We all want to find ways to live more sustainably. However, many sustainable actions that come with lower carbon footprints also come with larger price tags. For those of us who are trying to make ends meet, this can be off-putting. It can be hard to make the choice between the sustainable option and the […]
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Health, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Innovating sanitation infrastructure is essential for creating sustainable living environments (Govindaswamy & Rangappa, 2023). Modern systems go beyond mere waste disposal; they help conserve water, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and protect public health (WHO, n.d.). By integrating new technologies such as water recycling, renewable energy, and decentralised treatment, we can build resilient solutions that serve
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Environment, Innovation, Society, Sustainability
the Age of the Mega-Hospital is ending For over a century, healthcare has revolved around big hospitals; massive central hubs where patients with almost every need are treated. That era is starting to wane. Around the world, we are seeing a shift toward tech-enabled, decentralised healthcare. Instead of mega-hospitals handling everything under one roof, healthcare
The Healthcare Supply Chain You didn’t know you Needed Most of us don’t think about how medicines, masks, or IV fluids get to hospitals. We assume that when we need a drug or a vaccine, it will be on the shelf. The truth is there’s a vast, complex healthcare supply chain behind every medical product.
The Dirty Secret of Urban Growth Wealthy cities, typically within developed countries, generate enormous amounts of trash compared to their less affluent counterparts. In fact, a World Bank analysis found that waste correlates strongly with income and urbanisation. They report that developed countries (the Global North) produce 34% of solid waste, while developing countries (the
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Human Rights, Society, Sustainability
The False Choice: Why climate Mitigation and Adaptation Are Not Either/Or Climate mitigation and adaptation are often framed as the two dominant pillars of climate response. Mitigation aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to slow future climate change. Adaptation seeks to cope with the disruptions that are already occurring. These strategies are interdependent; neither is
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Education, General, Sustainability
A thrivable lifestyle presents a transformative alternative to conventional sustainability approaches, as climate change continues to disrupt ecosystems, economies, and daily life across the globe. Its effects are profound and accelerating on every continent. Unlike sustainability, which focuses on reducing harm, a thrivable lifestyle emphasises regeneration, creativity, and co-flourishing across all life systems. It promotes
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Education, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Introduction Climate change is one of the most urgent health threats of the 21st century. It drives environmental shifts that directly harm human health. Occurrences of vector-borne diseases are rising rapidly and account for many newly emerging infectious diseases (Swei et al., 2020). Vector-borne diseases are infections transmitted by blood-feeding insects such as mosquitoes, ticks,
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Environment, Health, Science
The Roadkill Problem: A Threat to Biodiversity Human infrastructure poses significant risks to biodiversity and the creation of Strong Sustainability. This infrastructure creates alien environments that most animals cannot comprehend. The biggest infrastructure threat to wildlife is roads, which affect approximately 20% of the total land area in the United States (Federal Highway Administration, n.d.).
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Environment, Society, Sustainability
Common sustainability myths, such as the belief that recycling alone can solve the waste crisis or that carbon offsets fully neutralise emissions, create a false sense of progress while deeper systemic issues remain unaddressed. Many people strive to adopt sustainable living practices. They recycle, purchase eco-friendly products, and aim to reduce their carbon footprint. Yet
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Education, General, Lifestyle
