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Back to SearchShould we be worried about the return of inflation?
As prices rise across the world, Tanya Beckett asks if this is a temporary blip owing to the pandemic, or a longer lasting return of inflation. Should we be worried and should policy makers be more w…
Published on 4 years ago
How will we cope with the Omicron variant?
What are the possible implications as the Omicron variant spreads around the world? Experts from South Africa, the US and Europe assess the potential dangers and the remedies available. With Tanya Be…
Published on 4 years ago
Are the US Democrats in big trouble?
When voters in Virginia elected a Republican as Governor they sent a wake-up call to President Biden and the Democrats. The handling of the pandemic and rising prices are harming the party’s standing…
Published on 4 years ago
Why aren’t countries doing more to stop climate change?
What progress are China, India, Africa, Europe and the US making to limit climate change? Some experts believe they should they go at different paces to reflect their carbon footprints and developme…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
What is the metaverse and why is Facebook so obsessed with it?
As Facebook rebrands itself as Meta, which vision of the so-called metaverse will we adopt in the future? Will one firm dominate or will control be decentralized? And what dangers and opportunities …
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
What are hypersonic missiles and why do they matter?
America, China and Russia are engaged in a new arms race, spending billions to develop new missile technology, but how different are these hypersonic missiles from what has gone before? And as countr…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
Why are we seeing global shortages?
Empty shelves are becoming commonplace. And prices are rising. Charmaine Cozier explores the role that the pandemic, and a sudden demand explosion, have had on supply chains. Around the world worker…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
Do climate conferences make a difference?
COP 26 is just around the corner and expectations are high that nations commit to reduce CO2 emissions. Global temperature rises are set to exceed levels at which things could get much worse and so…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Are we running out of water?
We cannot survive without water. But for a quarter of the world’s population, there just isn’t enough. The most vulnerable are those with the least access, and even if there is enough, it’s often in …
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Is Britain paying the price for its green energy push?
Energy prices are spiking in the UK, as gas prices soar and wind turbines stop spinning. The UK's shift to green energy is the envy of the world, but Tanya Beckett asks if there is a lesson for other…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago