Top environment news: US Senate passes $430 billion bill to fight climate change; France faces worst drought on record; India approves new emissions goals.
Kate Whiting
August 8, 2022
Facing social unrest, economic crises, a food crisis and political conflicts, many African countries are at risk of debt distress and need finance support.
Caroline Kende-Robb
August 8, 2022
In the face of a worldwide energy crisis, technology companies want to use excess heat from data centres to heat your home.
Stephen Hall
August 8, 2022
The climate benefits from restoring coastal habitats are far from certain, and the scale at which they mitigate emissions could have been oversold, argue two researchers.
Phil Williamson and Jean-Pierre Gattuso
August 8, 2022
Despite having many health benefits, Nordic walking's popularity remains limited. Here's 7 reasons why it is better for us than walking without poles.
Lindsay Bottoms
August 8, 2022
Birmingham has had a huge funding injection and lots of new infrastructure as it hosts the Commonwealth Games. The city has a history of transformation.
John Bryson
August 8, 2022
Denmark tops a “digital quality of life” index ranking 110 nations. The index considers internet connection quality, internet affordability and e-security
Katharina Buchholz
August 8, 2022
Researchers found that adding a proteostasis regulator to muscle cells boosted their protein output, turning them into better protein factories.
Daniel N. Hebert and Lila Gierasch
August 8, 2022
Changes in jet streams above the Earth – linked to warming in the Arctic – are intensifying heatwaves around the world, scientists say.
Victoria Masterson
August 8, 2022
Top COVID-19 news stories: New restrictions across China; North Korea says all fever patients have recovered; New Zealand hopes latest wave has peaked.
Joe Myers
August 8, 2022
We lose two years off of the average life expectancy across the world due to particulate pollution. So, now is the opportune time to invest in air quality.
Christa Hasenkopf
August 8, 2022
Progress is needed to secure economic equality for women in the MENA region. Increasing female representation in leadership roles can improve global competitiveness.
Maroun Kairouz and Kelsey Goodman
August 5, 2022
Artificial intelligence is powering impressive advances in many industries, so ensuring that AI systems are deployed responsibly is an urgent challenge.
Ashley Casovan and Var Shankar
August 5, 2022
A training scheme and app is enabling women in rural India to access digital payments – offering them greater economic opportunities and the tools to build a resilient business.
Reema Nanavaty and Ruth Goodwin-Groen
August 5, 2022