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Nontuthuzelo Nikiwe: Deploying curiosity and optimism to fight climate change
For this South Africa-based Global Shaper, her curiosity is a key tool in her work fighting climate change — but, if she's not careful, that same curiosity could lead her to burnout.
Chris Hamill-Stewart
June 8, 2023
João Pedro Rocha: The bridge builder with an eye for local climate solutions
This Rio di Janeiro native has long known that he wanted to pursue climate issues. For him, climate solutions must build upon, not forsake, culture and history.
Chris Hamill-Stewart
June 8, 2023
Mohit Rauniyar: Educating the community to fight climate change
Most comfortable being called an educator, this Global Shaper is using the skills he learned running an education NGO to aid climate change education in Nepal.
Chris Hamill-Stewart
June 8, 2023
Arctic Ocean could become ice-free by 2030. Why it matters?
Scientists warn that the Arctic Ocean could be ice-free in summer by the 2030s. The loss of sea ice would have global and dangerous consequences.
Jonathan Bamber
June 8, 2023
Air pollution monitors may be a goldmine for biodiversity data. Here's how
A new study finds that air-quality-monitoring systems potentially capture and store environmental DNA, or eDNA, which can help track biodiversity loss.
Orla Dwyer
June 8, 2023
Accessory dwelling units: a zoning solution to the US housing crisis
ADUs can help with the housing crisis by increasing the supply of affordable housing, improving neighborhoods, and being a sustainable form of housing.
Jeff Kruth and Murali Paranandi
June 8, 2023
World Food Safety Day: Let's work together to prevent foodborne illnesses
World Food Safety Day: WHO and FAO are urging policymakers, food businesses, educational institutions, and workplaces to take action to improve food safety.
United Nations
June 8, 2023
Indigenous land rights play a vital role in protecting the Amazon rainforest. Here's how
A new study found that Indigenous communities with land rights in the Brazilian Amazon are key to curbing deforestation and restoring degraded lands.
Roxanne Hoorn
June 8, 2023
'Self-restraint and regulation' - how the tech companies transforming the world view responsible AI
Two companies involved in the AI revolution, the software giant Microsoft and start-up Hugging Face, share their approaches to making AI safe and ethical.
Robin Pomeroy and Simon Torkington
June 8, 2023
Protecting large ocean areas helps biodiversity — and doesn’t harm fisheries, study finds
A new study on the largest fully protected marine area in North America has shown how preserving biodiversity in oceans does not negatively impact fishing.
Octavio Aburto
June 8, 2023
World Ocean Day: Young Global Leaders outline what we need to do to protect the high seas
On this year's World Ocean Day, Young Global Leaders outline how we can better protect our seas – for the benefit for the planet and those who rely on it.
James Forsyth
June 7, 2023
How nutrient-rich seafood could help feed millions - without overfishing
Efforts are underway to encourage governments to end overfishing while ensuring people benefit from seafood's health benefits.
Rupert Howes
June 7, 2023
Preserving forests means business thinking beyond its own value chain
The current incentives structure is failing to protect the world's forests, which are crucial to climate mitigation. Companies must start investing in the bigger picture
Luiz Fernando do Amaral and Giulia Carbone
June 7, 2023
New meningitis vaccine brings hope, plus the other health stories you need to know about
Top health news from the past fortnight: new meningitis vaccine brings hope; New Zealand unveils curbs on vaping; new hope in cancer detection and diagnosis.
Shyam Bishen
June 7, 2023