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Climate Change

Ireland’s planning to make its Emerald Isle even greener

Ireland has ambitious plans to harness the power of trees, combating climate change and making the Emerald Isle even greener.

06 Sep 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

This company helps women to become solar entrepreneurs

Solar Sister is empowering women in parts of rural Africa, not only to generate their own renewable energy, but also to sell it to others. And it’s creating a brighter future for business...

05 Sep 2019

Climate Change

This is why Denmark, Sweden and Germany are considering a meat tax

After the sugar tax comes… the meat tax? Here’s why some countries are considering implementing one.

28 Aug 2019

Future of Mobility

Conozca al hombre que condujo desde los Países Bajos hasta Australia sin visitar una estación de servicio

¿Qué tan lejos puede conducir sin cargar gasolina? La respuesta la tiene un holandés de 32 años que condujo desde su país natal a Australia en un automóvil eléctrico.

27 Aug 2019

Climate Change

July was the hottest month ever – what does that actually mean?

With new temperature records being set almost monthly, a look at the calculations that may prove the world is heating up.

15 Aug 2019

Book Club

How many extra books could you read if you quit social media?

Most of us can admit to losing time to our social media feeds, but what could we achieve if we repurposed those hours?

13 Aug 2019

Media and Entertainment

Philanthropist Bill Gates picks his top summer reads – can you keep up with the Microsoft billionaire?

The way we read may be changing, but all over the world people still love a good book. And none more so than the Microsoft founder and philanthropist .

08 Aug 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Your coat could be about to get its own passport

Will giving clothing a digital passport help cut fashion waste and foster a circular economy?

26 Jul 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

We had the hottest June ever this year – this is what happened around the world

With temperatures soaring and sea ice shrinking, this sizzling summer is pushing climate change awareness to the top of the agenda.

24 Jul 2019

Future of Health and Healthcare

5 things to know about the US opioid epidemic

While many of us are aware of the North American opioid crisis, new data reveals how extensive it is - and how it could be spreading to other areas.

24 Jul 2019

Climate Change

Russia’s permafrost is melting and it could have a devastating global effect

Rising temperatures are causing the frozen ground that covers large parts of the Earth to break up, adding to the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

16 Jul 2019

Technological Transformation

5 things to know about Chinese tech giant Huawei

Huawei continues to dominate the news headlines. Here's what you need to know about the Chinese tech giant and why it’s holding the attention of consumers and policymakers alike.

03 Jul 2019

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Artificial Intelligence: These 3 charts show what people really think

A significant proportion of people around the world wants more oversight of the use of AI by both governments and businesses, a new poll shows.

01 Jul 2019

Mental Health

Technology could change how we address mental health, if we can navigate the ethical dilemmas

Many people experiencing mental health challenges don't receive the help they need. Could technology provide a solution?

01 Jul 2019

China

Most people on the internet live in this country

More than half the world is online, and one country is way ahead of the rest.

27 Jun 2019