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23/12/2025

2025 was another historic year-making headlines for wildfires in Los Angeles, floods in Texas, and heatwaves in Europe and Asia.

But it was also a year of collaboration-with scientists, researchers, policymakers, students, and others coming together to address the effects of climate change.

At State of the Planet, we published stories to bring you essential research, education, and impact news and feature the people working to build a more sustainable and just future for ou planet.

Check out some of this past year’s top stories at our bio.

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18/12/2025

18/12/2025

The Architects of AI, TIME Person of the Year
Illustration by Peter Crowther for TIME

TIME is set to ring the Opening Bell to celebrate the announcement of The Architects of AI as the 2025 TIME Person of the Year.

18/12/2025

What does it take to scale a beloved brand without losing its soul?

In conversation with Author Talks, Coach chairman emeritus Lew Frankfort reflects on the decisions behind Coach’s improbable rise, and why emotional connection matters as much as metrics.

His “magic plus logic” approach offers timely lessons for leaders and entrepreneurs alike. Explore the interview. https://mck.co/44mWy9O

17/12/2025

Not all adaptation measures to protect against extreme weather are created equal.

The McKinsey Global Institute examines how 20 widely used measures vary in both cost-effectiveness and protection. Air conditioning can eliminate almost all heat-related damages where it is used, with benefit-to-cost ratios (BCR) of roughly three to five. Fans and white roofs offer lower protection but have higher BCRs because they are cheaper.

For flooding and drought, structural options such as sea dikes, and irrigation systems can protect up to the intensity of the hazard they are designed to manage, with benefit-to-cost ratios of five to ten.

Read the full report: mck.co/adaptation

15/12/2025

Fashion loyalty is getting harder to earn, and even harder to keep.

As midmarket brands rise and luxury enters a reinvention cycle, ultra-high-net-worth shoppers are increasingly prioritizing quality, craftsmanship, and standout service (with big regional differences).

Curious what will actually move this audience in 2026? Explore the signals in the data. https://mck.co/3KCzz3O

03/12/2025

01/12/2025

The future of and the lies in building expanded innovation systems that connect universities, businesses, entrepreneurs, and governments. Innovation is a team sport that requires strategic coordination. Let’s take the first step together: http://wrld.bg/CNgZ50WQFmO

28/11/2025

28/11/2025

Developing economies face an unprecedented investment gap. Meeting key global development goals will require 5% of global GDP annually through 2030. How can countries balance soaring needs with dwindling resources? ➡️
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