The year 2020 marks a milestone in humanity’s learning process. The impact on the planet has been so great that scientists around the world are now calling for our period in the Earth’s history of just 200,000 years to be named ‘The Anthropocene Epoch,’ (the age of humans). We look at the facts behind the […]
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Environment, Science, Society
Why is scuba diving on coral reefs significantly treacherous? According to the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network, as of late 2000, an estimated 27% of the world’s coral reefs were severely damaged (GCRMN, 2000). Subsequently, the ‘Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2020‘ report found that between 2009 and 2018 there was a progressive
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Environment, Science, Society, Sustainability
The rise of the BRICS group comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa has significantly developed. This growth and recent engagements with other nations changed the global economic landscape, with a combined population of over 3 billion people. As a large share of the world’s GDP, these nations have seen remarkable economic growth
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Business, Health, Society
Amid growing concerns about how the construction industry impacts the environment and contributes to carbon emissions, the THRIVE Project has completed a significant study focussing on how construction materials affect the environment and shape the impact of buildings on nature. Here we explore Building With Purpose – Case Study Insights: Reducing the Carbon Footprint of
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Energy, Environment, Society, Sustainability, THRIVE News
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing, reflects a wide range of underlying concerns for investors. Certain beliefs, such as ethical ones, inform people’s judgment about investment decisions.
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Business, Environment, Government, Society, Strategy, Sustainability
Several connections exist between smart architecture and well-being, assisting in the development of healthy and sustainable surroundings. As social creatures, humans coexist with others in their immediate environment, which has a substantial impact on well-being. Consequently, we can satisfy our need for a healthy, occupied environment by utilising building systems that include technology. These provide
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Environment, Innovation, Society
What is ESG? ESG is facing a slew of criticism from experts due to its limitations in truly contributing to sustainability. We explain this by the essence of ESG being inward-looking rather than outward-looking. ESG is the consideration of environmental, social and governance factors alongside financial factors in business decision-making. Sustainability, on the other hand,
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Business, Society, Sustainability
Global economic inequality is the outcome of different historical events. Colonialism is one of the most influential legacies that leaves an indelible mark on societies worldwide. Many countries have political and economic inequalities traced back to the colonial era. So, how have colonial legacies contributed to the political and economic inequalities of the postcolonial era?
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Government, Human Rights, Society
“Gender equality is more than a moral issue; it is a vital economic issue. For the global economy to reach its potential, we need to create conditions in which all women can reach their potential.” — Former IMF Economic Counsellor Maurice Obstfeld, March 23, 2017 (IMF 2017) Women continue to be underrepresented in the STEM
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Innovation, Science, Society
Climate change is an issue that is intricate and pressing. The consequences affect the environment, public health, the global economy, and social equity. This highlights another issue: the importance of privilege in mitigating climate change effects. Without addressing these disparities and acting on them, climate mitigation efforts will be less effective and equitable. Therefore, acknowledging
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Environment, Lifestyle, Society
