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In 2019, environmental pollution was responsible for an estimated 9 million annual global premature deaths. The consequences of human activity are wide-ranging and far-reaching.

Environmental Pollution: are we on course to stop it?

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Environmental Pollution is Still a Problem The earth is undergoing a lot of changes primarily due to human activity. Global development continues to negatively impact the environment at many scales (Rhind, 2009). The consequences of human activity are wide-ranging and far-reaching, including deforestation, desertification, biodiversity loss, environmental pollution, land degradation, global warming and climate change, […]

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Environment, Health, Science, Sustainability
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SDG14 & SDG15: August 2022 Webinar highlights with Sunil Murlidhar Shastri & Morris Fedeli

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The THRIVE project would like to extend our warm gratitude to Sunil Murlidhar Shastri and Morris Fedeli for being guest presenters at our August Thrivability Matters webinar. This month’s theme focuses on the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals, SDG14 & SDG15 (Life Below Water & Life on Land). About our speakers Sunil Murlidhar Shastri is

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The Effects between Climate Change and Biodiversity

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The relationship between the effects of biodiversity and climate change is complex and dynamic. Moreover, climate change can directly impact the growth and development of plants, animals, and other organisms (Gray, S. B. et al, 2016; Cavicchioli, R. et al., 2019). Climate change is causing an array of changes on land, such as more frequent

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Environment, Science, Sustainability
Traditional Knowledge and sustainable development practices may be found in many indigenous communities.

Traditional Knowledge and Sustainable development

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Traditional knowledge (TK) describes the know-how, skills and practices that are passed on through generations. Indigenous communities have, for millennia, adjusted their behaviour, strategies and local knowledge to changes in their surroundings. Thus, traditional knowledge provides a useful resource for sustainable development strategy. TK often forms part of a community’s cultural or spiritual identity. What

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Environment, Society, Sustainability
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3 Innovations that Protect Marine Life

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The Earth’s oceans are currently under attack from dangerous human activities like overfishing and oil spillages, as well as the effects of marine debris pollution and climate change. (Gall & Thompson, 2015; Sigler, 2014). Marine life, in particular sea turtles, cetaceans, reef inhabitant fish species, and marine birds, are at severe risk. This article describes

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Environment, Innovation, Science, Sustainability, Technology
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Old-Growth Forests of Canada: Old is gold in the battle to save Earth

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Did you know that Canada hosts 25% of the world’s remaining old-growth forests? This number is significantly more than any other country in the world. Yet, a report from the British Columbia government noted that 74% of these forests had been logged. These pieces of land are important for many reasons. The ability to slow

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Environment, Sustainability

Mangroves: The coastal guards as soaring carbon trappers

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Mangroves are critical to fighting the climate crisis. They are natural carbon trappers, helping to mitigate the effects of climate change. As such, these ecosystems are vital nature-based solutions for storing CO2. Mangrove forests are an integral part of the marine coastal ecosystem. These habitats have complex connections to seagrass beds, and coral reefs. Together,

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Environment, Science, Sustainability

Is Silvopasture a Solution for the Livestock Industry’s Sustainability?

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Global meat and dairy production is continuously rising due to growing demand. While there is a growing trend towards becoming vegan, not everyone is ready to move to a completely plant based diet. Fortunately, researchers have come up with a solution deemed more sustainable for livestock production called ‘silvopasture.’ What is Silvopasture? Silvopasture is an

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Environment, Sustainability

Wildlife Trafficking: How it affects Covid19 and other zoonotic diseases

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Poaching and Illegal Trafficking  The term ‘poaching’ refers to the illegal killing, capturing, shooting, or trapping of wild animals, and the corresponding system of global trafficking (Conrad, 2012). Such trading of illegal wildlife is approximated to generate between seven and twenty billion USD annually (Sosnowski & Petrossian, 2020). Furthermore, these processes have existed as high-priority

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Coronavirus, Health, Sustainability
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