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The rate of global population growth has led antinatalists to demand a rapid reduction in birth rates.

Is The Rate of Global Population Growth Unsustainable?

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The rate of global population growth has consequences for the planet’s resources. Food, water, shelter, space, energy, clothing, and other things become increasingly scarce as resources are depleted. Producing enough to feed, clean, shelter and clothe the population becomes a significant problem. The lives of our children will be defined by how quickly we can […]

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Government, Society, Sustainability
Are pills helping us in solving world hunger? Or are they simply a supplement that cannot replace the role of food.

Solving World Hunger: Can we live on pills alone?

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The idea of solving world hunger with pills may sound like something out of a dystopian novel. However, in reality, it’s not all that that far-fetched. In recent years, there’s been an increasing trend towards taking pills to meet nutritional needs. While this may seem like a convenient way to get all the nutrients your

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Environment, Health, Innovation, Lifestyle, Society, Sustainability

Bug diets: Good for your health, and the planet!

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Can you imagine yourself eating a bug? Not many people can. Yet, this controversial topic is increasingly relevant as rising food waste leads to food scarcity around the world. As a result, more people are turning to bug diets for nutrition. “Entomophagy” is the technical word for consuming bugs and insects as food. If we

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Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Sustainability

Climate Change in Africa: Resilience and Agriculture

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Climate change will impact everyone, but not equally. Experts predict that the changing climate will negatively affect Africa’s agriculture. The most impactful socioeconomic system in Africa is the food system. The globally recognised McKinsey Global Institute investigated climate change effects in Africa. They used analytical tools of economics and the insights of business leaders to

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Environment, Science, Strategy, Sustainability

Zoonotic diseases and food production: Preventing the next pandemic

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The term zoonotic disease refers to any infectious disease that came from non-human animals. These diseases then spillover to infect humans. Spillovers means “the processes that enable a pathogen from a vertebrae animal to establish infection in a human,”(Sánchez, et al. 2021, pg. 4). When considering that “about 75% of emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic,” (Espinosa,

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Coronavirus, Health, Lifestyle, Science, Sustainability

The Effects of Bee Extinction on Food Production

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Did you know that bee extinction has a direct influence on the world’s food production? Let’s explore why. Bees are a fundamental species for the balance of ecosystem. They are of great importance in the pollination process, or in other words, the process of plant reproduction. Thanks to the presence of these pollinators, there is

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Environment, Science, Society, Sustainability
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SDG1 & SDG2: October 2021 Webinar Highlights with Mariam Awlia

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The THRIVE project would like to extend our warmest gratitude to Mariam Awlia for giving a guest presentation at our October Thrivability Matters webinar. The theme of this webinar was United Nations SDG1 & SDG2: No Poverty & Zero Hunger. About our speaker Doctor Mariam Awlia is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Plant Science at

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Many people in poverty work long hours for little pay.

How to Help People in Poverty: The Power of Politics

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Many people across the globe struggle in poverty, unable to support themselves and their families. Being unable to afford essentials such as food and shelter often causes a wide range of problems. For instance, without enough quality food, people are often beset by malnutrition and health issues. Children may suffer from stunted development, causing health

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