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- Environmental disruption is impacting peoples mental health
Communities around the world are using innovative programmes like youth-led support schemes to address the mental health impacts of environmental change
- An economist explains the pros and cons of globalization
But how do these impacts net out? What are the positive and negative effects of globalization? The below is an edited transcript of a conversation with Gita Gopinath, Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Overall, what are the advantages of globalization?
- These are the biggest global risks we face in 2024 and beyond
War and conflict, polarized politics, a continuing cost-of-living crisis and the ever-increasing impacts of a changing climate are destabilizing the global order The key findings of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024 reflect these most pressing challenges faced by people in every region of the world
- 8 ways technology will impact our lives in the future
The metaverse, large language models and smart glasses are just some of things that will change how our grandchildren use and live with tech in the future
- These are the top 3 global climate risks we face globally | World . . .
Communities around the world are already experiencing increased climate impacts, from droughts to floods to rising seas The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report continues to rank these environmental threats at the top of the list
- How impacted is your country by the Trump tariffs?
US President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imports from nearly all countries The tariffs could upend international trade and have major impacts on the global economy See the interactive map below to better understand how tariffs are being applied worldwide
- Climate Crisis May Cause 14. 5 Million Deaths by 2050
Climate-driven health effects The report analyses six major climate-driven event categories as key multi-pronged drivers of negative health impacts: floods, droughts, heat waves, tropical storms, wildfires and rising sea levels Floods were found to pose the highest acute risk of climate-induced mortality, accounting for 8 5 million deaths by 2050
- Sea level rise is a global threat - The World Economic Forum
The climate crisis is causing sea level rise at unprecedented rates Where are sea levels rising fastest, and what can coastal communities do to adapt?
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