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Durability: The Manx Electric Railway on the Isle of Man

How Sustainability and Durability Are One and the Same

November 18, 2023

Sustainability and durability seem separate but are strongly linked. When things last longer, they use fewer resources, creating less strain on the environment.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability
Coastal erosion - Christin Smith's Inspiring Journey to Protect Doddis Beach

Christin Smith’s Inspiring Journey to Protect Doddis Beach

November 21, 2023November 18, 2023

Rallying for Mandurah’s Shores: We look at Christin Smith’s inspiring journey to protect Doddis Beach, in Western Australia, from coastal erosion.

Categories Ecology Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability
The Colossal Cost of Plastic Pollution - The Surprising Complexities of Ocean Cleanup

The Surprising Complexities of Ocean Cleanup: 6 Key Facts

November 12, 2023

In this look at the complexities of ocean cleanup, we dive into why removing waste can present so many challenges and whether scientists can overcome them.

Categories Waste Tags Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Plastic, Pollution, Waste
ICAO - Corsia Brochure - Carbon-Conscious Flying

Carbon-Conscious Flying: Is it Really Sustainable?

October 27, 2023

It’s about time that we take climate change seriously. As travellers, we can do our share in helping the environment through carbon-conscious flying.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Carbon, Environment, Lifestyle, Pollution, Travel
Crushed cars stacked at an auto scrapyard photographed in Fort Washington, Maryland, USA. A Sustainable Automotive Industry: Today and the Future

A Sustainable Automotive Industry: Today and the Future

October 27, 2023

With challenges in changing manufacturing methods to reduce carbon footprints, we look at how the automotive industry is becoming more sustainable.

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Plastic, Pollution, Recycling, Sustainability, Waste
Looking up at a chimney before a blue sky with a cloud - Fine Particulate Pollution in Europe

Fine Particulate Pollution in Europe – A Dire Situation

October 24, 2023

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.

Categories Crises Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Europe, Health, Politics, Pollution, Waste
Bog - St-Daniel sector - Frontenac National Park (Québec, Canada) - July 2008 How Fruit Peels are Saving Contaminated Wetlands

How Fruit Peels are Saving Contaminated Wetlands

October 24, 2023

Wetlands are under serious threat from various forms of contamination and pollution, but new research shows that fruit peels might make a positive impact.

Categories Ecology Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula and Environmental Sustainability

Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula and Environmental Sustainability

October 22, 2023

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.

Categories Ecology Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Travel
Trent Romer

Interview with Trent Romer, Author of This Is Our Home

October 21, 2023October 20, 2023

Trent Romer’s latest book, This Is Our Home, is a cautionary yet inspiring tale to take personal action in the fight against the planet’s destruction.

Categories Interview Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
G20's New Delhi Summit: G20 Leaders' Declaration

G20’s New Delhi Summit: Environmental Sustainability Goals

October 21, 2023October 20, 2023

In this in-depth article, we explore how G20’s New Delhi Summit charted the course for Global Environmental Stewardship and Environmental Sustainability Goals.

Categories Climate Tags Carbon, Climate, Environment, Ethics, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Municipal bus encouraging recycling in the city of Samsun in 2022 Ways to Spot Greenwashing

16 Easy Ways to Spot Greenwashing When You Shop

October 21, 2023October 11, 2023

With all the marketing and advertising, it can be challenging to spot greenwashing, and to distinguish genuinely eco-friendly and ethical products.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Pollution, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
Lego heads in a row - The Luxury of Dread: Feelings about Climate Collapse

The Luxury of Dread: Feelings about Climate Collapse

October 21, 2023October 4, 2023

Today we discuss dread: a feeling often felt by those of us who want to live sustainably, but also one that can spur us to action that combats climate anxiety.

Categories Climate Tags Climate, crises, Environment, Ethics, Food security, Pollution
Ideas to live more sustainably in the city - Grouphug portable solar panel stuck on window, with buildings visible outside

How To Live More Ethically In The City

October 21, 2023September 27, 2023

We are all essential in making a city function. As we try to live more ethically, no matter our influence, we are helping to reduce environmental injustices.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Osaka, Japan seen from inside a round window. Small plant on windowsill.

