Here are the main findings of the IPCC AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2023 – and what needs to happen to limit global warming to below 1.5°C.
Nathan Cooper
March 20, 2023
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Here are the main findings of the IPCC AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2023 – and what needs to happen to limit global warming to below 1.5°C.
Nathan Cooper
March 20, 2023
What is a bank run? And why does confidence matter for a bank?
The second-largest bank failure in US history prompted President Joe Biden to make a statement about confidence, but what is a bank run and why is trust in the system so vital?
Emma Charlton
March 20, 2023
Looking to COP28: How Israeli climate tech can help meet UN SDGs
Looking to COP28 in Dubai, Israel's thriving climate tech ecosystem is well-positioned to play a key role in developing solutions to tackle the crisis.
Yael Weisz Zilberman
March 20, 2023
Top energy news: EU unveils plans to boost its green energy transition; East Asia to continue leading on wind power; VW to invest $191 billion in EVs.
Roberto Bocca
March 20, 2023
How to fill the sustainability gap in emerging markets and why it matters
Sustainability is key to long-term growth and value creation and companies in emerging markets need to act as it increasingly shapes global competition.
Burak Tansan and Nikolaus Lang
March 20, 2023
8 ways the circular economy will transform how business is done
The benefits of a circular economy above a linear or traditional business model include better customer support, lower costs, greater resilience and more.
Henrik Hvid Jensen
March 20, 2023
Factbox: Why is Cyclone Freddy a record-breaking storm?
As oceans become warmer, heat energy from the water's surface is fuelling stronger storms. Tropical Cyclone Freddy is the latest to hit Southern Africa.
Nellie Peyton
March 20, 2023
Using AI to search the web – here's what you need to know
While these systems offer personable, custom answers combined with the breadth and depth of knowledge on the internet, experts warn there are downsides.
Chirag Shah
March 20, 2023
Here's why your biological age is a better health indicator than your actual age
Biological age is a measure of physical and functional health arising from a mix of genetic traits and lifestyle factors like stress, diet and exercise.
Aditi Gurkar
March 20, 2023
Europe's last 'wild river' is now a protected national park
The Vjosa River is now a national park following campaigns by environmentalists. It is home to 1,000 species, including the endangered European eel.
Reuters
March 20, 2023
Here's what wind power generation looks like in the US
Texas is the US state with the most wind power generation, with enough to power 12.2 million homes. Non-coastal states are building more than coastal ones.
Clarisa Diaz
March 20, 2023
Here's how Americans think AI will help the world
Around 78% of people in the US think AI could have an impact on whether robots end up carrying out medical surgery, a Pew Research Center survey shows.
Anna Fleck
March 20, 2023
Which countries' students are getting most involved in STEM?
Students in Malaysia and Tunisia are among the most likely to graduate in a STEM field, UNESCO data show. Western Europe and the US have lower numbers.
Katharina Buchholz
March 20, 2023
Here's how central banks have used gold in the last 30 years
Gold plays an important role in the financial reserves of numerous nations. In 2022, central banks bought gold at the fastest pace since 1967.
Govind Bhutada
March 20, 2023