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Covid-19 has exposed the stark disparities in access to green space
Wealthier areas tend to have greater access to parks, gardens and playing fields. Parkland accounts for more than a third of London’s richest wards but only a quarter of the poorest...
This is why museums are crucial for a healthy, happy society after Covid-19
Lockdown has forced 85,000 museums to temporarily close their doors. A third may have to get smaller to survive, while 13% may never reopen at all.
COVID-19: It's time to rethink where, how and why we work
The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging long-standing models of how and where consumer industries employees work. Business leaders must prepare for change.
COVID-19 has hit Black Americans hardest. Healing this divide would lift the nation
The pandemic has highlighted the many factors – employment, health, housing – that have contributed to America's racial wealth gap.
Fighting suicide during COVID-19: Lessons from past pandemics and recessions
Suicide rates typically rise in health crises and economic recessions. Experts fear the impacts of COVID-19 on the global economy could do the same.
Digital education is both a necessity and an advantage for the Global South. Here's why
When COVID-19 hit, Bangladesh moved fast to digitalize education wherever possible – and this model has long-term benefits for emerging economies, too.
How COVID-19 has exposed the challenges facing the care sector
By 2050, there will be 1.2 billion people older than 80 living in the 37 OECD nations, up from 57 million in 2016. Countries need to start preparing now.
Why lockdowns aren't the best way forward for the Global South
Lockdowns could have unintended consequences from which poorer nations might not recover. Could countries like Sri Lanka and Malaysia show a better way?
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 17 August
Top stories: US passes 170,000 deaths; Indian death toll passes 50,000; New Zealand postpones election.
Investing in education and skills can improve the health of both humans and planet. Here's why
Investment in education and workforce development can play a large part in improving health. Here are 3 strategies for delivering this systemic reform.
Is it safe? And three other questions to ask before you go back to the office
Following a prolonged period of remote working, many companies are asking employees to return to the office, but is it safe?
Longer hours, more emails and shorter meetings – working from home in the time of COVID
A new study of more than 3 million workers worldwide has found the average workday got 48 minutes longer during the pandemic.