Kate Whiting
World Economic Forum
Mountain View, CA, United States
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COP15 begins and other climate change stories you need to read this week
Top climate and environment stories: COP15 summit begins; Cocoa farmers need living wage; Extreme weather in India leads to record deaths from lightning. → Read More
This is what air pollution is doing to teenagers’ lungs, according to a chest surgeon
Dr Arvind Kumar set up the Lung Care Foundation in India after seeing the impact of air pollution on patients’ lungs. He explains why this is a health emergency. → Read More
What happened at COP27 and other climate change news
COP27, climate change and environment stories: COP27 delivers historic climate fund; G7 opens Global Shield fund; Biden and Xi to resume climate cooperation. → Read More
All the COP27 news from week 1 and other top climate change stories
The latest COP27, climate and environment stories: India has set out its steps to net zero by 2070; scientists warn global emissions from fossil fuels to rise 1%; WTO chief to revise green trade talks. → Read More
COP27: The top quotes from climate and world leaders at the UN summit
COP27, the UN climate summit, is taking place in Egypt on 6-18 November. Here are some of the top quotes from world leaders and climate delegates involved. → Read More
COP27: The top quotes from climate and world leaders at the UN summit
COP27, the UN climate summit, concluded with a loss and damage deal after two weeks of talks in Egypt. Here are some of the top quotes from world leaders. → Read More
COP27 news so far and other climate change stories you need to read this week
Top climate change and environment news stories: COP27 is under way; Past eight years have been warmest on record; Finalists for Earthshot Prize announced. → Read More
Hybrid working: From proximity bias to productivity paranoia, 5 work buzzwords you need to know
Quiet quitting is one of Collins Dictionary’s words or phrases of 2022. Here are 4 more must-know buzzwords, from proximity bias to productivity paranoia → Read More
Emperor penguins at risk and other climate change stories you need to read this week
Top climate change and environment stories: Antarctica's emperor penguins face extinction risk; Emissions to rise 10% by 2030; EU's ban on fossil fuel cars. → Read More
'Woefully inadequate' climate pledges and more climate change news
Top climate change and environment stories: Countries' pledges won't tackle climate crisis; Rising temperatures could hit Italian economy; Corporate climate disclosures growing. → Read More
How Lighthouse factories use technology to build a resilient, sustainable future for manufacturing
Lighthouse factories around the globe use technology to improve productivity, sustainability and workforce engagement. Here are key quotes from Lighthouse leaders. → Read More
$270 trillion climate fund gap and other environment stories
Top environment stories: $270 trillion in investment needed for net zero; Pakistan out of money for flood recovery; Firms failing to reveal climate risks. → Read More
Hurricane Ian and other environment stories you need to read
Top environment stories: Biden warns Hurricane Ian may be Florida's deadliest; Nord Stream methane leak 'biggest' ever; Swiss glaciers have worst melt year. → Read More
UNGA 2022: What is the UN General Assembly and what happens?
Know what is the UN General Assembly. Key topics at the UNGA 2022 include the war in Ukraine, the energy crisis, climate action, ending the COVID-19 pandemic, and a special Transforming Education Summit. → Read More
UNGA 2022: What is the UN General Assembly and what happens?
The UN General Assembly 2022 will focus on the war in Ukraine, the energy crisis, climate action, ending the COVID-19 pandemic, and transforming education. → Read More
Malaria vaccines provide new hope in fight against the disease
Last year, the World Health Organization approved a malaria vaccine for use in children. Another possible candidate is now also showing strong potential. → Read More
Rising sea levels: innovative ways the world is adapting
From China to Senegal, countries are coming up with innovations including 'floating' and 'sponge' cities, to adapt to climate change and protect people and property from flooding. → Read More
These are some of the unexpected impacts of drought in Europe
From nuclear power plants that can't be cooled to unexploded WW2 bombs discovered on riverbeds, drought means more than just a water shortage. → Read More
France's 'monster blaze' and other environment stories this week
Top environment stories: Firefighters control 'monster blaze' in France; European space chief warns about climate risks; wildfires put carbon offsets in doubt. → Read More
Inflation, employment, growth: The Eurozone’s economic outlook in 3 charts
As fears of a global recession grow, what is the situation in the Eurozone economies? These charts by Eurostat provide a snapshot of the economic outlook. → Read More