In global politics, some conflicts do not begin suddenly. Instead, they grow slowly over decades through political decisions, ideological differences, and struggles for regional influence. The tension between the United States, Israel, and Iran is one of those complex conflicts. It is not just a disagreement between nations; it is a story involving religion, geopolitics, … Read more
Hotter temperatures As greenhouse gas concentrations rise, so does the global surface temperature. The last decade, 2015-2024, is the warmest on record. Since the 1980s, each decade has been warmer than the previous one. Nearly all land areas are seeing more hot days and heat waves. Higher temperatures increase heat-related illnesses and make working outdoors … Read more
Fossil fuels – coal, oil and gas – are by far the largest contributor to global climate change, accounting for around 68 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 90 per cent of all carbon dioxide emissions. As greenhouse gas emissions blanket the Earth, they trap the sun’s heat. Because of this, the planet … Read more
Climate Change Climate change is a long-term change in the average weather patterns that have come to define Earth’s local, regional and global climates. These changes have a broad range of observed effects that are synonymous with the term. Changes observed in Earth’s climate since the mid-20th century are driven by human activities, particularly fossil … Read more
Introduction The Earth is warming faster than ever before. Rising global temperatures are one of the most critical challenges humanity faces in the 21st century. Scientists worldwide are studying how climate change will reshape our planet in the coming decades. By 2050, the increase in global temperature is expected to significantly impact ecosystems, economies, and … Read more
The rise of global digital jobs The Rise of Global Digital Jobs, produced in collaboration with technology company Capgemini, firstly identifies jobs where all the component tasks can be completed remotely from anywhere in the world. Then, projections for 2030 remove any tasks likely to be automated by technology. Rising and falling job expectations from … Read more
