Geo-economics
The world is at a point of significant economic danger, say experts
As per the Chief Economists Outlook September 2022, world's economy has “darkened". Inflation is on the rise and a global recession is “somewhat likely” in 2023.
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Global Health
Scientists have uncovered how air pollution causes lung cancer
Scientists in the UK say they have found a link between air pollution and lung cancer cases. It’s hoped their work could help in the fight against the disease.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
These two start-ups are making farming more sustainable. Here’s how
Food production currently makes up a quarter of global CO2 emissions. Two start-ups in India and Ghana are among those working to make farming more sustainable.
Climate Change
Tokyo wants to build a future-proof city. Here’s how
Tokyo plans to build a sustainable mini city in its bay area. It’s hoped the high-tech project will provide a blueprint of what cities of the future should look like.
Sustainable Development
How much progress is being made on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals?
While some progress has been made, the UN warns that multiple global crises are severely undermining the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Climate Change
すべての科目に気候変動を。学校教育が次世代の若者にできること
世界中の人々が、気候変動の影響を日々目の当たりにし、実感しています。夏の猛暑、洪水、暴風雨の被害はますます常態化しており、手遅れになる前に足並みをそろえてグローバルな行動をとらなければ、将来の世代が事態の収拾に追われることになります。 学校カリキュラムに気候変動に関する科目を取り入れることで、若者が、地球温暖化に対してより実践的に、そして、心理的にも適切に対処できるよう...
Ageing and Longevity
新研究显示，做家务可以降低患痴呆症的风险
一项新研究显示，经常锻炼，包括做家务，可以降低患痴呆症的风险；该研究称，与家人和朋友互动等精神刺激也能抵御认知能力的下降；世界卫生组织称，全世界有5500万人患有痴呆症，这已成为第七大死亡原因。
Future of Media, Entertainment and Sport
Most people get their news online - but many are switching off altogether. Here’s why
72% of internet users in the European Union now get their news online. But a new survey finds that interest in news has fallen sharply around the world.
Mental Health
Doing housework could cut your risk of developing dementia, according to a new study
New research says frequent exercise, including doing housework, lowers the risk of developing dementia, which is the seventh leading cause of death worldwide.
Financial and Monetary Systems
最低賃金が最も高いOECD加盟国は?
最低賃金制度は世界のほとんどの国で設定されていますが、制度が順守または実行されないケースは稀ではありません。最低賃金の未適用や雇用主の不履行によって、世界では最低賃金以下で働いている労働者が2億6,600万人いると推定されています。また、人間の基本的欲求を満たすことができないという点で、最低賃金は真の生活賃金を反映していないと専門家は述べています。
Financial and Monetary Systems
经合组织中，哪个国家的最低工资标准比较高？
最低工资标准指雇主在合法范围内能够支付给员工的最低薪酬。大多数国家都有类似的规定，来防止劳动者遭受剥削，同时也作为扶持低收入家庭的一种手段。
Financial and Monetary Systems
¿Qué países tienen los salarios mínimos más altos de la OCDE?
Aunque Luxemburgo, Australia, Nueva Zelanda, el Reino Unido y Alemania se encuentran entre los países con los salarios mínimos más altos, un salario mínimo no siempre refleja un verdadero...
United States
Half of US teens use the internet ‘almost constantly’. But where are they spending their time online?
Half of US teenagers aged 13-17 are online nearly all the time, a Pew Research Center survey shows. They spend most of that time on social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.
Energy
These regions produce a lot of carbon emissions - here’s what they plan to do about it
Renewable energy comprised 67% of new electricity generating capacity in the US in 2022. China and the EU are also investing heavily in solar and wind power.
Climate Change
Should schools teach climate change studies? These countries think so
The UN is calling for climate education to become compulsory in schools from 2025 to help tackle climate change. Which countries are making the grade?