Health and Healthcare
How cancer affects disadvantaged groups in the US
Even though the chances of dying from cancer in the US are less than previously, black people are the most susceptible to dying due to disadvantage.
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Forests
This Dutch scheme is using free trees to tackle climate change
A free-tree scheme in the Netherlands is proving to be a sustainable success
COVID-19
This is how pets helped our mental health during lockdown
Dogs, cats and other animals provided crucial companionship during lockdowns, with many people looking to adopt new pets.
Food Security
Feeding the world without destroying it: this week's Radio Davos COP26 podcast
Our global food production and distribution system is wasteful, unequal and unsustainable. Industry experts explain the problem and some of the solutions.
SDG 13: Climate Action
This is how oil spills damage our environment
Beyond the immediate and visible damage caused to sea life, oil spills continue to affect marine life and the environment for years. Here’s what you need to know.
Climate Change
This Colombian project is using nature to tackle drought
In La Mojana, local wetlands are being restored through a series of community initiatives.
COVID-19
“Everything changed overnight”: 4 journalists share their pandemic experiences
Quality journalism has been key in tackling misinformation about COVID-19. Journalists from around the world explain what it’s been like covering the pandemic.
COVID-19
5 questions you might have on COVID vaccines, answered by the WHO
Do I need both doses? Am I protected against variants? The World Health Organization responds to your coronavirus vaccine queries in a video.
COVID-19
In pictures: life under lockdown around the world
As millions of people across the globe self-isolate to reduce the spread of COVID-19, life does continue... From marriage proposals to remote baking, these images capture the new normal.
COVID-19
11 striking photos of the coronavirus pandemic from around the world
From ballet dancers in deserted streets to paper cut-outs of customers in cafés, these pictures show how COVID-19 is affecting the globe.
Future of Media, Entertainment and Sport
The film industry is more diverse than ever before - here's why
The US movie industry still gets all the limelight – but there are buzzing production hubs around the globe.
Climate Change
These indigenous women in Africa are paying the price of climate change
Lake Chad has shrunk to a tenth its size, with climate change one of the factors. This has a huge impact on the lives of people dependent on it for food and water. A local explains.
Climate Change
Toronto wants to power its trash trucks with food waste
Wasted food is a huge emitter of greenhouse gases: Toronto’s green energy scheme is trying to close the loop.
The Digital Economy
Hackers can use public USB chargers to steal personal data. Here’s what you need to know about ‘juice jacking’
Hackers are capitalizing on the convenience of public USB charging points to introduce malware to mobile phones.
Energy
South Korea plans to build the first hydrogen society by 2022
South Korea has planned to convert its traditional society into a hydrogen society. They are investing in hydrogen technologies to boost this initiative.