Indoor Air Quality vs. Outdoor Air Pollution: Key Facts

October 21, 2023September 26, 2023

Identifying and removing the sources of indoor air pollution, and thus improving indoor air quality, is just as important as the efforts to reduce the amount of pollution in the air outside.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Air quality, Ana Marković, Health, Pollution
Tracking data for storms within the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific basins is taken from the National Hurricane Center and the Central Pacific Hurricane Center's Northeast and North Central Pacific hurricane database. - Being Prepared: Flood Management and the Climate Crisis

Being Prepared: Flood Management and the Climate Crisis

October 21, 2023September 22, 2023

Solving the climate crisis will hopefully lead to fewer floods worldwide, but in the meantime, humanity can develop sustainable solutions for flood management.

Categories Climate Tags Carbon, Climate, crises, Ecology, Environment, Pollution, Sustainability
Green Construction: BedZED (Beddington Zero Energy Development), the UK's largest and first carbon-neutral eco-community

Green Construction: 7 Eco-Friendly Upgrades

October 21, 2023September 21, 2023

In this article, we explore Green Construction – Practices, techniques, and materials that can help alleviate the environmental cost of the building industry

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
A Guide to Biophilic Design - interior of a building with plants visible inside and outside

A Guide to Biophilic Design – Function, Beauty, & Comfort

October 21, 2023September 15, 2023

From the human need to reconnect with nature, biophilic design was born — bringing the natural environment back into our structures and community spaces.

Categories Interiors Tags Architecture, Climate, Design, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Pollution, Renewables
Illegal Mining Devastating the Amazon Region

Illegal Mining Devastating the Amazon Region – Key Facts

October 21, 2023September 12, 2023

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.

Categories Crises Tags Climate, Deforestation, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Politics, Pollution
Clinical Trials and Sustainability - Eli Lilly clinical trials recruitment at the Indiana State Fair

Clinical Trials and Sustainability – Key Interactions

October 21, 2023September 10, 2023

We explore the interaction between clinical trials and sustainability, and how clinical research can ensure a sustainable future for global healthcare.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Ecology, Ethics, Health, Plastic, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Sustainability in Malaga, Spain - Many people under umbrellas at a sunny beach

Sustainability in Malaga, Spain – Present Day and Future

October 21, 2023September 8, 2023

We look at sustainability in Malaga, on the southern coast of Spain, that is working on reducing its carbon footprint, increasing renewable energy, and more…

Categories Climate Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Europe, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Pollution, Renewables, Sustainability, Travel, Waste
Is Sustainable Mineral Extraction a Myth or Reality?

Is Sustainable Mineral Extraction a Myth or Reality?

October 21, 2023September 4, 2023

With industries expanding and new technologies emerging, the way we extract minerals needs a re-evaluation. Is sustainable mineral extraction really achievable?

Categories Innovation Tags Climate, Environment, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
The Ergonomic Office Chair and Sustainability

The Ergonomic Office Chair and Sustainability

October 21, 2023September 4, 2023

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in our daily lives. Hence, it’s important to find an ergonomic office chair that is also planet friendly.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Business, Health, Lifestyle, Plastic, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Tourism and Sustainability in the Alps - Small cabins on rolling green hillsides in the mountains

Tourism and Sustainability in the Alps – An In-Depth Guide

October 21, 2023August 28, 2023

This overview of tourism and sustainability in the Alps looks at the environmental impact of visitors to central Europe, and beneficial projects and practices.

Categories Ecology Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Travel, Waste
Sand made from glass recycling

Glass Recycling and Climate Change: Insights for the Future

October 21, 2023August 26, 2023

In this article, we delve into the importance of sustainable practices and the role of glass recycling in addressing the challenges posed by climate change.

