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  1. The ‘excess deaths’ measure helps more accurately estimate the total ...

    Jul 29, 2020 · Each country records deaths slightly differently, so the excess mortality measure smoothes out some of these discrepancies and helps us compare countries more accurately.

  2. How light pollution harms the planet and what to do about it | World ...

    Mar 6, 2025 · Light pollution can cause a variety of problems for our planet and our health. The good news is that it is one of the easiest pollutants to remove.

  3. Thermal batteries key to making better use of clean energy

    Mar 25, 2025 · Wind and solar are now the cheapest sources of electricity on Earth but their value plummets during times of excess generation. Industrial factories are unable to tap into this low-cost …

  4. 4 clever ways to store renewable energy without batteries. | World ...

    Jan 26, 2023 · Energy storage is increasingly important as the world depends more on renewables. Here are four clever ways we can store renewable energy without batteries.

  5. 21 circular economy solutions for a more sustainable world | World ...

    Mar 9, 2022 · In 2019 the global economy consumed over 100 billion tonnes of materials. The Circularity Gap Report highlights how moving to circular economy can reduce consumption levels and help …

  6. What is a country's current account balance? Is account deficit bad ...

    Mar 27, 2023 · A country’s current account balance measures money coming in and going out. A current account deficit may sound bad, but it can indicate strong investment.

  7. These companies are using data centres to heat cities | World …

    Jun 18, 2025 · Making use of data centre heat With this approach, the excess data centre heat is converted to district heating, essentially a system of insulated pipes leading from the data centre and …

  8. Grey, blue, green – the many colours of hydrogen explained | World ...

    Jul 27, 2021 · Many sectors also now see green hydrogen as the best way of harmonizing the intermittency of renewables – storing excess energy at times of low demand to be fed back into the …

  9. Excess Materials Exchange (EME) | World Economic Forum

    The Excess Materials Exchange is a digital facilitated marketplace where companies can exchange any excess materials and products. It functions like a dating site: it actively matches supply and demand …

  10. Here’s how carbon sinks help fight the climate crisis | World Economic ...

    Jul 26, 2023 · As well as generating half the world’s oxygen, oceans also absorb 25% of all carbon emissions. As temperatures rise, oceans also absorb 90% of the excess heat in the atmosphere …