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Diving into water restoration? What it takes to prime a project
A number of corporations have vowed to replenish the water consumed by their operations in water-stressed regions. Here's what that means and why it matters.
Heather Clancy
March 31, 2023
Here's how sea level rise is threatening even the most prepared countries
The Netherlands has been going to great lengths to protect itself from the impacts of climate change, but most countries need to do much more, experts say.
Elizabeth Claire Alberts
March 31, 2023
This is the role the services sector can play in transforming economies
New evidence suggests that productivity growth has underpinned the expansion of the services sector in developing economies, such as India, experts say.
Gaurav Nayyar, Dana Vorisek and Shu Yu
March 31, 2023
This EU law will require all new cars sold to have zero CO2 emissions from 2035
European Union countries have given final approval to a landmark law to end sales of new CO2-emitting cars in 2035, Reuters reports.
Kate Abnett
March 31, 2023
More than half of Australia's shallow reef species in decline as oceans warm
The climate crisis has caused 57% of the species that live in Australia’s shallow reefs to decline in numbers over the past decade, EcoWatch reports.
Olivia Rosane
March 31, 2023
3 ways executives can strengthen company culture in a hybrid workplace
A CEO of a hybrid-first company shares three insights from his experience that may help other leaders and organizations navigate their global cultures.
Mike Massaro
March 31, 2023
This energy efficient robot can crawl like a caterpillar
Scientists in North Carolina have created a bi-directional soft robot inspired by the movement of a caterpillar. Here's what it might be used for in future.
Matt Shipman
March 31, 2023
What are the most popular hobbies among retirees?
A new Statista survey reveals the most popular hobbies for retirees. Cooking and baking came out top in the US, while reading was the first choice in the UK.
Anna Fleck
March 31, 2023
AI leaders call for pause in systems training, plus other AI stories to read this month
Top stories: AI experts urge development pause; Generative AI could automate 300 million jobs, AI to assist medics with cancer screening checks.
Kay Firth-Butterfield
March 31, 2023
What are AT1 bonds and why do they matter?
The complicated world of banking is in the headlines again, with Additional Tier 1 bonds in focus. Here’s what they are and why they’re important.
Emma Charlton
March 31, 2023
Recycling increased by 152% at these London flats - here's how
Improved urban waste programmes, better infrastructure and raising awareness helped these London flats significantly increase their recycling rates.
Johnny Wood
March 30, 2023
4 ways to ensure the future of aquaculture is sustainable
The fast-growing aquaculture sector could supply sustainable and healthy food products to billions while improving livelihoods and empowering communities.
Karen Demavivas
March 30, 2023
How major sporting events are boosting Middle East economies
Successes such as F1 and the 2022 World Cup highlight how Middle East economies could diversify from oil and gas by becoming major sport destinations.
Aymen Almoayed
March 30, 2023
Top economy stories: Banking crisis sparks recession fears; World Bank warns of 'lost decade' in global growth; Generative AI could lift global GDP by 7%.
Ian Shine
March 30, 2023