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Thrivability in Action: Clean Technologies and Circular Resources for a Regenerative Future

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Introduction In the global shift toward a regenerative future, thrivability reframes sustainability, not as preservation, but as regeneration. This article explores how clean technologies transform industries, such as electric vehicles (EVs), solar, and Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE), alongside circular strategies like battery and solar panel recycling. These innovations advance renewable energy, cut emissions, restore ecosystems, […]

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Energy, Government, Sustainability, Technology
Sustainable Infrastructure

Sustainable Infrastructure In The Finance Sector

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Within the finance sector, sustainable infrastructure has never been the main focus for financial institutions. The focus is on traditional infrastructure that yields economic or financial gains for many institutions such as banks and investment companies. However, over time the investment and financing in traditional infrastructure has given rise to negative social and environmental impacts.

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Business, Innovation, Sustainability
thrivable lifestyle

Sustainable Lifestyle vs. Thrivable Living: Everyday Choices

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Introduction: From Sustainability to Thrivability Adopting a sustainable lifestyle involves making everyday choices that reduce our environmental impact while maintaining or even improving our quality of life. Researchers and United Nations reports highlight several core areas of action – from daily eco-friendly habits and waste reduction to cutting carbon emissions and practising mindful consumption –

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Education, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability

Frozen But Alive: The Bacteria In Ice

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Ice is widely used in beverages, food preservation, and medical applications. However, many people mistakenly assume that it is sterile. Research, however, shows that ice can harbour bacteria capable of surviving freezing temperatures. Freezing is a commonly used method for food preservation. However, harmful bacteria like Escherichia coli (E. coli), Salmonella spp., and Listeria monocytogenes

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Business, Energy, Health, Science
What is the future of gender equality?

Male Birth Control: A Step Towards Shared Responsibility

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Introduction Family planning has long been considered a woman’s responsibility (Christin-Maitre, 2013), leaving men with limited options beyond condoms and vasectomies. However, shifting societal norms and advancements in medical research have reignited discussions about male birth control. More men are expressing an interest in playing an active role in family planning (Martins and Boraas, 2023).

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Health, Innovation, Science
AI in mental health

Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges of AI in Mental Health Care

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Introduction With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), its application in the field of mental health is gaining increasing attention. AI in mental health care leverages technologies such as emotion recognition, natural language processing (NLP), and predictive analytics to assist in identifying potential mental health conditions. AI-powered tools can provide emotional regulation support, psychological interventions, and

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Health, Lifestyle, Society
Social Governance

Global Partnership Group BRICS and its Implications

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In recent years, more than 30 new countries have shown interest in joining the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) bloc to create BRICS+. This allows these nations to act in their respective economic and geopolitical interests. The global partnership group also has the purported capacity to assist and advocate for the Global South

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Government, Human Rights, Society, Sustainability

Assessing the Contribution of Biochar as a Renewable Energy Resource in the Fight Against Climate Change

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Biochar is a carbon-rich substance that does not degrade in the soil even when left there for millennia. It can also be used as a renewable energy resource. Biochar’s high stability and potential use in carbon sequestration inspired the combustion-based sequestration of carbon-based materials. Because of its capacity to trap carbon with little effort, it

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Environment, Sustainability

Is Digital Health The Key To A Sustainable Healthcare Future?

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Digital health technologies improve health, healthcare services, and well-being. They aid data collection, disease monitoring, risk assessment, and decision-making (Rahimi-Ardabili, Magrabi & Coiera, 2022). Yet, a digital health paradox arises when considering the environmental impact of digital health technologies. Digital health began in the 1960s with electronic health records (EHRs), shifting from paper-based systems to

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Environment, Health, Innovation, Technology
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