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This is what the coronavirus recession could look like, according to global CEOs
A survey of business leaders have found two-thirds are preparing for a U-shaped recovery after COVID-19, whilst others fear a 'double dip' recession.
With the world staying home, Netflix had its best quarter ever
Netflix added a record 15.77 million global subscribers in the first quarter—many of whom signed up after lockdowns began in countries around the world.
Here's what we know and don't know about the energy transition
The pandemic is giving us a preview of the kind of disruption that climate change will bring. Here's how the crisis could impact the energy transition.
Migrants and mayors are the unsung heroes of COVID-19. Here's why
During this pandemic, the leadership demonstrated by city mayors and the skills and resourcefulness of migrants are showing international leaders the way.
Europe surpasses 100,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths – how did we get here?
The sobering milestone is unlikely to show the full picture, given countries collect such statistics in different ways and not all victims of the infection have been tested and confirmed.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 24 April
Today's big stories: Countries limit face mask exports; eased lockdown restrictions for Ramadan; and the head of Greenpeace on this week's World Vs Virus podcast.
COVID-19 is an unmissable chance to put people and the planet first
Our response to the coronavirus pandemic must be one that moves away from the obsession with GDP and creates a greener, fairer world.
9 ways to strengthen the global economic response to COVID-19
We need to bring together the global financial safety net, the development finance architecture and the private sector to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 highlights how caregiving fuels gender inequality
This crisis presents an opportunity to develop new policies and implement flexible working for carers to promote gender equality in the home and workplace.
Why we should expand hospital-at-home during the COVID-19 pandemic
Primary care should be expanded to include hospital-at-home services to save resources and save lives – during the coronavirus pandemic and long term.
Tackling climate change and staying happy during COVID-19: this week's World Vs Virus podcast
On this week's World Vs Virus podcast, Greenpeace's Jennifer Morgan explains how we can tackle climate change as we struggle with a health and economic crisis.
Coronavirus could trigger a hunger pandemic – unless urgent action is taken
The UN World Food Programme has issued a stark warning that the number of people suffering from acute hunger is set to double, because of the knock-on effects of COVID-19. The solutions a...