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In 2022 there were 582,462 homeless people in the US alone. Affordable, human-centric housing is hard to deliver — but these 9 design principles can help.

Finance, nature tech and Indigenous communities were among the focus areas for a New York Climate Week that reaffirmed the importance of nature-positive action in supporting the net-zero transition.

New fish smoking kiln in Uganda reduces cancer risk for women and makes the process more efficient while also producing higher quality fish and reducing environmental impact.

A new set of recommendations lays out a roadmap for rebuilding healthcare workforces, with real-world examples of solutions being implemented.

Electric vehicle sales are growing exponentially worldwide, with Norway, Iceland, Sweden, the Netherlands and China leading the way. Government support is key to driving adoption.

Many employees struggle to take holidays -- or to switch off when they're out. Bosses can use these tactics to help staff recharge and avoid burnout.

In the face of accelerating global challenges, innovators must employ "design thinking" or expansive ways of thinking to create a more sustainable world.

Fruit and veg is not the only unusual treatment available on prescription to boost health and wellness around the world.

Top economy stories: IMF increases outlook for global GDP in 2023; ECB and Fed raise interest rates; US GDP shows stronger growth in Q2 than expected.

A London-based designer has created a running shoe outsole that helps in rewilding cities. The design is inspired by nature, and it is made from recycled materials.

Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults, and climate change is making the problem worse. Here's why more and more elderly are at risk from heat stress.

Latin America's three-year drought has had a devastating impact on humans, livestock and crops. Here are three solutions improving everything from water quality to employment.

Business email compromise has evolved from basic email phishing scams to sophisticated invoice scams needing a multi-faceted approach to safeguarding.

Shifting from passive recipients of medical services to active, engaged consumers can improve quality of care, allocation of resources and public health.

Artificial intelligence (AI) will revolutionize areas like medicine and agriculture. But it also poses significant risks to business and society, experts say.