Categories Waste Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Plastic, Pollution, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
Florida Red Tide: Beach at sunset

Florida Red Tide: Overview, Causes, & Effects

October 21, 2023August 23, 2023

We delve into the complexities of red tide, exploring its underlying causes and its extensive impact on both the natural environment and human activities.

Categories Ecology Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Health, Pollution, Waste
Exterior view of an old manor house with green gardens under a blue sky - Technology is Revolutionizing Sustainability

9 Ways That Technology is Revolutionizing Sustainability

October 21, 2023August 22, 2023

We explore some of the roles of technology in addressing sustainability challenges, including AI and robotics, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and more.

Categories Innovation Tags Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Plastic, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Insights into Renewable Energy: Solar energy panel photovoltaic cell and wind turbine farm power generator in nature landscape for production of renewable green energy is friendly industry. Clean sustainable development concept.

Insights into Renewable Energy and Climate Change

October 21, 2023August 22, 2023

Renewable energy can help propel the world toward a cleaner and more sustainable future. Hopefully, that will happen sooner rather than later.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Pollution, Renewables, Sustainability
Renter-Friendly Ways to Work From Home More Sustainably - View from the sidewalk of a green tiled building with plants in the window frame

10 Renter-Friendly Ways to Work From Home More Sustainably

October 21, 2023August 20, 2023

Create an environmentally-friendly work-from-home environment without going all extreme makeover on your home. Check out these 10 easy tips instead!

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Housing Cooperatives and Environmental Sustainability: An urban garden

Housing Cooperatives and Environmental Sustainability

October 21, 2023August 18, 2023

This article looks at exactly what housing cooperatives are, and how things like co-housing and high-density housing can support environmental sustainability.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Minimizing E-waste In The Digital Age: A PC open with it's various internal parts on display

Minimizing E-waste In The Digital Age – The Green Revolution

October 21, 2023July 24, 2023

A discussion of the Green Revolution, with a focus on minimizing E-waste, and why this global issue requires a concerted effort to address in the Digital Age.

Categories Waste Tags Environment, Ethics, Plastic, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
wild nature mountain landscape, river valleys and forests - The Effects of Hard Water on the Environment and Human Health

The Effects of Hard Water on the Environment and Human Health

October 21, 2023July 19, 2023

We discuss the facts about hard water vs soft water, how each may affect human health, and their positive and negative interactions with natural environments.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Ecology, Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Pollution, Waste
Greenery and massive structures seen from the air in Singapore - Solarpunk and Sustainability

Solarpunk and Sustainability: Towards a Better Future

October 21, 2023July 16, 2023

This article explores the solarpunk movement, its role in the fight against climate change, and how Solarpunk Presents explores hopes for a better tomorrow.

Categories Climate Tags Christie Johnson, Climate, Design, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Pollution, Waste
Tourism in Bali

Negative Impacts of Tourism in Bali: A Comprehensive Guide

October 21, 2023July 10, 2023

In this article, we explore the negative impacts of tourism in Bali, such as environmental issues and effects on equality, as well as positive consequences.

Categories Travel Tags Asia, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Equality, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Pollution, Travel
Satellite View: Threats to the Great Barrier Reef

5 Biggest Threats to the Great Barrier Reef

October 21, 2023June 28, 2023

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.

Categories Ecology Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Oceans, Pollution, Sustainability, Travel, Waste
The Environmental Cost Of The Maritime Sector: Global greenhouse gas emissions by sector

The Environmental Cost Of The Maritime Sector: Key Facts

October 21, 2023June 25, 2023

To lessen the negative impact of its operations, the maritime sector must improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and promote environmental sustainability.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Carbon, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Sustainable Transportation: A monorail in Germany

Sustainable Transportation: Eco-Friendly Commuting Options

October 25, 2023June 15, 2023

An in-depth look at sustainable transportation: eco-friendly travel and commuting options that help reduce your carbon footprint and make our planet healthier.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Business, Carbon, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Pollution, Sustainability
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