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Future of Food

This tiny new grain could save the planet

A distant relative of wheat, Kernza captures carbon, reduces farmers’ energy consumption and helps maintain healthy soil.

23 Apr 2019

Human Rights

Estos países son los que brindan más ayuda, y los que más se basan en principios

En ocasiones, a los políticos les resulta difícil convencer a sus electores del valor de la ayuda internacional. Los opositores sostienen que la caridad debe comenzar por casa. Sin embarg...

22 Apr 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Chart of the day: Why marine protected sites matter more than ever

Almost three quarters of the Earth’s surface is water. But only 7.6% of our oceans enjoy any level of protection from exploitation.

18 Apr 2019

Education, Gender and Work

A US judge sentenced teenage vandals to read books. This is what happened next 

A prosecutor in the United States came up with a novel sentence for teenagers who sprayed racist graffiti – she made them read.

18 Apr 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

This chart shows the fall in coal-power plants being planned around the world

The amount of planned coal capacity in the world fell by over a third last year, and is down 84% on 2015. But some countries are letting go of coal more slowly than others.

16 Apr 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

The 10 most common types of plastic choking Europe’s rivers

Plastic bottles have become the dominant type of solid waste in Europe’s rivers. Not only are they harming wildlife, they end up in the sea, adding to the global ocean plastic problem.

16 Apr 2019

Leadership

The 5 things you need to make your teams more effective, according to Google

Modern businesses value teamwork. But how do you build a successful team? Are the personalities and skills of the team members most important?

16 Apr 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

3 charts to help you understand the American shale boom

The US is set to overtake Russia and will rival Saudi Arabia to become the world’s second biggest oil producer by 2024.

15 Apr 2019

Fragility, Violence and Conflict

These are the world’s most fragile states in 2019

The latest ranking shows conditions slowly improving around the world, with a few surprising exceptions.

15 Apr 2019

Advanced Materials

Is this 3D-printed building the future home for astronauts on Mars?

NASA has chosen the winner in its contest to design habitation for humans on Mars. It will be built on the red planet using a 3D printer and concrete made from pulverised Martian rocks.

12 Apr 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

South Korea once recycled 2% of its food waste. Now it recycles 95%

A compulsory recycling scheme in South Korea has dramatically cut the amount of food the country throws away. Here's how it works.

12 Apr 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

3 charts that show how global carbon emissions hit a record high in 2018

Although the contribution from renewable energy doubled last year, the world still relies heavily on fossil fuels, pushing carbon emissions to new levels.

09 Apr 2019

Values

Cómo el mejor maestro del mundo está transformando vidas en África

La mayoría de las personas puede recordar sus días escolares, así como a un maestro que verdaderamente los inspiró. Si tiene la suerte de haber sido alumno de Peter Tabichi, es posible qu...

08 Apr 2019

Middle East and North Africa

How the Middle East is suffering on the front lines of climate change

Climate change threatens the Middle East and North Africa more than any other region on the planet. By the end of the century, daytime highs could reach 50°C, with 200 days of exceptional...

05 Apr 2019

Digital Economy and Society

10 start-ups that are helping to change the Arab world

Entrepreneurship is booming across the Middle East and North Africa. Here's a closer look at some of the start-ups that are helping to several of the region's most pressing challenges.

05 Apr 2019