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Ecology

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Tackling a Locust Plague in the 21st Century: A Sustainability Issue

December 10, 2025November 20, 2020 by May Livere

In East Africa, experts are warning of new threat to food security, that of an unprecedented locust outbreak that began at the end of 2019.

Categories Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation Tags Africa, Climate, Ecology, Food security, Organic farming, Poverty
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Chitetezo Mbaula: When Women Take the Lead to Fight Deforestation

December 10, 2025November 2, 2020 by Deogracias Benjamin Kalima

Chitetezo Mbaula: The innovative cooking stove that is sweeping across rural Malawi, and encouraging environmental conservation in its wake.

Categories Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation Tags Africa, Climate, Deforestation, Deogracias Benjamin Kalima, Design, Ecology, Economics, Poverty, Reforestation
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Make Your Food Shop More Sustainable by Asking These 5 Simple Questions

September 28, 2025October 31, 2020 by Heather Grant

Our food shop is so intrinsically connected to how we treat the environment, though it often doesn’t cross our minds as we do this weekly chore.

Categories Practical Sustainable Living for Everyday Life Tags Blush, Ecology, Food security, Heather Grant, Lifestyle, Organic food, Organic standards, Pesticides, Plastic, Zero-waste
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Modular Construction: More Efficient, More Environmental

April 25, 2024October 30, 2020 by Daniel Gray

Greater focus on sustainability in recent years has led architects and builders to put the environment in focus with their creations.

Categories Climate Technology and Sustainable Innovation Tags Architecture, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Vegan Leather Backpack

What is Vegan Leather? It’s Creation and Environmental Effects

September 28, 2025October 7, 2020 by Ana Yong

Not only is it a more humane choice, it could be argued that it’s the only type of leather that can contribute to biodiversity, and to a brighter future for our fragile planet.

Categories Sustainable Fashion, Materials and Ethics Tags Ana Yong, Blush, Ecology, Ethics, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Cute Rabbit

Why You Should Choose Cruelty-Free Cosmetics

September 28, 2025September 25, 2020 by Komal Shah

If you’re interested in cruelty-free cosmetics but aren’t quite ready to make the switch, these are a few things you’ll want to consider.

Categories Practical Sustainable Living for Everyday Life Tags Beauty, Blush, Cosmetics, Ecology, Ethics, Lifestyle
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The History and Safety of Teflon and PTFE: What Is Teflon? And Should I Be Concerned?

October 22, 2023August 31, 2020 by David Lewis

PTFE, and the associated brand Teflon, is found in kitchens across the world. Just as common, perhaps, are concerns over just how safe these products really are.

Categories Sustainable Kitchens, Food and Cooking Tags Ecology, Ethics, Health, Politics
Farmer with cotton harvest

Stitch by Stitch: With Kutch Weaving and Kala Cotton Fabric

October 22, 2023August 2, 2020 by Brett Stadelmann

Stitch by Stitch: A socially responsible textile brand committed to working with sustainable materials while supporting marginalized communities.

Categories Climate Technology and Sustainable Innovation Tags Asia, Cotton, Ecology, Economics, Equality, India, Organic, Organic farming, Pesticides, Poverty
Kenya Coast

Mangrove Restoration: Sustaining Mangroves for Better Livelihoods Along the Kenyan Coast

October 22, 2023April 11, 2020 by May Livere

Mangrove forest restoration: Communities living along the coast of Kenya are protecting these ecosystems while also utilizing them to support livelihoods

Categories Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation Tags Africa, Deforestation, Ecology, May Livere, Reforestation
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Why Majestic Tim Matters, And 7 Simple Tips

October 22, 2023April 5, 2020 by May Livere

The world lost Majestic Tim, one of Kenya’s largest elephants, in early February 2020. His story can improve awareness of conservation efforts worldwide.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Africa, Conservation, Ecology, May Livere
starry sky

Choose the Dark Side to Discover Light: The Effects of Light Pollution and How to Reduce It

October 22, 2023February 26, 2020 by Ana Marković

It’s important to educate people on the negative effect of excessive light and what they can do to reduce energy consumption and preserve the darkness of the night sky.

Categories Waste, Recycling and the Circular Economy Tags Carbon, Conservation, Ecology, Light pollution, Waste
Tree on grassy hilltop

How To Go Carbon Neutral

December 10, 2025August 26, 2019 by Christina De La Rocha

If we hope to avoid the impending climatic disaster, carbon neutrality should be the goal of everyone, but is net-zero carbon emissions truly achievable?

Categories Practical Sustainable Living for Everyday Life Tags Carbon, Christina De La Rocha, Climate, Ecology, Renewables
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Is Cotton Sustainable? The Ethical and Environmental Impact of Using Cotton

October 22, 2023July 15, 2019 by Ana Yong

In India, more than 100,000 people lack access to clean water, and yet a single pair of jeans can consume around 8,000 litres.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Ana Yong, Cotton, Ecology, Ethics, Recycling, Waste
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An Argument Against Pesticides: Fuming Over Fumigation

December 10, 2025June 1, 2019 by Christina De La Rocha

When a nearby farm is sprayed, we have to shut all our windows and doors to keep the fumes out of the house, but there’s nothing we can do to save the bees.

Categories Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation Tags Agriculture, Christina De La Rocha, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Pesticides, Waste
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Environmental Action: A Teenager’s Simple Call

December 10, 2025May 1, 2019 by Little Miss Expat

This Earth is our home, it gives us shelter, food, and nurtures us; yet we continue to destroy this planet day after day. This is not right.

Categories Climate Change News, Science and Solutions Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Little Miss Expat
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What does the future hold for Borneo’s Bajau Laut?

December 8, 2025May 1, 2019 by Sally M. Fox

Visitors to Mabul Island in Borneo flock to witness some of the most diverse marine life remaining in the world. But whilst there, they are almost guaranteed to meet another mysterious community that call the sea home.

Categories Sustainable Travel and Responsible Tourism Tags Asia, Climate, Culture, Ecology, Poverty, Travel
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Planetary Boundaries, Food and Humanity

December 10, 2025May 1, 2019 by Jagadish Wagle

Due to the complex interaction between human activities and the ecosystem, humanity’s food system is facing severe threats.

Categories Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation Tags Climate, Ecology, Food security, Jagadish Wagle, Planetary boundaries, Poverty, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
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