The Role of Unrestricted Funding in Movement Building
Unrestricted funding shifts the emphasis toward people—the organizers, the community members leading change, the staff sustaining energy behind the scenes.
Stories on Ethics
Why Diversity in the Trades Goes Hand in Hand With Sustainability
Every benefit of DEI is an advantage for sustainability — the opposite is also true. The willingness to tackle both requires transparency and dedication. By Evelyn Long, editor-in-chief of Renovated There is still little diversity when observing trades like construction, electrical and plumbing. Women, people of color and other minority demographics remain less represented. This reality … Read more
The New US Presidency Is Impacting Green Building Initiatives: What to Expect in 2025
The new administration has brought notable changes that highlight the need for sector leaders and local governments to step up and drive sustainable innovation.
The Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Scandal – An Overview
The Camp Lejeune water contamination scandal has had a devastating and long-lasting impact on the health and well-being of thousands of individuals.
The Unseen Costs of Climate Change: Climate Risk, Insurance Costs, and the Mortgage Crisis
Climate crisis impacts more than temperatures. It deepens inequalities, changes corporate priorities and demands many to change their lifestyles.
Affordability, Sustainability and Transit Accessibility
Affordability, sustainability and transit accessibility significantly impact people’s abilities to live fulfilling lives. Let’s explore the details.
The Relationship Between Feminism and Fertility in Singapore
From gender equality to reproductive freedom, women in Singapore face many complex issues related to feminism and fertility. Let’s take a closer look.
5 Key Factors for Sustainable Maternal Health Care Solutions
Even though developed nations have made significant strides in modern medicine, the current state of maternal health care remains unacceptable. Let’s discuss.
The Forest-Dwellers of Rwanda: Consequences of Conservation
Rwanda’s national parks attract millions of tourists each year, but not many know that they have come at a high cost for the indigenous Batwa people.
Indigenous Peoples Agree on Defining the Just Transition
Nearly 100 Indigenous leaders from the seven socio-cultural regions of the world have reached unanimous agreement on defining a Just Transition.
How to Design Mental Health Spaces
What is a mental health space and how do you go about creating one? Here we discuss environments that are truly restorative for both people and the planet.
Air Pollution and Your Brain: The Hidden Health Crisis
Put together by the team at NordicPure.comReviewed by Brett Stadelmann Air quality is often discussed in terms of respiratory health, but its impact on brain health is equally alarming. Pollutants in the air can lead to cognitive decline, memory issues, and even neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. As urbanization and pollution levels rise, understanding how poor … Read more
Climate Change and Inequality: Past, Present and Future
The climate crisis impacts all living things, but certain populations are more vulnerable. Let’s discuss the connection between climate change and inequality.
The Sustainable Approach to Chemical Risk Assessments
Chemical risk assessments protect humans from dangerous exposure and support public health. Let’s explore the controversies and what to look for in the future.
How Can AI Contribute to Digital Sustainability?
This article looks to explore those multifaceted ways in which AI can be a powerful asset in our journey towards a more sustainable future.
The Socioeconomic Case for Upgrading the U.S. Power Grid
There are known socioeconomic benefits to upgrading the U.S. power grid. What are they, and how can the nation capitalize on them for a better tomorrow?
Sustainability in Higher Education: The Role of Universities
Higher education institutions explore links across social, economic and environmental systems, helping students shape a more sustainable world.
Unsustainability Unveiled: How Our Choices Impact The Planet
The signs of ecological distress are all around us, from the alarming rise in global temperatures to the widespread loss of biodiversity. Let’s discuss.
A Look at Apocalyptic Desire: The Wish to Remake the World
It may be no surprise that many people have apocalyptic desire, a hope for global cleansing and perhaps renewal. But the future is in our hands. Let’s discuss.
Indian Block Printing: Exploring a Timeless Tradition
In a land adorned with a tapestry of history and culture, Indian block printing is a tradition that has been meticulously passed down through generations.
The German Farmers’ Protests: Causes and Solutions
In the second week of January, 2024, the farmers’ protests erupted in Germany. We discuss the cause: Big Food, and a rotten system ripe for a radical overhaul.
Military Bases Going Green – Climate Change Is a Threat
The ultimate sustainability initiative is to end war. Until that day comes, here is how military bases are going green, identifying climate change as a threat.
Transportation Policy: Aging & Visual Impaired Populations
This guide will explore the link between aging people, sight impairment, and transportation policy, highlighting the pressing need for inclusive measures.
Preserving Lives and Landscapes With Landslide Prevention
A landslide occurs when a large section of rock, snow, mud or soil slides down a slope. Here’s how landslide prevention can help save lives and environments.
Forever Chemicals: Guide to Avoiding PFAS Exposure at Home
What did recent findings show about PFAS contamination in tap water? Here’s a closer look at these complex compounds, with some tips to avoid exposure.
Ecosystem Guardians: NGOs Protecting Vulnerable Environments
This blog post delves into the critical work undertaken by United Way of Hyderabad and explores the broader landscape of NGOs acting as ecosystem guardians.
7 Challenges Underrepresented Groups Face in the Workplace
We explore the challenges faced by team members from varied backgrounds, and discuss some tips to improve the workplace experiences of underrepresented groups.
Extreme Storms in the UK – October, 2023
We discuss the recent storms in the UK, which saw record-breaking weather in October, 2023, that resulted in lives – and livelihoods – tragically swept away.
Sustainable Tourism in Timor Leste – Community-Led
This article looks at environmental and social issues in Timor Leste, and proposes that green tourism be a cornerstone of development for the next few decades.
Fine Particulate Pollution in Europe – A Dire Situation
It’s an issue along the lines of “breathe the air and die prematurely.” There’s a serious problem around fine particulate pollution in Europe. Let’s discuss.
Saving the Environment Could Help Prevent the Next Pandemic
Protecting the planet and its people from the next pandemic requires similar strategies to mitigating the climate crisis. We discuss eco-conscious strategies.
Illegal Mining Devastating the Amazon Region – Key Facts
Illegal mining, especially of gold, has become the primary source of money for many residents of the Amazon region. We examine the facts and some key insights.
Psychedelics Legalization: Supporting Indigenous Communities
Many states in the US and many countries around the world are discussing psychedelics legalization or decriminalization, for good reasons. Let’s talk about it.
Designing for VUCA Environments & Social and Urban Problems
Design studio focussed on social and urban problems discusses today’s need of designing for VUCA: Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous environments.
Fast Fashion in India: The Dark Side of Cheap Clothes
This article looks at fast fashion in India, exploring the challenges facing the industry and the adverse effects on the environment and on garment workers.
The Global Situation of Food Security: Facts and Figures
We discuss the present day facts. As the lack of food security still affects many countries, crucial work is being done by key international institutions.