Environment
Why 2017 is already a record-breaking year for hurricanes
This year’s hurricane season is set to become the most destructive for at least a decade with many records already broken.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
System Initiative
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
System Initiative
Regional Agenda
Future of Energy
The next energy revolution is already here
Cheap solar power will change our world as thoroughly as coal and oil once did.
International Security
Will the US unleash a cyber attack on North Korea, and what would this look like?
With rising international tensions over North Korea’s nuclear ambitions, a decision will soon be made on whether a strategic cyber attack will be used against the rogue nation.
Gender Parity
In India, women are using their phones to tackle inequality
In New Delhi slums, a charity is training women paralegals to represent residents being denied their benefits, helping them file grievances with the government through text messages.
Japan
Driverless buses are helping elderly Japanese get around
A new trial has begun in Japan helping rural elderly residents get around - using driverless buses.
Finance
London is still the world's most powerful financial center
London remains the globe's financial centre, extending its lead over New York despite Britain's looming exit from the European Union.
International Security
What does the new US policy on Afghanistan mean for India and Pakistan?
The new US policy could be ineffective and unsustainable if it fails to address some inherent contradictions, particularly regarding relations with the Taliban.
Economy
Venezuela was once twelve times richer than China. What happened?
Jeff Desjardins looks at the rise and fall of Venezuela's oil dependent economy.
Energy
Renewable energy has hit a major milestone in the UK
The latest offshore wind energy subsidy auction in the UK shows that offshore wind power generation is cheaper than new nuclear power for the very first time.
Nuclear Security
What 'sniffer planes' tell us about North Korea's nuclear test
Sniffer planes fly through fly through clouds of radioactive debris to collect air samples and catch dust and detect possible nuclear explosions.
Economy
Two signs the US economy really is getting better
Falling use of food stamps and increased spending on entertainment are two signs of a recovery in the US economy.
Human implications of digital media
Digital literacy and cardboard computers: the view from Tanzania
On International Literacy Day, we hear from an online learning platform outside Arusha, where people from all walks of life are coming to claim an education.
Environment
This is London's first packaging free shop
Ingrid Caldironi has opened a packaging free shop in London to tackle waste and promote an eco-friendly lifestyle.
Information Technology
This Parisian coding school is free. Oh, and it has no teacher
École 42 is a free coding school in Paris that has no teachers and leaves students to organise themselves.
Africa
Africa is the new frontier for commercial drones
Africa is now the world’s testing ground for commercial drones.