The ‘crypto winter’ is here. But what is it and what does it mean for the wider economy?
Cryptocurrency prices have been crashing, leading to talk of a ‘crypto winter’. But what's causing the downturn?
Simon Read
June 29, 2022
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Women are more likely to live past 90 if they’re optimistic, according to a new study
A new Harvard study finds optimistic women live longer regardless of race or ethnicity, while other studies also point to the health benefits of positive thinking.
Victoria Masterson
June 29, 2022
7 habits to cut your risk of dementia: The latest health and wellbeing news
Top health and wellbeing news: Monkeypox not yet a global health emergency, says WHO; More cases of severe hepatitis reported in young children; Africa aims to boost vaccine self-sufficiency.
Joe Myers
June 29, 2022
What progress is the EU making on ending its reliance on Russian energy?
The EU says it will block two-thirds of Russian oil imports by sea by the end of 2022. It is scaling up alternative energy supplies, including renewables.
Stefan Ellerbeck
June 29, 2022
Microplastics in the food chain: How harmful are they?
Microplastics are increasingly turning up in our food chain, through a variety of sources. Studies are ongoing about the potential impact on human health.
Joe Myers
June 29, 2022
The roots of sustainability: 5 reasons why cities need trees
Tree cover in cities worldwide is still falling, despite the environmental, social, health and economic benefits ample urban vegetation provides
Shefali Rai and Abhilash Verma
June 29, 2022
How technology and entrepreneurship can quench our parched world
Desalination will help us tackle the water crisis - but it has a significant environmental impact. Here's how to chart a sustainable future for this tech.
Paddy Padmanathan
June 29, 2022
How unlocking 'hidden value' can help start-ups transition to a circular economy
Looking at processes from a different viewpoint and identifying the 'hidden value' of a business can help start-ups transition to the circular economy.
Tunç Karabayer
June 28, 2022
A sustainable path to lasting recovery for Small Island Developing States lies in the ocean and the building of a robust blue economy
Small Island Developing States like Fiji were battered by COVID-19. In a post-pandemic world, the ocean will provide them sustainable and resilient growth.
Shiri Krishna Gounder
June 28, 2022
Here’s how to mobilize finance for a just transition and net zero
Just transition and the centralization of positive people impacts, as well as sustainability, must be core to climate plans and finance is a major lever.
Nick Robins
June 28, 2022
Why workplace technologies must be beneficial to both employers and employees
Organizations need to ensure that the workplace technologies they adopt are implemented in a human-centred way benefitting both employer and employee, or risk diminishing workers' rights and well-being.
Shalin Jyotishi
June 28, 2022
Steps cyber-resilient businesses must take now
If practised consistently, cyber hygiene can make organizations cyber-resilient.
Vikram Rao
June 28, 2022
Why a just transition is crucial for transformative climate action
A complex series of system changes is required to deliver on climate and sustainability goals.
Camilla Roman
June 28, 2022
How has the Covid pandemic affected the Fintech Industry?
The Global Covid-19 Fintech Market Impact and Industry Resiliency Study will throw some light on the effect of Covid-19 on the global fintech industry.
Sakshi Bhatnagar
June 28, 2022