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Human bird flu vaccines under development, plus the other health stories you need to know about
Top health stories: Human bird flu vaccines under development; Tanzania confirms presence of Marburg virus; a Mediterranean diet could "cut dementia risk by almost a quarter".
Shyam Bishen
March 29, 2023
Malnutrition in women and girls has soared 25% in crisis-hit countries
The gender gap in food insecurity is growing as current crises impact existing inequalities. A quarter of mothers in the worst affected areas have poor nutrition – and it’s affecting their children too.
Charlotte Edmond
March 29, 2023
Latin America has become a leading exporter of these 2 hugely popular products
Together, Ecuador and Colombia export more roses than the Netherlands, while Mexico is smashing all records for shipping avocados to the rest of the world.
Mario Canales
March 29, 2023
Plastic fibres are stunting growth in mussels by more than a third - here's why that matters
Researchers found that prolonged exposure to polyester microfibres led to smaller mussels which could affect the wider ecosystem, reports The Conversation.
Chris Walkinshaw
March 29, 2023
Britain's wild woods are under threat. What can be done to protect them?
The UK's ancient woodland is the best at storing carbon. But only 7% is in a state of ecological health, reports The Conversation. Here's what needs to happen.
Mary Gagen
March 29, 2023
Understanding the impact of COVID-19 supply disruptions on exporters in global value chains
COVID-19 triggered a debate on whether supply value chain trade is primarily a source of vulnerability or resilience. Here's the latest research.
Laura Lebastard, Marco Matani and Roberta Serafini
March 29, 2023
This new tool will help reinforce trust in central banks, says the IMF
To maintain public trust in the face of economic and financial turbulence, monetary authorities must focus on transparency and accountability, says the IMF.
Tobias Adrian, Jihad Alwazir, Ashraf Khan and Dmytro Solohub
March 29, 2023
Ocean currents drive climate patterns - so what happens when they speed up?
Researchers believe climate change is speeding up global ocean currents. Here, Green Matters explains how this works - and what it means for our planet.
Eva Hagan
March 29, 2023
Fossil fuels 101: Everything you need to know
Fossil fuels still make up more than 80% of the world’s energy mix. What exactly are they, how are they made, and why do they emit so much carbon dioxide?
Olivia Rosane
March 29, 2023
Carbon finance can support sustainable farming in Africa - here's how
Carbon finance could ensure the production of agriculture can be done in a low-carbon and sustainable way in Eastern and Southern Africa, says the World Bank.
Ayat Soliman
March 29, 2023
What you need to know about international trade this month
Top international trade stories: US and EU to discuss green tech minerals; South Korea and Japan end trade dispute; Ukraine Black Sea grain deal extended.
Candice White
March 28, 2023
How innovative manufacturing solutions can help fix global supply chains
Global supply chains have been disrupted by multiple crises and the system is now not fit for purpose. Could technological breakthroughs in manufacturing be the answer?
Theo Saville
March 28, 2023
How tracking changes in the cost of capital can accelerate investment in low-carbon energy
A report tracking changes in the cost of capital over two decades highlights the need to accelerate investment in low-carbon energy to meet climate goals.
Gireesh Shrimali
March 28, 2023
How digital twins can help the hydrogen economy deliver net zero
Digital twins could help enable the production of more green hydrogen and they could also increase blue hydrogen production to meet the increasing demand.
Thomas Leurent
March 28, 2023