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Mobility

EVs explained: How do electric cars actually work?

Ever wondered how electric vehicles (EVs) work and what makes them different from the vehicles we drive today? Here’s everything you need to know.

Rethink

Why electric cars are not a solution to fighting climate change

To fight climate change, carmakers want to sell us ever more technological and ecological vehicles like electric cars. For Paris Marx, this approach is wrong.

Creators

Mountain murals: meet the world’s most famous snow artist

Artist Simon Beck is known for his incredible snow drawings that span between 100 and 150 metres in diameter. He creates them armed only with a magnetic compass and his snowshoes.

Creators

This street photographer takes stunning portraits using old techniques

We met Santiago on the streets of Marseille, France, attracting the attention of passers-by with his old-fashioned photography equipment and his infectious smile.

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Money

Inflation explained: Your guide to what it is and how to deal with it

What is inflation, where does it come from and how to handle its fluctuation? Here’s everything you need to know about it.

Rethink

How harvesting fog to make water is tackling droughts in Morocco

In the Anti-Atlas mountains, poor access to drinking water is a serious problem for the local communities. Could fog catchers be the solution?

Rethink

Is reshaping how we use our cities the key to leading happier lives?

The 15-minute city is a concept that responds to the climate emergency by ensuring that everyone can meet their essential needs within a small radius of home.

Rethink

Can solar-powered desalination solve the world’s growing water crisis?

Water scarcity is a threat to billions of people worldwide. This company is harnessing the power of the sun and the ocean to make a difference.

Creators

Meet the artist protecting marine life with underwater sculptures

After witnessing the destruction of coral reefs by a hurricane, Jason deCaires Taylor decided to dedicate his sculpting skills to saving marine life.

Tech News

Which countries are sending weapons and military aid to Ukraine?

An ever-growing list of countries are sending military assistance to Ukraine following Russia's invasion, including the EU for the first time.

Money

DeFi explained: What is it and will it replace banks?

Bitcoin was developed as a decentralised payment system but decentralised finance, or DeFi, proposes to do much more than that.

People

This woman spends her days dog sledding in the mountains

Norway-based dog sledder Blanka Csizmadia calls the mountains her office. In this video she shares the ups and downs of life with dogs as colleagues.

Nepal

Austrian climber David Lama completes first solo climb of Lunang Ri

Austrian climber David Lama has completed the first solo climb of Lunang Ri in Nepal.

Australia

Australian fire officials issue emergency warning amid bush blazes

An emergency warning was declared on Thursday by fire officials in the Australian state of New South Wales.

France

Two buildings collapse in Marseille leaving two people hurt

Two buildings collapse in Marseille leaving two people hurt. Firefighters are still looking for victims that may be trapped under the rubble.

USA

What do young people think of the UNGA addresses? | #TheCube

We are hearing from politicians at the United Nations General Assembly, but what do young people think?

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