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 […]
In the sun-drenched expanse of Queensland, a sobering reality persists – land clearance continues to unfold at an alarming rate. Efforts from the state to reduce the impact of this devastating industry have proved lacklustre. The numbers are staggering – within the past five years, almost 2 million hectares of forest have been destroyed within
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Business, Environment, Strategy, Sustainability
All life is dependent on natural resources. Clean water, breathable air, stable soil, and food production are just some of the many ecosystem services provided by nature that are essential to the survival of life on Earth. The conservation of these natural resources must become ingrained into everyday thinking to preserve the planet for future
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Environment, Science, Sustainability
Akira Miyawaki, an award-winning botanist and former professor, developed the Miyawaki Method of reforestation/afforestation after observing natural Shinto shrines. These shrines are part of the natural landscape and the vegetation that grows around them is reminiscent of ancient forest structures (Nordson Green Earth). Based on the plant interactions around these shrines, Miyawaki turned his observations
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Environment, Innovation, Science, Sustainability
Greenwashing in marketing poses a major challenge to addressing climate change. This problem is becoming more prominent as the world becomes more aware of the urgency of our climate crisis. Promises of environmental stewardship from companies or organisations can mislead the public into believing they are doing more to protect the environment than they are.
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Business, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Introduction Hydropower is a key renewable energy source, providing reliable electricity with low carbon emissions. However, hydropower’s impact on waterways is significant, altering natural river systems, and affecting ecosystems, sediment flow, and water quality. Balancing the benefits of clean energy with the need to protect vital waterways is crucial. By adopting a thrivable approach, we
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Energy, Environment, Sustainability, Technology
If you had a chance to build a house totally on your own, without any traditional construction plan, would you do it and build a sustainable home? Fighting climate change is not easy and attempts to engineer a safe self-sufficient habitat is not new. One is reminded of the lessons from the Biosphere II endeavour.
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Environment, Innovation, Strategy, Sustainability
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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Environment, Health, Sustainability
Education is so powerful that it can bring about the necessary transformation in one’s life. This transformation helps an individual to think, act, and respond in a reasonable way towards society and the environment. Education has the power to change the mindset and behaviour of an individual towards making better informed decisions. Interestingly, education can
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Education, Environment, Society, Sustainability
An Arabic nation in the middle of the desert ventured to build a sustainable construction project called Neom, capturing the world’s attention. NEOM is Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman‘s dream project. He wants to transform his country towards sustainability. The crown prince constructed his project in the Tabuk province of Saudi Arabia, bordering the Red
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Human Rights, Innovation, Sustainability, Technology
