Sustainable Aquaculture in Tribal-Corporate Collaboration
Pacific Seafood and the Colville Confederated Tribes have developed a steelhead farming operation that bridges environmental responsibility with economics.
Ecology
Ecology focuses on the relationships between species, landscapes, and the systems that sustain life on Earth. In this section, we explore biodiversity loss, habitat restoration, conservation science, and the cultural and ecological knowledge that supports healthy ecosystems.
These articles highlight the intricate connections that bind humans and nature, offering perspectives on how ecological balance can be restored amid accelerating environmental pressures. It’s a space for readers who want to understand the natural world not just as scenery, but as a complex, interdependent living system.
Rethinking Our Farming Approaches: The Sustainable Way
In an era where the impact of climate change can no longer be ignored, there’s no place for unsustainable agricultural practices.
Land Reclamation: A Destructive Force on Malaysia’s Coastlines
Malaysia’s coastal land reclamation is reshaping shorelines and livelihoods. Here’s how dredging affects seagrass, mangroves, fisheries, and flood risk.
How Nickel Mining Parameters Are Creating a “Dead Zone” in Indonesia’s Water Systems
How the mining process, processing parameters and tailings disposal methods contribute to widespread water contamination across Indonesia.
Inside Auroville’s Living Laboratory of Sustainable Building
Auroville, founded in 1968 spanning parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, India, was conceived as an experimental township on what was once a barren plateau.
Guardians of the Himalayas: Apis laboriosa and the Himalayan Ecosystem
There’s one tiny creature that has survived the harsh conditions and defies the odds every day, the Himalayan giant honeybee, Apis laboriosa.
How Paper Over-consumption is Damaging the Environment
Even if we make sure that we recycle it, our global paper industry is placing an unbearable weight on the planet’s forests, water, and climate.
The Blue Carbon vault: How Restoring Mangroves Locks Away CO2 and Protects Coasts
Mangroves, which were often thought of as wastelands, are now more widely acknowledged as blue carbon ecosystems that can store enormous amounts of carbon.
What Are Natural Fibers? The Complete Beginner’s Guide
The way we produce and use materials affects the world’s biggest challenges: climate change, waste pollution, biodiversity loss, and social inequality.
The Wonder Plant That is Thabalaba (Miers)
Dr Noliya Mponya thinks Malawi needs to domesticate the Thabalaba plant, whose scientific name is Jateorhiza palmata.
Why Dispersers Matter for Energy, Materials, & Food Research
Dispersers (high-shear mixers) shape clean-energy materials, batteries, composites, and food emulsions. Here’s how dispersion affects performance, scale-up, and waste.
Malawi’s Demand for Fish Swells Amid Declining Fish Stocks
Over the years, Lake Malawi, the fourth largest fresh water lake in the world by volume, has been losing fish stocks at alarming levels.
Chia Lagoon: Restoring Bird Numbers and Biodiversity
Chia Lagoon in Malawi has over 600 bird species, and many are endemic. Their numbers have been threatened by overhunting, but recent efforts have seen a change.
The Bird-Friendly Fence and Home: Design Considerations to Prevent Avian Collisions While Maintaining Security
Avian collisions with man-made structures greatly affect bird populations and erode biodiversity. Are there practical solutions?
The Neighbourhood Sustainability Indicator Project
A project carried out in Finland by the Helsinki Institute of Urban and Regional Studies collected indicators of a sustainable neighbourhood.
Vivaia – Sustainable, Wearable Shoes for Every Occasion
It’s convenient that one brand can offer everything you need and want, plus offer an ethically run and sustainably made product.
Plant-Based Diets, Food Systems, and a Circular Economy
Plant-based diets offer one of the most effective ways to align your eating habits with circular economy goals. Let’s look at the reasons why.
Drought-Proofing Your Landscape: Adaptive Strategies for a Changing Climate
Drought-proof landscaping is quickly becoming necessary if you want your outdoor space to survive a changing climate. Droughts are happening more often and lasting longer.
Sand as a Finite Resource: The Need to Reduce Consumption
Sand may not come to mind when most people think of the world’s limited resources. As through the hourglass, however, sand may be indeed be running out.
Climate Change and Invasive Species: A Growing Threat to Biodiversity
Climate change and invasive species are interconnected, which may create the most negative consequences for indigenous plants and animals.
Smart Landscaping Solutions: Using Technology to Enhance Eco-Friendly Practices
Smart landscaping leverages an array of digital systems and physical nodes to enhance eco-friendly practices during design and planning.
Clean Water Access: Emerging Technologies
Let’s take a closer look at some cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize clean water access for the billions of people in need.
Sustainability within Natural Environmental Cycles
This article looks at two successful and sustainable initiavies, one harnessing energy from ocean waves and the other a sanctuary for migrating birds.
Gut Health and Ethical, Sustainable Agriculture
Ethical and sustainable agriculture is essential in improving our food’s nutritional quality, and therefore, our gut health. Let’s look at the details.
Mangrove Forests: A History, Current State, and What’s Next
A look at the current state of mangrove forests worldwide, how we got here, and plans for the future of these delicate yet critical ecosystems.
Mangrove Forests: Environmental and Economic Benefits
The environmental and economic benefits of mangrove forests, from carbon capture and water filtration to reducing the financial impacts of climate change.
An Overview of the Threats to Mangrove Forests
The various threats to mangrove forests can all be traced to humankind, from agriculture and coastal development to tourism and climate change. Let’s discuss.
2024 Crestone Energy Fair
A look at the 2024 Crestone Energy Fair, a community at the frontier of sustainable living, with innovative and regenerative ideas for the future.
10 Surprising Environmental Benefits of Backyard Chickens
Looking for a way to reduce your environmental footprint while enjoying fresh eggs for breakfast? Your answer might just come in the form of backyard chickens.
Ferns and Urban Heat Islands: A Promising Solution
Certain characteristics could make ferns another eco-friendly way to address the exacerbating effects of heat islands. Let’s take a closer look.
Forest Schools: Exploring the Benefits of Outdoor Learning
Forest schools are an innovative concept that draws inspiration from ancient practices. But what exactly are the benefits? Let’s take a closer look.
Natural Ethos: Nature, Resilience, and Sustainability
Natural Ethos: An Exploration of Nature, Resilience, and Sustainability. Details on the Art Exhibition in Berlin, running from July 6th til August 31st, 2024
Astungkara Way Lead Bali Tourism into a New Regenerative Era
Step off the beaten path and explore Bali with Astungkara Way, where sustainable tourism and local culture create a mutually transformative experience
Prioritizing Outdoor Spaces for a More Sustainable Society
Green areas let people connect, but they can be counterproductive to environmental efforts. Here’s a guide to outdoor spaces’ role in a sustainable society.
Hempcrete: Sustainable Building for Clean Living
Hempcrete has a vast potential for environmental sustainability, especially when compared to the problematic Plain Concrete. Ellen takes us for a closer look.
Water Leaks and Ecosystem Health
This guide discusses common sources of water leaks in the home, and the subsequent effects this can have on local ecosystems and the wider environment.