Blogs and Opinions
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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 5 August
Thursday 5th of August 2021
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have passed 200.23 million globally, according to Johns Hopkins University. The number of confirmed deaths stands at more than 4.25 million. More than 4.28 billion vaccination doses have been administered globally, according to Our World in Data.
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One day your doctor might prescribe healthy food and a museum visit – here’s why
Wednesday 4th of August 2021
Healthy foods like fruit and vegetables could soon be available on prescription in the UK, the latest in a growing list of surprising treatments doctors can prescribe.
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London is the best city in the world for international student – where else makes the rankings?
Wednesday 4th of August 2021
Where are the world’s best cities for international students? That’s the question higher education analyst QS Quacquarelli Symonds has just asked for the ninth time – and the results are in.
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How can the Olympics respond to future climate change effects?
Wednesday 4th of August 2021
The muggy heat swaddling Tokyo may be a forerunner of Olympic life to come, experts say, urging a rethink to make the world’s oldest sporting spectacular fit for a fast-warming planet.
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What the future holds for Brazil’s Atlantic Forest
Wednesday 4th of August 2021
Brazil’s Atlantic Forest is one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth. Roughly one in every 50 species of plant and vertebrate land animal lives there and nowhere else.
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This LA homeless housing complex is made from reused shipping containers
Wednesday 4th of August 2021
American firms NAC Architecture and Bernards have used shipping containers to form private apartments in a Los Angeles facility for people experiencing homelessness.
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How drones can create ‘firework’ displays – without the pollution
Wednesday 4th of August 2021
Concerns about pollution and the environment could see drone displays – such as the one featured in the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony – replace fireworks as the light show of choice in the night sky.
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Want to be better at problem-solving? Tap into these ‘mental models’
Wednesday 4th of August 2021
View the high resolution version of today’s graphic by clicking here.
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This Colombian city is growing ‘green corridors’ to tackle rising heat
Wednesday 4th of August 2021
Street vendor Jesus Rodriguez walks along leafy sidewalks, moving from the shade of one tree to the next, as he peddles coffee and snacks from dawn till dusk in downtown Medellin.
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Why decarbonising industry is a team sport
Wednesday 4th of August 2021
The best of human endeavour, excellence and solidarity is currently on display at the Tokyo Olympics. In the face of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Games is bringing the world together in sporting prowess and teamwork. Humanity will need to find that same level of solidarity and teamwork if we are to successfully work together to address climate change.
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2020 was a record-breaking year for renewable energy in the US. Here’s why
Wednesday 4th of August 2021
Last year, the US generated 834 million megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity from renewables, making 2020 a record year for green energy.
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COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 4 August
Wednesday 4th of August 2021
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have passed 199.5 million globally, according to Johns Hopkins University. The number of confirmed deaths stands at more than 4.24 million. More than 4.21 billion vaccination doses have been administered globally, according to Our World in Data.
