Energy Transition
What are heat pumps and why are they gaining in popularity?
Heat pumps are seen as an answer to soaring energy bills and a tool in the fight against climate change. But how do they work and how green are they?
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Health and Healthcare Systems
This is how you can reduce your risk of getting dementia
People at higher genetic risk of dementia can reduce their chances of developing the neurological condition if they follow eight habits for healthy living.
Financial and Monetary Systems
¿Qué es la deuda pública y cómo se paga?
Los gobiernos de todo el mundo aumentaron sus préstamos durante la pandemia. Pero, ¿a quién o a qué le piden prestado? Aquí se explica cómo funciona la deuda pública.
Financial and Monetary Systems
What is government debt - and how is it paid back?
Governments around the world increased borrowing during the pandemic. But who or what are they borrowing from? Here’s an explainer on how government debt works.
Jobs and the Future of Work
Are you suffering from digital exhaustion? Microsoft survey finds tensions over remote work
Bosses and their employees disagree about how productive working from home is. A new Microsoft survey reveals 5 key workplace trends.
What is a satellite-connected smartphone – and how can it help bridge the digital divide?
Smartphones which can connect by satellite are here, ending ‘dead zones’ for some users. The technology could also help close the digital divide.
Jobs and the Future of Work
Employers in the US are cutting back on parental leave, survey shows
Employers in the US are cutting back on maternity and paternity leave, despite evidence it can support gender equality, mental health and the economy.
Nature and Biodiversity
What's the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) and why is it important for nature?
The United Nations’ COP15 meeting in December will aim to stop the destruction of the natural world’s ecosystems and biodiversity. Can it be done?
Climate Action
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre las emisiones de alcance 1, 2 y 3, y qué hacen las empresas para reducirlas?
Las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero de las empresas y organizaciones se dividen en Alcance 1, Alcance 2 y Alcance 3. De ellas, el alcance 3 es el más difícil de medir y abordar.
Climate Action
You've probably heard of Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, but what are Scope 4 emissions?
Greenhouse gas emissions for businesses and organizations are split into Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions. There is also now a voluntary Scope 4.
Food and Water
气候正在影响我们的蔬菜和水果
今年的高温天气和干旱导致农田里的水果和蔬菜作物形状怪异；消费者和零售商需要接受这些看似古怪的农产品，不要盲目拒绝，加剧全球食物浪费问题；一项研究估计，40%的食物最终都会被浪费，而与此同时地球上有数亿人面临饥饿问题；食物浪费也是温室气体排放的一个主要来源。
Geographies in Depth
EU countries are encouraging voluntary gas cuts - here's why and what to expect next
Germany has activated the second level of its three-stage emergency gas plan. The third stage could see energy supplies to industry limited, Reuters reports.
Geographies in Depth
These 4 crops hold the potential to help restore African landscapes and livelihoods
Farmers in the Sahel region of Africa are growing four crops with the potential to transform lives and restore nature, according to a study.
Emerging Technologies
Los videojuegos están en auge y se espera que la industria siga creciendo. Este gráfico tiene todo lo que necesitas saber
Millones de personas recurren a los videojuegos durante los confinamientos, y se espera que el crecimiento del mercado cree una industria mundial valorada en 321 000 millones de dólares p...
Nature and Biodiversity
Many trees are losing their leaves - what is 'false autumn'?
False autumn, where trees go into survival mode and shed their leaves early, shows how climate change is damaging nature, say wildlife experts.