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US perceptions of workplace safety have never been so low - poll
While 69% of white workers said they were completely satisfied with workplace safety conditions, just 59% of non-white workers said the same - data from the Gallup Poll Social Series.
How cities can ensure the post-COVID world is greener, fairer and more resilient
From Milan to Mumbai, virus-hit cities are boosting support for walking and cycling as clean, safe transport solutions to boosting sustainable development.
A psychologist explains the 4 ways people cope with COVID-19
Psychologists and their clients have both had to adapt to the pandemic's uncertainties. How we all respond to it could define our resilience as a species.
We must prevent a post-COVID 'carmageddon'. Here's how
Opening up and repurposing our streets could lower air pollution and improve the health of millions - especially children. Here's how we might go about it.
How Nigeria is using the pandemic to build a sustainable energy future
The COVID-19 pandemic is providing an opportunity to accelerate access to clean energy across Africa – and Nigeria plans to take advantage. Here's how.
Here’s why we need a global agreement on cross-border science to beat COVID-19
The fight against COVID-19 has been fraught with national rivalries and political tensions. Overcoming these divisions and enabling scientists to work across borders must become an urgent...
3 in 4 adults say they'd get a vaccine for COVID-19
The Ipsos poll has found a wide range of views around the world about the pandemic and its effects.
Storytellers can save the planet. Here's how we can help them
Powerful pictures and the latest scientific evidence are key to bringing our Pioneers for the Planet films to life. They should be freely available for campaigners and content creators ev...
Our planet after COVID-19 could be healthier and better protected
Season 3 of Pioneers for the Planet kicks off with a special film which reflects on the environmental degradation that led to the COVID-19 health crisis. It also addresses a new challenge...
COVID-19: Top science stories of the week, from lingering antibodies to life-saving steroids
A new study shows that small droplets can easily move around the sides of plastic visors, raising the question of their effectiveness compared to cloth masks.
COVID-19 has worsened gender inequality. These charts show what we can do about it
A new report shows women are more vulnerable to the impacts of the pandemic than men – and suggests routes forward that could boost gender equality and the economy.
These extreme staycation trends are booming across South Korea
People South Korea are transforming their homes into staycation destinations, a coronavirus cancels plans for foreign holidays.