Is climate denialism dead?
Simply denying that there’s a solvable problem has become increasingly untenable as global climate change-related catastrophes accumulate.
John Letzing
August 15, 2022
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Men make 48% more than women in the gig economy
Women working in the gig economy are paid far less than men for similar work, according to a US study.
Simon Read
August 15, 2022
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this week
Top stories: COVID-19 restrictions continue across China; Face mask rules return in Delhi; Long COVID risk in children, even if virus didn't make them ill.
Joe Myers
August 15, 2022
France's 'monster blaze' and other environment stories you need to read this week
Top environment stories: Firefighters control 'monster blaze' in France; European space chief warns about climate risks; wildfires put carbon offsets in doubt.
Kate Whiting
August 15, 2022
The office of the future: A whole new (floor) plan
McKinsey talent leaders Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger speak with senior expert Phil Kirschner about the office space of the future.
Bryan Hancock, Phil Kirschner and Bill Schaninger
August 15, 2022
Which cities in the world are the most bicycle-friendly?
The Global Bicycle Cities Index 2022 analyzed 90 cities to determine the world's most bicycle-friendly cities, with the Dutch city of Utrecht in first place.
Anna Fleck
August 15, 2022
The Arctic is warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the world. How concerned should we be?
The Arctic has warmed four times faster than the rest of the world in the past 43 years, a new study shows. It is now 3°C warmer on average than in 1980.
Jonathan Bamber
August 15, 2022
Which European capitals have the most green spaces?
Green spaces in cities provides space for community, wildlife and are vital in the fight against global warming - here are the greenest cities in Europe.
Anna Fleck
August 15, 2022
See it my way: Top tips for persuading others
Influencing people to make a certain decision can be a challenging task, even for experienced leaders, writes a Wharton professor. Here are his top tips.
G. Richard Shell
August 15, 2022
The UK is turning back to cash as prices soar
The Post Office has seen a record level of cash withdrawals, rising by almost 8% month-on-month, as people are opting to use cash to manage their budgets.
Farouq Suleiman
August 15, 2022
How sustainable are the contents of your shopping cart? A new database has answers
A new study has estimated the environmental impact of 57,000 grocery store items in a new database, as researchers pave the way for eco labels on food.
Amanda Shendruk
August 15, 2022
This climate action tracker shows what we’re doing right - and wrong - on the road to net-zero emissions
Electric vehicles are on a roll, steel is ‘code red’ - a new tracking tool shows where the gaps are as the world tries to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Victoria Masterson
August 15, 2022
Do data regulations properly protect consumers?
75% of all people will be covered by data privacy regulations by 2024, enterprises must ensure that they have dedicated privacy practices in place for this.
Michael Hughes
August 15, 2022
More children are having to migrate because of climate change: Here are 9 principles the UN proposes for protecting them
Millions of children have been forced to migrate by climate change. The UN now has a set of 9 principles to help protect children displaced in this way.
Stephen Hall
August 15, 2022