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How could a more diverse Gen Z affect the 2020 election?
16 million more Gen Zs are eligible to vote in the 2020 election. Gen Zs have the highest number of Hispanic and Black individuals than any other voters demographic.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Regional Agenda
Climate Change
We need a Marshall Plan to tackle the environment: HRH Prince of Wales
In a session at the Sustainable Development Impact Summit, HRH Prince of Wales shared six levers of a Marshall-like plan to help save the planet.
United States
The climate loop: 6 ways global warming is fuelling US fires
Forest fires have been increasing dramatically, as global warming is leading to longer, harsher droughts and more extreme weather events.
Future of Energy
SDI 2020: This company is powering India’s green revolution
In an interview for the Great Reset podcast, ReNew Power’s Chief Sustainability Officer explains how to expand renewable energy in India.
United States
This is how Americans are spending the time they saved on the commute
A report published in VoxEU shows that American commuters save around 54 minutes a day by not traveling to work. This saved time is used for childcare and leisure.
United States
This 3D map shows the U.S. cities with the highest economic output
The United States can boast the world's largest economy, committing over $21 trillion dollars and a quarter of the world's GDP. This 3D map shows the country's largest economic output.
COVID-19
This is the impact home-schooling is having on parents
COVID-19 forced millions of parents to educate their children at home. Two out of every five parents met the criteria for major depression and criteria for moderate/ severe anxiety.
Africa
The journey to a peaceful, prosperous and integrated Africa, according to Ethiopia's PM
Africa’s ability to become a strong and independent economic force hinges on its own internal cohesion and economic integration, utilizing free trade and investment, writes Ethiopian Prim...
Brazil
This Brazilian company can turn your trash into musical instruments
Brazil is the fourth biggest producer of plastic in the world. Mismanagement of waste globally means microplastics have now been found in drinking water.
Plastics and the Environment
Why the President of Colombia believes it’s time to reduce, reuse, and recycle
Colombia is taking steps to reduce its CO2 emissions by transitioning to renewables including wind and solar, which have increased six-fold since 2018, says President Ivan Duque.
Future of Energy
Transforming homes into power stations - how Sweden is disrupting energy production
Smart grids are switching Swedish homes from energy consumers to power-making ‘prosumers.’ Local ‘district heating’ plants use excess heat to warm the majority of Swedish homes.
Japan
What a new Prime Minister will mean for the future of Japan
Japan has bid farewell to Shinzo Abe, after serving 8 years as Prime Minister. Yoshihide Suga is ready to replace him, but as Akira Kawamoto writes, it won't be easy.
Middle East and North Africa
How COVID-19 could spearhead a resilient and sustainable sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa has the youngest population, highlighting the economic opportunity, but also the urgency to build toward a more sustainable and resilient future.
Africa
Africa's digital platforms boomed during the pandemic - and could be here to stay
Digital services have proved invaluable during the pandemic in Africa, helping to provide social assistance where needed.
COVID-19
'Flights to nowhere' are the latest travel craze amid COVID restrictions
Qantas Airways Ltd has joined Asian airlines offering a 'flight to nowhere' - giving passengers the chance to enjoy the airline experience.