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Seawater electrolysis: a hydrogen revolution or technological dud? Here are the numbers
Seawater electrolysis: It's either hailed as a wonder solution to create hydrogen — the fuel of the future — or a futile waste of time. Here's the maths.
Bart Kolodziejczyk
September 29, 2023
Costing the earth: What will it take to make the green transition work?
Facilitating the green transition to achieve net zero by 2050 requires more investment than is currently provided, but is not impossible. We must act now.
Christian Keller and Maggie O'Neal
September 29, 2023
This new desalination system is inspired by the ocean and powered by the sun
New MIT desalination system could produce freshwater at half the cost of existing methods, making it more accessible to people in arid and semi-arid regions.
Jennifer Chu
September 29, 2023
What is the G77 and why does it matter?
The G77 is the largest intergovernmental organization of developing countries in the United Nations. Here’s what you need to know about the G77 and why it matters.
Kate Whiting
September 29, 2023
How can fossil fuel workers be supported in transitioning to green jobs?
Fossil fuel workers have the skills to succeed in green jobs, but location mismatch and lack of training are major barriers. Policymakers should consider these challenges when designing green energy policies to ensure a just transition.
Morgan R. Frank and Junghyun Lim
September 29, 2023
How can workers transition to green jobs?
Demand for green jobs will outpace skilled workers, with projections showing that by 2026, there will be a shortage of green workers. Here's how.
Clarisa Diaz and Michelle Cheng
September 29, 2023
This is the state of digitalization in Europe in 2023 – Eurostat report
As the EU aims to embrace a digital transformation, Eurostat's Digitalisation in Europe report gives insights into how this journey is progressing, or not.
Johnny Wood
September 29, 2023
Top economy stories: US business activity stalls in September; German GDP forecast to contract; Singapore's new funding to help with cost-of-living crisis
Joe Myers
September 29, 2023
Digital safety: how a multi-faceted approach can help tackle real-world harm
The severity and volume of harmful content is increasing at an alarming rate. Addressing these issues requires a multi-facted approach across industry.
Akash Pugalia and Farah Lalani
September 29, 2023
The Ocean Can Play a Bigger Role in Fighting Climate Change than Previously Thought
Ocean-based climate solutions can deliver up to 35% of the annual emissions reductions needed by 2050 to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Katie Wood and Oliver Ashford
September 29, 2023
This is how Lego braille bricks are helping vision-impaired children to read, learn and play
1 billion people have preventable vision impairment. Now Lego is selling bricks coded with braille to help vision-impaired children read and learn.
Emma Charlton
September 28, 2023
There is no ‘one Africa’: How the continent can turn diversity into growth and opportunity
Africa's growth has slowed, but leveraging each nation's diverse capabilities and strengths can lead to greater sustainability and prosperity for everyone.
Mayowa Kuyoro and Olivia White
September 28, 2023
What happened at Climate Week and why it matters for financiers
Climate Week reiterated that the world is lagging on the net-zero transition – and wider access to climate finance is needed to help close the gap.
Manuela Stefania Fulga and Eneida Licaj
September 28, 2023
How technology can make the climate crisis accessible, undeniable and actionable
Discover how emerging technologies, such as AI and VR can serve as powerful tools that help us realize the challenges we face in the climate crisis.
Rebecca Ivey
September 28, 2023