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To prevent the emergence of a new pandemic, monitoring of pathogens must be supported by socioeconomic solutions that protect biodiversity.
Installing wire-rope barriers to separate opposing lanes of traffic can reduce fatal road accidents by 95%.
In Seoul, 90% of landfill-bound wastes were instead used to produce energy enough to heat 518,000 households.
Looking at the next 10 years, global risk experts place environmental risks among not only the most likely, but also the most impactful risks.
Internet-connected “smart” devices can help transform fast-developing cities in Asia and the Pacific into safe and sustainable urban centers.
Curitiba, Brazil pioneered the use of bus rapid transit and paved the way for other countries in Latin America and around the world.
Five critical reforms can bolster global health systems against pandemics, climate change, and emerging infectious disease threats.
Modernizing milk production can help reduce the grazing pressure on grasslands and support the livelihood of herders.
Within a week of installing environmental nudges, handwashing with soap among students rose to 61% from 15%.
Adopting hydrogen as a major energy source may call for a global standard for hydrogen leakage.