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These EU countries have the most government debt

Many governments borrow to balance the nation’s books, but some do so more than others.

08 May 2019

Growing up near green space is good for your mental health as an adult

A growing body of research suggests living near green space has significant mental health benefits. Now a new study finds that children who grow up in greener surroundings are less likely...

04 Mar 2019

United Kingdom

Southern England has 4 of the top 5 regions for graduates in the EU

Educated workers are a vital component of an economy’s success in a technology-driven future, but some cities have a head start.

20 Feb 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

5 reasons to protect mangrove forests for the future

They store carbon, protect against flooding and create breeding grounds for fish. But these verdant, lush ecosystems are under threat.

15 Feb 2019

Global Economic Imbalances

These are the OECD’s most productive economies

Romania recorded the highest ratio of GDP per hours worked - or in other words, the ability to get stuff done in less time. But is that always a good thing?

15 Feb 2019

Global Health

5 things you need to know about your microbiome

There’s a vast microbial community living within our bodies that most of us know little about. But that may be about to change as scientists make exciting breakthroughs in the field of mi...

07 Feb 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Scientists in Sweden are studying the climate-cooling effects of spruce forests

Coniferous forests could be a useful ally in the fight against rising temperatures, new research suggests.

07 Feb 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

These countries are driving global demand for coal

Global demand for coal is expected to rise for a second year in a row, despite a shift to renewables in North America and much of Europe, according to a new report from the International ...

06 Feb 2019

Oceans

‘Ghost fishing’ is threatening our oceans. Here’s how we can tackle it

Ghost nets choke coral reefs, damage marine habitats and entangle fish, marine mammals and seabirds.

05 Feb 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Anti-vaccine sentiment one of 10 biggest health threats, says WHO

From diabetes to Ebola outbreaks, our planet’s population is vulnerable to any number of serious health risks. Here are some of the main ones.

24 Jan 2019

Leadership

Rencontre avec les co-présidents de Davos 2019

Les co-présidents de la réunion jouent un rôle important dans le développement des discussions autour de ce thème et la participation à celles-ci.

22 Jan 2019

Workforce and Employment

These are the world’s most respected professions

Some occupations are held in higher esteem than others. But what if, in the future doctors or lawyers were robots, would people still have as much respect for professions like medicine an...

15 Jan 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

These countries are pioneering hydrogen power

From the Orkney Islands of Scotland to the bustling city streets of Tokyo, hydrogen innovators are discovering ways to fuel the future of transport.

15 Jan 2019

Workforce and Employment

3 megatrends for the factories of the future

A new report from the World Economic Forum identifies “lighthouses” - companies that are reshaping manufacturing through the early adoption of game-changing technologies.

10 Jan 2019