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Swiss glaciers lost 10% of their volume in two years. Here's what this means
Switzerland's ice peaks are melting at an alarming rate, with 10% of their volume gone in just two years - the same amount of ice lost between 1960 and 1990.
Paige Bennett
October 2, 2023
CO2: a solution to the climate crisis (provided it's the green and leafy kind)
Since e-fuels offer a solution to decarbonize hard-to-abate industries, policymakers must promote utilizing biogenic CO2 and keep fossil CO2 underground.
Emil Vikjær-Andresen
October 2, 2023
This AI helps buildings cool themselves and cut emissions
AI is helping buildings 'wake up' and moderate their own temperature - improving on cost and carbon efficiency.
Johnny Wood
October 2, 2023
What is ‘global debt’ - and how high is it now?
Global debt has already hit a record $307 trillion in 2023. So what's going on and why does it matter?
Victoria Masterson and Madeleine North
October 2, 2023
WIZ: Learning from other innovators to navigate a rapidly changing environment
Yinon Costa, the Co-Founder and Vice-President of Product at the cybersecurity company Wiz, values the World Economic Forum’s ability to connect businesses like his with likeminded innovators and diverse leaders from across industries and regions.
Verena Kuhn
September 29, 2023
Seawater electrolysis: a hydrogen revolution or technological dud? Here are the numbers
Seawater electrolysis: It's either hailed as a wonder solution to create hydrogen — the fuel of the future — or a futile waste of time. Here's the maths.
Bart Kolodziejczyk
September 29, 2023
Costing the earth: What will it take to make the green transition work?
Facilitating the green transition to achieve net zero by 2050 requires more investment than is currently provided, but is not impossible. We must act now.
Christian Keller and Maggie O'Neal
September 29, 2023
This new desalination system is inspired by the ocean and powered by the sun
New MIT desalination system could produce freshwater at half the cost of existing methods, making it more accessible to people in arid and semi-arid regions.
Jennifer Chu
September 29, 2023
What is the G77 and why does it matter?
The G77 is the largest intergovernmental organization of developing countries in the United Nations. Here’s what you need to know about the G77 and why it matters.
Kate Whiting
September 29, 2023
How can fossil fuel workers be supported in transitioning to green jobs?
Fossil fuel workers have the skills to succeed in green jobs, but location mismatch and lack of training are major barriers. Policymakers should consider these challenges when designing green energy policies to ensure a just transition.
Morgan R. Frank and Junghyun Lim
September 29, 2023
How can workers transition to green jobs?
Demand for green jobs will outpace skilled workers, with projections showing that by 2026, there will be a shortage of green workers. Here's how.
Clarisa Diaz and Michelle Cheng
September 29, 2023
This is the state of digitalization in Europe in 2023 – Eurostat report
As the EU aims to embrace a digital transformation, Eurostat's Digitalisation in Europe report gives insights into how this journey is progressing, or not.
Johnny Wood
September 29, 2023
Top economy stories: US business activity stalls in September; German GDP forecast to contract; Singapore's new funding to help with cost-of-living crisis
Joe Myers
September 29, 2023
Digital safety: how a multi-faceted approach can help tackle real-world harm
The severity and volume of harmful content is increasing at an alarming rate. Addressing these issues requires a multi-facted approach across industry.
Akash Pugalia and Farah Lalani
September 29, 2023