Degrowth: A Sustainable Solution Or Certain Economic Disaster?
It’s time to consider “degrowth”, reducing our activities and shrinking our economies to lessen our carbon emissions and negative effects on the environment.
sustainability • ethics • climate • waste • renewables • ecology • poverty • equality
It’s time to consider “degrowth”, reducing our activities and shrinking our economies to lessen our carbon emissions and negative effects on the environment.
In this article, we look at the biggest environmental impacts of mining, ranging from habitat destruction to climate change. Understanding them is crucial.
By adopting sustainable barrier materials, the packaging industry makes strides in reducing waste, lowering carbon footprints and conserving natural resources.
Public schools across the country are beginning to prioritize teaching climate change to show children how to lessen their emissions and prepare for the future.
EV charging stations with wildflower plots can improve the environmental impact of these roadside stations and help offset the negatives. Let’s discuss.
A closer look at everyday people, surfers, fighting the plastic waste problem in Bali, where the future of beaches is now looking just a little more positive.
The concept of Virtual Water has emerged as a framework for understanding the intricate relationships between water, trade, and sustainability. Let’s discuss.
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.
Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) may be a key element of the transition to cleaner, more efficient energy systems, and thus a more sustainable future. We discuss.
In this article, we break down the health effects of ducted heating, examine the causes, and look at ways you can improve the indoor air quality of your home.
Discover the secret world of Britain’s temperate rainforest, its burgeoning threats, and what you can do to help protect these vanishing habitats.
Groundwater monitoring is key for sustainable water management, as it is a significant component of agriculture, industry, and supplies of potable water.
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.
As air travel shows no signs of slowing, decarbonizing aviation is a difficult but essential goal. We look at the role of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs).
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.
Can energy-efficient homes alone make a significant impact on reducing the planet’s carbon footprint? Evelyn Long breaks down the facts and explores in detail.
Innovative, eco-friendly methods have emerged as potential solutions to address the challenges faced by traditional land management practices. We discuss.
A wave of grassroots movements and community-led initiatives is sweeping across borders, inspiring change and creating a commitment to preserving the planet.
Safeguarding your living space against indoor air pollution and improving your air quality can make a big difference in your health and well-being. 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 article, we discuss the environmental toll of waste, and how a transition to a circular economy is paramount to providing a clean, livable future.
Sustainability and durability seem separate but are strongly linked. When things last longer, they use fewer resources, creating less strain on the environment.
Rallying for Mandurah’s Shores: We look at Christin Smith’s inspiring journey to protect Doddis Beach, in Western Australia, from coastal erosion.
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.
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.
With challenges in changing manufacturing methods to reduce carbon footprints, we look at how the automotive industry is becoming more sustainable.
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.
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.
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.
In this in-depth article, we explore how G20’s New Delhi Summit charted the course for Global Environmental Stewardship and Environmental Sustainability Goals.
With all the marketing and advertising, it can be challenging to spot greenwashing, and to distinguish genuinely eco-friendly and ethical products.
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.
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.
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.
Solving the climate crisis will hopefully lead to fewer floods worldwide, but in the meantime, humanity can develop sustainable solutions for flood management.