This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) — the UN body tasked with assessing the latest climate science — issued its most dire warning yet about the threats posed by…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Food security – the consistent availability and affordability of food – is a basic human need, yet it remains elusive for billions of people around the world. The United Nations’…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When Hurricane Ida made landfall on Sunday in Port Fourchon, Louisiana, the Category 4 storm’s wind speeds clocked in at 150 miles per hour. The gales ripped roofs off structures,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In 1921, General Motors engineers discovered that tetraethyl lead could make internal combustion engines run more smoothly and reduce engine knock. For the next 100 years, the toxic additive in automobile…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We are collectively failing to conserve the world’s biodiversity and to mobilize natural solutions to help curb global warming. A new study carried out by the Nature Map Consortium, shows…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Zolgensma – which treats spinal muscular atrophy, a rare genetic disease that damages nerve cells, leading to muscle decay – is currently the most expensive drug in the world. A…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When supporting social justice initiatives in countries where human rights are under threat, responsible grantmaking means taking additional steps to avoid putting grant recipients at risk. In keeping with the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When companies introduce an innovative product, they often provide a money-back guarantee. This assurance helps them convince buyers to take the plunge and try something new. From the buyer’s perspective,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Previous “world-avoided” experiments have shown that, without the Montreal Protocol, ozone levels would be depleted globally by the mid-twentieth century. Protecting the ozone layer also protects Earth’s vegetation and has…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The breast milk of lactating mothers vaccinated against COVID-19 contains a significant supply of antibodies that may help protect breastfeeding infants from the illness, according to new research. “Our findings…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The World Health Organization African Region (WHO AFRO) is celebrating the one-year anniversary of certifying Africa free of wild polio on Wednesday. Coordinated efforts, close monitoring, and widespread vaccinations led…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As a foundation considering how to leverage the SDGs for your work, globally but also in the U.S., here are four ways to get started: Map Your Programs Against the…