Africa
This school-in-a-bag helps educate the most remote areas
The Solar Media Bag has been trialled in Uganda, Ethiopia and Mozambique. School teachers in rural areas can use it to turn any space into a classroom.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Regional Agenda
Future of Energy
This chart shows where America got its energy from in 2020
79% of America's energy consumption still originates from fossil fuels; however, the statistics shown demonstrate a shift towards more renewable sources.
Climate Change
Heatwave and wildfires 'impossible' without human-caused climate change
A study by the World Weather Attribution coalition concluded the heatwave in the US and Canada would have been 150 times rarer without global warming.
European Union
What you need to know about the European Green Deal - and what comes next
The deal aims to cut carbon emissions, achieve economic growth not tied to resource use and ensure inclusivity. The "Fit for 55" package will add policies.
India
India's cycling boom: Good for the air, the planet and the people
India has undergone a nationwide effort to promote green transport, reducing traffic jams and improving air quality, with cycling at the heart of efforts.
United States
A 14-year-old has become the first African-American winner of a famous US spelling bee
14-year-old Zaila Avant-garde has become the first African American to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee. She won by correctly spelling 'Murraya'.
India
COVID-19: What pregnant women in India need to know before getting their vaccine
The Indian government has brought out guidelines for vaccinating pregnant women, including educating them about vaccine risks and the risks of infection.
Education and Skills
Asian universities are on the rise. This is what it means for the rest of the world
Asia has increased its representation in the Times Higher Education's World University Rankings from just over a quarter of all ranked universities in 2016 to almost a third today.
Decarbonizing Energy
This project is decarbonizing the UK area with the highest industrial CO2 emissions
The UK government, private finance and energy and industrial businesses are working together on a new model for decarbonization in the mid-21st century
Latin America
Latin America could become a world leader in non-commercial open science
Fernanda Beigel from the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo makes the case that Latin America has the optimal conditions to create open science infrastructure.
Cities and Urbanization
How Amsterdam's youth - or Alpha generation - is reimagining the city's future
With a self-identified mission to save the planet, the ideas and aspirations of Generation Alpha are crucial in shaping sustainable cities – and should be consulted now.
India
COVID-19: This is how we can rebuild creative livelihoods in a changed world
The COVID-19 outbreak in India is pushing those who were surviving precariously to breaking point. Artisans face livelihood breakdown unless we act now.
COVID-19
IMF: 7 steps to speed up the COVID-19 vaccine effort in sub-Saharan Africa
The growth of COVID-19 cases in sub-Saharan Africa is the fastest in the world, with a trajectory that is outpacing the record set in the second wave.
Air Pollution
These are Europe’s air pollution hotspots
Pollutants reduce life expectancy as well as people’s perception of wellbeing. New figures show how exposure varies across the EU.
United States
40 weeks and counting: This chart shows the severity of the U.S. drought
Currently 61% of the continental US is facing droughts of varying severity, this high coverage of area under droughts has been ongoing for around 40 weeks.