Winter 2019-2020 was the hottest ever recorded in Europe
Not much snow, peaks of 19 degrees Celsius in Norway and even 28 degrees in France: official data confirms the anomalously high temperatures of this past winter.
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What is the Global Compact for Migration
The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration was signed by 164 nations in Marrakech. This is what the non-binding agreement that encourages international cooperation stipulates.
Notre Dame fire in Paris. What we know about the causes and the future of the cathedral
What happened in Paris, which saw its iconic Notre Dame cathedral destroyed by a massive fire. What we know about the damages, causes and projects for reconstruction.
Who is Jair Bolsonaro, the former military officer who has become Brazil’s new president
Jair Bolsonaro is preparing to lead Brazil after his electoral triumph. We ask who he is, how he made his political career and what we can expect from his presidency.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The new face of the Democratic party who comes from the Bronx
Progressive, a Bernie Sanders supporter, of Puerto Rican origin: who is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the youngest woman ever elected to the United States Congress.
The Belize barrier reef is officially no longer in danger
The Belize coral reef was threatened by oil drills, but the population mobilised and the government listened. UNESCO has now removed it from the list of world heritage in danger.
How the Bayer-Monsanto mega-merger will transform global agriculture
Monsanto is now property of Bayer, and its name has ceased to exist. Agriculture is in the hands of a few large corporations now more than ever, with dire consequences for people and the environment.
Samir de Chadarevian. What philanthropy and forward-thinking entrepreneurs teach us
We talk to Samir de Chadarevian, an expert in sustainable development, philanthropy, impact investing and social innovation.
Gamil de Chadarevian. These stories show that there’s someone who can – and wants to – make a difference
We can learn a lot from philanthropists and families investing their money for the future of all of us. We talk about this with Gamil de Chadarevian, founder of GIST Initiatives.
Wealthy families don’t think twice about putting their wealth to the planet’s service
How do wealthy families invest their capital? Fortunately, impact investing is an increasingly common choice. An anticipation of some of the most important findings.
What are benefit corporations, the companies doing good for society
All companies aim to profit, but some of them are doing something for the society. They’re called benefit corporations.