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World TB Day: Tuberculosis is on the rise globally – here's how we can end it for good
The World Economic Forum is supporting the WHO and partners to accelerate vaccine development for Tuberculosis (TB), collaborate on new treatments and end workplace TB.
Shyam Bishen
March 23, 2023
Climate change: 5 charts from the IPCC report that show why every increment of warming matters
The new IPCC report makes it clear that the effects of climate change are already being felt – and are kicking in with every increment of temperature rise. Here are five charts that showcase the consequences of not making widespread, deep and rapid emissions cuts.
Charlotte Edmond
March 23, 2023
H5N1 bird flu: What you need to know about the latest outbreak
Very few humans have been infected with bird flu, but with high levels of the problematic strain, H5N1, in circulation, the chances of the virus mutating are increased.
Charlotte Edmond
March 23, 2023
Three steps towards building the climate tech talent pool
Building the climate tech talent pool involves a three-step strategy involving sourcing talent, upskilling, creating standards and professionalization.
Jamil Wyne and Abrar Chaudhury
March 23, 2023
The US launches National Cybersecurity Strategy and other cybersecurity news to know this month
Top cybersecurity news: Biden announces US national cybersecurity strategy; Countries ban TikTok on government devices amid cybersecurity concerns; and more.
Akshay Joshi
March 22, 2023
The International Booker prize longlist is out. Where are the authors from?
The International Booker Prize longlist 2023 features books from 12 countries including Ukraine, India and South Korea, and translations from 11 languages.
Ian Shine
March 22, 2023
Our relationship with water is political, says this climate scientist
Better water management requires rethinking who can exercise power over water and the landscape - and realizing the costs are borne disproportionately by the powerless.
Charlotte Edmond
March 22, 2023
How flexible transport helped save lives and provide support in Ukraine
Uber's ride-sharing technology helped get doctors to hospitals, people across the border and cultural artefacts to safety after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Shin-pei Tsay and Abhinav Bahl
March 22, 2023
Why data is key to protecting kids online and ensuring the digital future we deserve
The key question is how to balance the trade-offs between efforts to detect/act on harmful content and protect privacy when there's a conflict. Data can help.
Minos Bantourakis and Marija Manojlovic
March 22, 2023
Why we need to care about responsible AI in the age of the algorithm
The transformative benefits of the artificial intelligence are matched by risks and businesses need responsible AI to stay competitive and avoid liability.
Ayesha Gulley
March 22, 2023
5 ways the world can reduce emissions from global transport systems
Here are 5 major shifts that, if achieved together, could drastically reduce emissions and spark the necessary change for the planet, says WRI initiative.
Stephen Naimoli and Brynne Wilcox
March 22, 2023
Q&A: How the EU wants to race to net-zero with ‘Green Deal Industrial Plan’
In this Q&A, Carbon Brief examines all of the proposals that make up the European Commission's Green Deal Industrial Plan.
Daisy Dunne and Josh Gabbatiss
March 22, 2023
Global freshwater demand will exceed supply 40% by 2030, experts warn
We are facing an unprecedented water crisis, says the UN. A new report details the urgent actions we must take to avert disaster, reports EcoWatch.
Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
March 22, 2023
Machine learning can tackle plastic pollution - here's how
Compostable plastics can contaminate conventional plastic waste when recycling. But now scientists have developed a machine learning solution, says Frontiers.
Deborah Pirchner
March 22, 2023