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Ocean Health

Why is ocean health important for human well-being?

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The ocean is our planet’s largest ecosystem. It covers 71% of the Earth’s surface and contains about 97% of the Earth’s water (IPCC, 2019). Almost 2.4 billion people live within 100 km of the ocean globally and interact directly with it regularly (United Nations Ocean Conference). Unfortunately, our global ocean faces numerous pressures that affect […]

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Our oceans are under serious threat from human waste and debris killing marine life.

Warning: Trashing the Ocean is Killing Marine Life

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The entanglement and ingestion of plastic is killing marine life at an alarming rate. Thousands of seabirds, sea turtles, seals, and other marine mammals die from this each year. Endangered wildlife like Hawaiian Monk Seals and Pacific Loggerhead Sea Turtles are among nearly 700 species that swallow or get caught in plastic waste. On top

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Plastic Interceptors Clean Up The Bangkok River

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Plastic pollution is one of the grave environmental threats we face, harming both animal and human health. Single-use plastic accounts for 40% of plastic production globally (Parker, 2024). Owing to the take-make-dispose culture, most of these plastic bags and wrappers end up in waterways and ultimately the ocean. Plastic flow to the oceans is predicted

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Gender Inequalities In ESG Investing And Finance

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Over recent decades both experienced and prospective investors have become increasingly aware of the impact that their investments can have on the world around them. To rectify this moral dilemma, some choose to focus their investments and finances on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. In other words, they choose to invest in firms or

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The Impact Of Heatwaves On Human Health

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In an environment where rising temperatures are a concern to the world today, the impact of heatwaves is increasingly becoming common due to global warming (i.e. increasing high temperatures). Which may pose a notable threat to food security and more importantly human health. As temperatures continue to rise, so does the occurrence and human exposure

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Environment, Health, Science, Sustainability
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March 2024 THRIVE Webinar Highlights Featuring Ute Michaela Arndt, Jessica Halim and Nidhi Sharma

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The THRIVE project expresses its heartfelt appreciation to Ute Michaela Arndt, Jessica Halim and Nidhi Sharma for their insightful presentations at the March 2024 Thrivability Matters Webinar. This webinar focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG-3): Good Health and Well-Being & Sustainability Metrics. With their vast knowledge, our presenters caught our attention, highlighting crucial issues surrounding our

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Transforming Healthcare: 10 Top Technologies

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The ongoing and rapid global revolution of innovative technologies is transforming the healthcare industry remarkably. Certainly, strong emphasis and increased investment are set to drive the industry more than any other in the future. Therefore, this article will explore 10 Technologies Revolutionising Healthcare. How are Humans Transforming Healthcare? “Revolutionising Healthcare” is a term used to

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