
These satellite images show how humans made the Aral Sea almost ...
Feb 21, 2020 · In the 1960s, the Aral Sea was the fourth largest inland body of water on the planet, yet in just a few decades, it has almost disappeared.
Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 - The World Economic Forum
Geneva, Switzerland, 13 January 2025 – The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 report released today highlights the increasing complexity in the cyber landscape, which has …
Is fashion bad for the environment? | World Economic Forum
Jan 31, 2020 · In Uzbekistan, for example, cotton farming used up so much water from the Aral Sea that it dried up after about 50 years. Once one of the world’s four largest lakes, the Aral Sea is now little …
Where are the largest lakes in the world? | World Economic Forum
Sep 14, 2021 · In the not so distant past, this harsh environment was actually the bed of one of the largest lakes in the world – the Aral Sea. Shorelone of the Aral Sea as seen over the years. Image: …
False news travels faster than true stories on Twitter
Mar 12, 2018 · Subsequently, after consultation with Aral — another of Vosoughi’s graduate advisors, who has studied social networks extensively — the three researchers decided to try the approach …
Here are 5 ways we can build global water systems resilience
Mar 21, 2025 · Water systems face rising risks from climate change and overuse. Urgent collaborative action is needed to build resilience and protect water resources.
How fusion and AI can defeat the coming electricity crunch | World ...
Jan 12, 2026 · The global shift toward electrification is placing unprecedented strain on power systems, with electricity demand rising faster than they can accommodate. Advances in fusion technology, …
Tracking tariffs: Key moments in the US-China trade dispute
Jun 25, 2025 · In recent months, the US and China engaged in a tit-for-tat trade dispute. Yet after negotiations, both sides agreed to lower recent tariffs and continue talks.
Water scarcity in a warming climate: a story in four visuals
Water scarcity: The Aral Sea Wedged between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, this was once the world’s fourth-largest inland lake. But the rivers that traditionally fed it were diverted for irrigation, and climate …
What is desertification and why is it important to understand?
Sep 26, 2024 · Drylands are degrading into deserts and could displace millions in the decades to come. This explainer breaks down desertification's causes and how can it be mitigated.