G20 nations have agreed to work together to make the superrich pay their taxes, but stopped short of a broader agreement.
27/07/2024
Indian students are the top recipients of a prestigious EU scholarship program, which is celebrating its 20th year. Europe and India are seeking new ways to cooperate on academics and research.
26/07/2024
Wind farms are key to a clean energy future but expansion in green zones faces growing opposition. Wind turbines on buildings, rail lines or airports could be a breath of fresh air.
25/07/2024
An oil spill has been spotted off the coast of Manila, after a tanker carrying about 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel oil capsized in rough seas. What are ways to limit the ecological impact of such spills?
Across the globe, water is becoming scarce, particularly in cities. But demand is growing rapidly. Which measures help save water and ensure equal access for all?
23/07/2024
The EU wants to work with Serbia to kick-start development of lithium supply chains. The critical mineral is needed to power clean technology, but is proving controversial inside Serbia.
19/07/2024
Long-acting, injectable medication is seen as a big advance in HIV prevention (PrEP) and treatment — an effective alternative to taking pills daily.
The deal comes amid a global race to secure access to lithium, a key material for batteries. Serbia is expecting major investments in its controversial mining project.
Health ministries in Israel and Hamas-run Gaza reported type 2 polio was detected in sewage samples from the war zone. This was confirmed by the World Health Organization.
Senegal is the latest African country to start producing oil. But would Senegal and other African countries be better off in the long term keeping their oil and gas in the ground?
18/07/2024
Nickel is essential for the global transition to green energy, but mining often comes with environmental challenges, las was recently demonstrated in the case of an Indonesian mine.
16/07/2024
Many cities get unbearably hot in summer due to dense development, concrete, a lack of greenery and rising temperatures. Could cold air corridors help cool them down?
