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How Waterway Pollution Fuels Extreme Weather and Climate Disasters

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Introduction Water and climate change are inextricably linked. Extreme weather makes water scarce, less predictable, and more polluted (UN Water, n.d.). Waterway pollution is becoming a critical global concern as climate change intensifies extreme weather events. Storms, floods, and hurricanes are now more frequent and more destructive, placing immense pressure on natural and built water systems. […]

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Environment, Science, Sustainability
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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

Interceptors: River Cleaning Systems

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Approximately 1000 rivers worldwide contribute to the majority of ocean pollution (The Ocean Cleanup, 2021). Ocean pollution is a significant threat to marine life and ecosystem health, concerning the THRIVE Focus Foundational Factor (FFF) of Strong Sustainability. This FFF works towards creating an evironment that benefits nature. This pollution also impacts human health and recreational

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Environment, Sustainability
Decarbonisation tackles climate change by reducing greenhouse gasses from our skies

Air Pollution and the Regenerative Future: Why Clean Air Matters for Thrivability

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Introduction Air pollution is a significant global problem, and human beings have contributed significantly to this issue. Air Quality Indices (AQI) around the world are showing unhealthy levels of pollution and particulate matter owing to the burning of fossil fuels and unhealthy practices such as mining (ABC, 2020). Some cities have such severe air pollution

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Environment, Health, Sustainability

What To Do About The Issue Of Microplastics In Food

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Introduction We often microwave our lunch boxes and boil water in a plastic kettle. These actions can lead to problems that arise from microplastics. Microplastics can negatively impact human health and the environment. The issue of microplastics is particularly concerning as plastic packaging does not biodegrade and inevitably resurfaces years later (Kumar et al., 2021).

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Environment, Health, Science, Sustainability
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August 2024 THRIVE Webinar Highlights Featuring: Felix Mutwir, Madhukar Swayambhu, and Nik Metaxa-Schwarten

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The THRIVE project is incredibly grateful to Felix Mutwiri, Madhukar Swayambhu and Nik Metaxa-Schwarten for their captivating presentations during the August 2024 Thrivability Matters Webinar. This webinar focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14 & 15: Life below Water, Life on Land. With their extensive knowledge, our presenters captivated us by highlighting the critical issues surrounding the

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Environment, THRIVE News
Our oceans are under serious threat from human waste and debris killing marine life.

Warning: Trashing the Ocean is Killing Marine Life

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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
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Plastic Interceptors Clean Up The Bangkok River

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Plastic pollution is one of the grave environmental threats we face, harming both animal and human health. Single-use plastic accounts for 40% of plastic production globally (Parker, 2024). Owing to the take-make-dispose culture, most of these plastic bags and wrappers end up in waterways and ultimately the ocean. Plastic flow to the oceans is predicted

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Environment, Health, Science, Technology

Recent Technologies in Marine Life protection

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The ocean is the largest ecosystem on the planet and a crucial component for much life on Earth. The ocean generates about 50 percent of the oxygen we need to survive. Our oceans also act as the planet’s largest carbon sink – a crucial buffer against the impacts of climate change. Additionally, the ocean is

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Environment, Innovation, Science, Sustainability, Technology
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Coastal Communities: How Marine Energy Powers Them

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Around the world, coastal communities increasingly require sustainable energy solutions to address their expanding power demands. With traditional energy sources lagging due to environmental concerns and diminishing resources, attention shifts towards alternative energy sources. One promising avenue is marine energy, which uses ocean resources to generate power. What is Marine Energy? Marine energy, often referred

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