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Investing in Community Solar Projects

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In recent years, solar energy has proven to be a great alternative to fossil fuels. It combats rising energy costs, electricity bills, and climate change, as well as reducing adverse environmental effects. Interestingly, community solar projects allow individuals without control of their own solar panels to benefit from solar. What Are Community Solar Projects? Community […]

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Energy, Environment, Innovation, Lifestyle
To create a thrivable future, we need to address the world's most overpopulated cities.

Desperation: The World’s Most Overpopulated Cities

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Currently, 4.3 billion people, or 55% of the global population, reside in cities. By 2050, this is expected to increase to 80% (World Economic Forum, 2022). Although people who live in cities typically have a higher quality of life, many developing countries have sizable slums where people are essentially cut off from resources, employment opportunities,

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Environment, Health, Human Rights, Society, Sustainability
Creating green cities by retaining green spaces

The Economic Benefits of Creating Green Cities

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In an era defined by increasing urbanisation and environmental concerns, pursuing green growth in cities is more important than ever. Today, some 56% of the world’s population lives in cities. This number is expected to grow by 1.5 times by 2045 (World Bank, 2023). Cities are responsible for consuming a staggering 75% of global energy

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Business, Environment, Innovation, Society, Strategy, Sustainability
We focus on smart architecture and well-being for a thrivable future

Smart Architecture And Well-Being

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Several connections exist between smart architecture and well-being, assisting in the development of healthy and sustainable surroundings. As social creatures, humans coexist with others in their immediate environment, which has a substantial impact on well-being. Consequently, we can satisfy our need for a healthy, occupied environment by utilising building systems that include technology. These provide

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Environment, Innovation, Society
There are sustainable rewards for green finance

Sustainable Rewards For Green Finance

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“The business of business is business.” Economist, Milton Friedman Friedman famously argued that the only purpose of business is to earn a profit, an underlying ideology of the finance industry. He believed that governing bodies hold the sole responsibility for society’s sustainability goals. However, business growth is totally dependent on societal input. After all, societal

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Business, Environment, Strategy, Sustainability
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SDG3, SDG5, SDG10 & SDG13: May 2023 Webinar Highlights, with Andrew Watson And Steffi Aikins

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The THRIVE project would like to extend our warmest gratitude to Andrew Watson, and Steffi Aikins for their guest presentations at our May Thrivability Matters Webinar. The theme of this webinar was the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, (SDG3, SDG5, SDG10 & SDG13) (Good Health and Well-Being, Gender Equality, Reduced Inequalities and Climate Action). About Our

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Contact with nature is essential for well-being in all aspects, mental, physical, social, spiritual

The Importance Of Contact With Nature For Well-Being

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Contact with nature is paramount to human well-being across various domains. Spending time in nature, or mingling with a natural element has tremendous effects on physical, mental, social and spiritual wellness. Apart from the advantages, the deprivation of nature has growing global concerns such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, mental health disorders, stress, reduced immunity, rise

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Environment, Health, Lifestyle
Invisible illness and identity

Invisible Illness And Identity Are Deeply Connected

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The number of people with disabilities is on the rise, yet not all illnesses are visible. The absence of reliable medical testing and a lack of funding for medical research has long meant that people with invisible illnesses are left out. This means that people in pain are left without support and often, without proper

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Health, Science, Society
We need more robust social isolation strategies.

Social Isolation Strategies: How To Enhance Social Wellbeing

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Reducing social isolation and enhancing wellbeing through social inclusion involves creating social isolation strategies, policies, and initiatives. These actions need to promote equitable access to opportunities and resources for all individuals and communities. This needs to be the case regardless of their background or circumstances. Contextual social norms influence the development of social inclusion and

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Coronavirus, Society, Strategy
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