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.
sustainability • ethics • climate • waste • renewables • ecology • poverty • equality
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 are an innovative concept that draws inspiration from ancient practices. But what exactly are the benefits? Let’s take a closer look.
Natural Ethos: An Exploration of Nature, Resilience, and Sustainability. Details on the Art Exhibition in Berlin, running from July 6th til August 31st, 2024
Step off the beaten path and explore Bali with Astungkara Way, where sustainable tourism and local culture create a mutually transformative experience
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 has a vast potential for environmental sustainability, especially when compared to the problematic Plain Concrete. Ellen takes us for a closer look.
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.
We look at fibre arts in Canada, where the Sustainable Fibre Arts Conference “Made in Canada” will be held by the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Sustainable Fabric: Not all fabrics are created equal, especially as regards the costs of production and disposal to the environment and to human health.
This discussion of Indonesian traditional herbal medicine explores the historical uses of herbs and other plants, and looks at where they fit in today’s world.
Erin Hassett, of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, chats with snow scientist Megan Guinn about glaciers, wild fires, avalanches, and more.
When air, water, biology, and rocks interact with each other at the Earth’s surface, a life-giving property emerges. But what is soil exactly? Let’s dig deeper.
This deep dive into artificial turf looks at the history and chemical composition of this ubiquitous creation, as well as its health and environmental impacts.
Discover the secret world of Britain’s temperate rainforest, its burgeoning threats, and what you can do to help protect these vanishing habitats.
An in-depth look into the true sustainability of bamboo.
Meet one of the world’s rarest avian marvels: The endangered Samoan “Little Dodo”, also known as the manumea, or as the tooth-billed pigeon.
A look back at the environmental devastation left in the wake of humanity’s rise to dominance, and a look forward at the ways in which we might make amends.
Innovative, eco-friendly methods have emerged as potential solutions to address the challenges faced by traditional land management practices. We discuss.
As climate change reshapes the cold-water habitats, the question looms: Can people harmonize with the Great Lakes to ensure a future where both sides survive?
In this complete guide, we explore the history of suburban green grass lawns, discuss why they are so popular today, and examine the true environmental cost.
Rallying for Mandurah’s Shores: We look at Christin Smith’s inspiring journey to protect Doddis Beach, in Western Australia, from coastal erosion.
Wetlands are under serious threat from various forms of contamination and pollution, but new research shows that fruit peels might make a positive impact.
Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula has miles of pristine coastline, and remote Mayan ruins, but things are changing rapidly. We look at issues faced by the region.
The UN’s Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services highlights invasive species as a threat behind 60% of recorded biodiversity loss.
There are many avenues when looking at environmental careers, and you might just come across a few wildflower opportunities that will inspire you to bloom.
This overview of tourism and sustainability in the Alps looks at the environmental impact of visitors to central Europe, and beneficial projects and practices.
Considering all the positive environmental and ethical implications, it could benefit the whole world to practice entomophagy, the eating of eating insects.
We delve into the complexities of red tide, exploring its underlying causes and its extensive impact on both the natural environment and human activities.
Agroforestry is a regenerative farming method in which farmers integrate trees into croplands, boosting yields and enhancing soil, water and ecological health.
With around 3,000 individual reef systems, this article explores the 5 biggest threats to the Great Barrier Reef and what is being done to combat them.
We take an in-depth look at the effect of fabrics of many different types on the environment and on human health, and we discuss possible solutions.
The concept of the circular blue economy has emerged as a solution to transform waste into wealth while promoting sustainability in the maritime sector.
We discuss the concept of a Sustainable Blue Economy, which aims to promote economic stability while preserving the health and diversity of marine ecosystems.
As “Sailors for Sustainability”, Floris van Hees and Ivar Smits encounter positive people everywhere, and document solutions to the global challenges we face.
My Tree Initiative partners with local businesses, councils, and schools to set up planting sites for reforestation, where even children get to participate.
An interview with “Designing with Disaster” exhibition curator, Professor Hitoshi Abe, encourages us to consider what makes a resilient and sustainable city.