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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. The complexities of overtourism and how we can overcome it | World ...

    Oct 17, 2023 · Overtourism has once again become a concern, particularly after the rebound of international travel post-pandemic. Communities in popular destinations worldwide have expressed …

  6. ‘Sponge cities’ can help protect against flooding. Here’s how

    Aug 19, 2025 · Sponge cities are able to soak up excess water and release it more slowly back into rivers and water systems. Climate change is already having an impact on our weather systems, …

  7. 5 successful initiatives to help mitigate flood risk | World Economic …

    Oct 17, 2024 · Communities are adopting innovative solutions like floating homes, sponge cities and AI-powered forecasting to mitigate flood risks and protect populations globally.

  8. 8 innovative solutions for fighting food waste - The World Economic …

    Apr 25, 2025 · From eco-fridges to onsite composters, these enterprising ideas could go some way to reducing food waste and emissions.

  9. 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 …

  10. Cryptocurrency mining could become the new face of energy storage.

    Sep 16, 2018 · The process of mining cryptocurrencies currently relies on energy from polluting sources. Using excess power from renewable sources instead could convert waste to value and reduce …