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These are the 15 finalists of Prince William's Earthshot Prize 2023
From sustainable cattle feed to recycling polycotton, these are the innovations hoping to win this year’s Earthshot Prize for climate crisis solutions.
Johnny Wood
September 28, 2023
IEA: Clean energy investment must reach $4.5 trillion per year by 2030 to limit warming to 1.5°C
IEA's Net Zero Roadmap says limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is still possible, but requires $4.5 trillion investment in clean energy per year by 2030.
Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
September 28, 2023
World leaders commit to new targets to end TB
Global leaders approve ambitious new targets to end TB by 2030, including reaching 90% of people with TB prevention and care services, licensing a new vaccine, etc.
World Health Organization
September 28, 2023
See why East Asian universities have risen up the world university rankings
The US and UK’s lost ground in the world university rankings looks to be partly down to a fall in research funding, while Asian bodies boost investment.
Phil Baty
September 28, 2023
European farmers are turning to tech and tradition to fight climate change. Here's how
Farmers in Spain and Italy are turning to digital tools as well as ancient methods such as 'cover crops' to keep producing olive oil and Prosecco.
Charlie Devereux, Antonella Cinelli and Corina Pons
September 27, 2023
The number of workers who trust their employers is at an all-time high. But what does that mean?
Gen Z are demanding more meaning and a better work-life balance. They are also influencing other generations to have higher expectations of their employers.
Cydney Roach
September 27, 2023
6 steps to scaling up renewable-energy investments
From government commitment to predictable procurement, here's how the World Bank aims to create a pipeline of clean-energy successes.
Demetrios Papathanasiou
September 27, 2023
How could AI shape the future of career coaching?
According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report, 44% of workers' skills will be disrupted in the future and AI could help find them new jobs.
David Alexandru Timis and María Alurralde
September 27, 2023
How rising water vapour in the atmosphere fuels climate change
Water vapour - the 'other greenhouse gas' - is increasing in the atmosphere due to global warming and raising the risk of floods and droughts.
Kevin Trenberth
September 27, 2023
How the Middle East is striving to lead the way in sustainable tourism
She how innovative private sector projects and strategic government initiatives are helping to position the Middle East as a hub for sustainable tourism.
H.E Fatima Al Sairafi
September 27, 2023
Is climate inaction a human rights violation?
A case filed by young people from Portugal with the European Court of Human Rights could have a significant impact on other climate litigation efforts.
John Letzing and Minji Sung
September 27, 2023
5 ways to remove carbon and tackle the climate crisis
To reach net zero emissions, we need carbon removal and carbon reduction. Here are some of the ways to achieve both.
Emma Charlton
September 27, 2023
The EU wants energy security and carbon neutrality. For that, it needs its Mediterranean neighbours
The EU wants to be carbon neutral by 2050. That means it needs to rethink its energy mix, including where it gets electricity. Its Mediterranean neighbors can help.
Laura El-Katiri and Jonathan Walters
September 27, 2023
The global vs. local dilemma: Crafting cross-border solutions for online safety
In an era of Artificial Intelligence and digital-fuelled economic development, online safety needs a multistakeholder approach. Here's how we get there.
Susan Ness, Chris Riley and Minos Bantourakis
September 27, 2023