Environment

Thrivability and the Precautionary Principle

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With the rapid advancements in technology and innovations, the pace of change in the modern world has accelerated. This has led to an increase in challenges related to sustainability, environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and social inequity. As a result, there is a pressing need to adhere to the principles of Thrivability. This focuses on avoiding […]

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Environment, Government, Sustainability

Guiding Hatchlings Home: The Impact of Smart Lighting on Turtle Navigation

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Introduction to smart lighting for turtle navigation SDG7 is a global issue concerning sustainable, affordable, and clean energy. Science and technology are useful tools for improving energy usage, allowing progress towards this goal. THRIVE Project’s Foundational Focus Factors of science-based targets and a strong emphasis on sustainability and beyond are key. These factors help promote

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Energy, Environment, Science, Sustainability, Uncategorized

How Waterway Pollution Fuels Extreme Weather and Climate Disasters

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Introduction Water and climate change are inextricably linked. Extreme weather makes water scarce, less predictable, and more polluted (UN Water, n.d.). Waterway pollution is becoming a critical global concern as climate change intensifies extreme weather events. Storms, floods, and hurricanes are now more frequent and more destructive, placing immense pressure on natural and built water systems.

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Environment, Science, Sustainability
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Safeguarding Brisbane’s Waterways 

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A Study of Enterococci in Brisbane’s Waterways  Brisbane’s waterways are central to social life and recreation. However, rising enterococci levels—an indicator of faecal contamination—pose a serious risk to public health. The Brisbane City Council monitors enterococci levels across eleven popular sites and publishes the data publicly. The Brisbane Waterwise team at THRIVE Project conducted a detailed statistical analysis revealing problematic trends,

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Environment, Health, THRIVE News
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Sustainable Lifestyle vs. Thrivable Living: Everyday Choices

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Introduction: From Sustainability to Thrivability Adopting a sustainable lifestyle involves making everyday choices that reduce our environmental impact while maintaining or even improving our quality of life. Researchers and United Nations reports highlight several core areas of action – from daily eco-friendly habits and waste reduction to cutting carbon emissions and practising mindful consumption –

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Education, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability

Interceptors: River Cleaning Systems

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Approximately 1000 rivers worldwide contribute to the majority of ocean pollution (The Ocean Cleanup, 2021). Ocean pollution is a significant threat to marine life and ecosystem health, concerning the THRIVE Focus Foundational Factor (FFF) of Strong Sustainability. This FFF works towards creating an evironment that benefits nature. This pollution also impacts human health and recreational

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Environment, Sustainability

Harnessing Nature: Stormwater Solutions for a Changing Climate

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Introduction Nature is one of our greatest assets in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. As urban areas increasingly face the threat of flooding, it is essential that we turn to nature for solutions. Nature-based solutions such as green infrastructure offer effective, sustainable ways to manage stormwater while also delivering multiple benefits. These solutions

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Environment, Sustainability
Decarbonisation tackles climate change by reducing greenhouse gasses from our skies

Air Pollution and the Regenerative Future: Why Clean Air Matters for Thrivability

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Introduction Air pollution is a significant global problem, and human beings have contributed significantly to this issue. Air Quality Indices (AQI) around the world are showing unhealthy levels of pollution and particulate matter owing to the burning of fossil fuels and unhealthy practices such as mining (ABC, 2020). Some cities have such severe air pollution

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Environment, Health, Sustainability

Smart Farming: Sustainable Agricultural Storage, Irrigation, and Greenhouse Systems

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Introduction to Smart Farming According to recent estimates, the world population will hit 9.6 billion by 2050, which will require a 70% increase in food production. This presents a major challenge for farmers who already struggle with limited resources, climate change, and a growing demand for sustainable farming practices (Elkady, 2023). The agricultural sector must

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Energy, Environment, Innovation, Sustainability

Climate Change affects Health: Rising Risks and Adaptation

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Climate change is not a distant threat, it has become a health emergency affecting communities worldwide. Experts now call climate change ‘the biggest global health threat of the 21st century’ (Romanello et al., 2024), meaning that rising temperatures, shifting weather patterns, and more extreme events are already harming human health. From heatwaves that claim lives

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Environment, Government, Health, Sustainability
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