In 2014, a collection of leading global cities formed the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance (CNCA). This alliance committed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050. Although they account for less than 2% of the earth’s surface, cities are major contributors to climate change. They consume 78% of the world’s energy and produce more […]
Carbon Neutral Cities: Mission Impossible? Read Post »
Government, Sustainability
Electric vehicle (EV) usage has been on the rise in recent years. By the end of 2020, a reported 10.8 million electric vehicles were on the road worldwide. Sales of battery-electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) increased by 137% from 2019 (Zap Map, 2021). China boasts the biggest EV market, but Norway is
How Does Poor Infrastructure Reduce EV Popularity? Read Post »
Government, Innovation, Strategy, Technology
The industrial revolution started in the 18th century and has since paved the way for modern technology, and therefore, resulted in today’s digital society. Unfortunately, the digital transformation has been made evident in developed countries, while technology in developing countries can still be inaccessible or lagging behind. However, with developed countries’ help, we can bridge
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Business, Government, Innovation, Society, Sustainability, Technology
It’s been more than 20 years since we observed the turn of the millennium. Yet, there still remains an unacceptable level of unresolved issues from the past. Access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) is still heavily compromised in many parts of the world. Whilst this article’s main focus is poor sanitation, it also relates
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Coronavirus, Government, Health, Science, Society, Sustainability
Kenya is a country with a water crisis. While the average Australian household consumes 340 L of water per person per day, in Africa, people have to make do with 47 L per day. You can check your own water consumption using the calculator below: Over 80% of Kenya is arid or semi-arid. Water deficiency
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Government, Health, Innovation, Society
Available freshwater sources are expected to decline with changes to rainfall patterns accompanying global climate change (McGee, 2013). As our population grows, so does the pressure on water sources for consumption. To ensure future supplies of fresh and clean water, sustainable water management must become a priority in all countries. It would allow a nation
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Energy, Environment, Government, Sustainability
In this modern era, one would have thought that gender inequality is probably an outdated or resolved matter. However, transcending generations, gender inequality still represents a major contemporary issue. First and foremost, in order to understand what gender inequality is about, it is important to grasp the meaning of gender equality. The gender equality concept
135.6 more years of gender inequality – A wake-up call? Read Post »
Business, Coronavirus, Government, Lifestyle, Society, Strategy, Sustainability, Technology
Voluntourism is becoming one of the trendiest ways to travel and provide help in low socio-economic areas. It has become a rite of passage for many gap year students, with 1.6 million people volunteering overseas each year (Save The Children, 2017). Recently, many have criticised voluntourism, claiming it often does more harm than good. Although
Does voluntourism do more harm than good? Read Post »
Government, Society, Sustainability
What is carbon tax? A carbon tax is a fee paid on the carbon content of goods and services. Typically applied to the energy and transport sectors, carbon taxes are used to encourage the reduction of CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions. Currently, national carbon taxes are established in 25 countries, including Japan, Ukraine, Canada,
Carbon tax: Does it really work? Read Post »
Business, Energy, Government, Sustainability
Fossil fuel subsidies undermine the efforts to stop climate change. Yet, governments in many countries continue to give – what are essentially unreasonably large discounts – to coal, oil, and gas companies. This is despite the fact that many of these countries have committed themselves to climate change solutions. Fuel subsidies are a major barrier
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Environment, Government, Sustainability
