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Sentient sea creatures are recognised in several countries. The implications for fishing practices, animal welfare and sustainability are enormous.

Sentient Sea Creatures: Recognising Consciousness

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Humans have traditionally held the firm belief that we are the ‘sentient beings’ and we are highly superior to other species on planet Earth. We put this down to ideas about consciousness, feeling, thinking and reasoning. However, in recent decades, scientists and animal rights activists have given more weight to sentience in animals. Many legal […]

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Environment, Science, Society, Sustainability
The steady state economy wants to maintain human and ecological wellbeing whilst remaining within the limits of growth.

The Steady State Economy: Limits to Economic Growth?

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A Steady State Economy (SSE) is an economy that is stable and at ‘equilibrium’. That means that factors like demand, supply, and production are relatively constant and sustainable. Further, there is stable population size. Economic activity in a steady state economy is sufficient to support the population but does not exceed resource limits. Thus, a

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Energy, Environment, Society, Sustainability
Indigenous Fire Management

Caring for Country: Indigenous Custodians in Australia

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What is ‘Caring for Country’? In Australia, indigenous custodians have managed the land for at least 65 000 years. First Nations people are the oldest living culture in our world. Long before colonisation, they practiced Indigenous Land Management (ILM). Indigenous custodians developed and honed various land management practices known as caring for country. The result

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Environment, Innovation, Society, Sustainability
Big cats are not meant to be kept in captivity. Wildlife museums and petting zoos must be properly regulated.

Big Cats in North America: The Cost of Smuggling Animals

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The recent Netflix series, Tiger King, drew public attention to the breeding, captivity and trade of big cats in the US. However, the appalling conditions in which animals lived became a major concern for many viewers. According to NGOs, there are more tigers in captivity in the US than there are tigers in the wild globally.

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Environment, Society, Sustainability
Traditional Knowledge and sustainable development practices may be found in many indigenous communities.

Traditional Knowledge and Sustainable development

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Traditional knowledge (TK) describes the know-how, skills and practices that are passed on through generations. Indigenous communities have, for millennia, adjusted their behaviour, strategies and local knowledge to changes in their surroundings. Thus, traditional knowledge provides a useful resource for sustainable development strategy. TK often forms part of a community’s cultural or spiritual identity. What

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Environment, Society, Sustainability
Are pills helping us in solving world hunger? Or are they simply a supplement that cannot replace the role of food.

Solving World Hunger: Can we live on pills alone?

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The idea of solving world hunger with pills may sound like something out of a dystopian novel. However, in reality, it’s not all that that far-fetched. In recent years, there’s been an increasing trend towards taking pills to meet nutritional needs. While this may seem like a convenient way to get all the nutrients your

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Environment, Health, Innovation, Lifestyle, Society, Sustainability
E-waste is becoming a global problem. Discarded electronic appliances need careful e-waste management. Public policy and awareness is vital.

E-Waste Management Trends Around the World

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When you buy a new phone, a new fridge, or replace a broken monitor, what happens to the old one? With so many electronics around today, we need to think seriously about ‘e-waste’. This type of waste includes all discarded appliances. For example, mobile phones, laptops, tablets, televisions, and even ovens and fridges. That’s because

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Environment, Government, Lifestyle, Society, Sustainability, Technology
With increasing water scarcity around the world due to environmental changes and population growth, a new approach to sustainability for water consumption is urgently required.

Sustainability for water consumption: Are we prepared?

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Sustainability for water is an issue of worldwide concern. Global warming and population growth are driving up demand. Yet, the problem is not that rainfall and water supplies are drying up, but that access to fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce. Today, more than 844 million people do not have reliable access to clean water.

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Environment, Science, Society, Strategy, Sustainability
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