Agenda articles

Our relationship with water is political, says this climate scientist

Better water management requires rethinking who can exercise power over water and the landscape - and realizing the costs are borne disproportionately by the powerless.

How flexible transport helped save lives and provide support in Ukraine

Uber's ride-sharing technology helped get doctors to hospitals, people across the border and cultural artefacts to safety after Russia invaded Ukraine.

Why data is key to protecting kids online and ensuring the digital future we deserve

The key question is how to balance the trade-offs between efforts to detect/act on harmful content and protect privacy when there's a conflict. Data can help.

Why we need to care about responsible AI in the age of the algorithm

The transformative benefits of the artificial intelligence are matched by risks and businesses need responsible AI to stay competitive and avoid liability.

Q&A: How the EU wants to race to net-zero with ‘Green Deal Industrial Plan’

In this Q&A, Carbon Brief examines all of the proposals that make up the European Commission's Green Deal Industrial Plan.

5 ways the world can reduce emissions from global transport systems

Here are 5 major shifts that, if achieved together, could drastically reduce emissions and spark the necessary change for the planet, says WRI initiative.

Global freshwater demand will exceed supply 40% by 2030, experts warn

We are facing an unprecedented water crisis, says the UN. A new report details the urgent actions we must take to avert disaster, reports EcoWatch.

Machine learning can tackle plastic pollution - here's how

Compostable plastics can contaminate conventional plastic waste when recycling. But now scientists have developed a machine learning solution, says Frontiers.

Charted: Where people are working beyond 65

Japan and South Korea are the countries where people over 65 make up the biggest share of the labour force. Far fewer people in Europe work beyond 65.

Building a connected Africa: The path to a single digital market and a prosperous future

The African Union aims to build a secured single digital market for the continent by 2030. Removing broadband coverage gaps will allow businesses to grow.

How cities can encourage EV adoption

Although electric vehicle (EV) sales are at an all-time high, EVs are still in the minority on the roads. Discover how cities can boost EV adoption rates.

This is what needs to happen at the UN Water Conference, according to experts

The first UN conference on water for 46 years is about to start. This is what experts, innovators, policy makers and business leaders hope it can achieve.