The ongoing crisis in Ukraine is making it even harder to clear the air. Our famous Big Mac Index is a burger-based way to show purchasing power parity across currencies. For green-minded eaters, we introduce our banana index.
Clashes in Khartoum have turned deadly as two rival military factions fight for power. As the conflict escalates, a transition to civilian rule could be in jeopardy. Europe’s cities have a worrying pollution problem and clearing the air is proving difficult. And a new way to measure the environmental impact of food.
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