtual briefing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Asia, in partnership with the World Health Organization.