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We've exceeded the Earth's safe boundaries. So what are they - and what's next?
More than 50 world-leading researchers assessed the health of the planet against multiple thresholds including biodiversity and fresh water - with alarming results.
Steven J Lade, Ben Stewart-Koster, Stuart Bunn, Syezlin Hasan and Xuemei Bai
June 5, 2023
Beyond recycling: how to solve the plastic waste crisis
Every year, humans produce over 300 million tons of plastic waste, and only a small fraction of this is recycled. The rest ends up in landfills and oceans.
Cressida Bowyer, Keiron Roberts and Stephanie Northen
June 5, 2023
Plastic pollution and climate change: 3 leaders chart the path forward
The perspectives in this article, ranging from business to youth activism, highlight the role of the informal waste sector in addressing plastic pollution.
Eleni Kemene
June 5, 2023
The world can transition to carbon-free power systems. Here's how
With 76% of electricity still coming from polluting coal, gas and other fossil fuels, a carbon-free future will take these four major transformations.
Stephen Naimoli, Brynne Wilcox, Claire Fyson and Jason Collis
June 5, 2023
Cybersecurity and AI: The challenges and opportunities
Artificial Intelligence can be a powerful tool to combat cyber threats — or a dangerous cybersecurity risk. We must harness AI responsibly and securely.
Lindiwe Matlali
June 5, 2023
Global carbon-pricing revenues reach record high - plus other top stories about global energy
Top energy news: Global carbon-pricing revenues reach a record high of $95 billion; Annual renewable-energy capacity to increase by a third; Russia's natural gas exports to the EU fell nearly 15%.
Roberto Bocca
June 5, 2023
Here's how industrial energy efficiency can boost Bangladesh's economy
In a volatile international energy landscape, Bangladeshi industry must become more energy-efficient – and the start of mandatory energy auditing will help
Shafiqul Alam
June 5, 2023
See how Japan’s space industry is gaining momentum
Japan’s space industry is worth around JPY1.2 trillion and the Japanese government wants to double that to JPY2.4 trillion by the early 2030s.
Naoko Kutty and Naoko Tochibayashi
June 5, 2023
Fostering climate optimism in the face of overwhelmingly negative outlooks
To foster climate optimism, we must take responsibility for our role in climate change on an individual, community, organizational and regional level.
Anurit Kanti
June 5, 2023
In a polycrisis, how can businesses build the resilience to thrive?
A new survey by PwC shows resilience is a top strategic priority for business leaders - not because of fear or regulatory compliance, but as a competitive advantage.
Andrea Willige
June 5, 2023
Why ethical AI requires a future-ready and inclusive education system
Research shows that marginalised groups are susceptible to job loss or displacement due to automation. Here's how AI education and upskilling can help.
Hannah Rosenfeld, Danni Yu and Abhishek Gupta
June 5, 2023
Where public spaces and informal sports collide: skateboarding towards social integration policy
As we embrace the fluidity of informal sports, national and local governments must design systems and spaces that are responsive to lifestyle changes.
Kathy Liu
June 5, 2023
Accelerating reuse models to achieve a world free of plastic waste
By promoting reusable packaging, the World Economic Forum is helping reduce plastic waste.
June 5, 2023
Foreign direct investment in the era of new industrial revolution
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is changing how companies organize production, which poses challenges and opportunities for foreign direct investment.
Necmettin Kaymaz and Aytug Goksu
June 2, 2023