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Land Clearance In Queensland Is Still Occurring At An Alarming Rate

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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

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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Hydropower's impact on waterways

Hydropower’s Impact on Waterways: A Sustainable Challenge

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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
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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June 2024 THRIVE Webinar Highlights Featuring Yelysaveta Demydenko, Madhukar Swayambhu, and Rajesh Kumar

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The THRIVE project is incredibly grateful to Yelysaveta Demydenko, Madhukar Swayambhu, and Rajesh Kumar for their captivating presentations during the June 2024 Thrivability Matters Webinar. This webinar focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG6): Clean Water and Sanitation & The Biosphere. With their vast knowledge, our presenters caught our attention, highlighting crucial issues surrounding our

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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
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
The oceanic economy is important for a thrivable future

The Oceanic Economy In Developing Nations

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The oceanic resource-based economy is a massive opportunity for developing nations. They can use their abundant renewable marine resources to construct creative green industries and build resilient economies. This will not only dampen the environmental harm but will also support climate action. Global expertise and funds need to be distributed fairly to developing nations to

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Environment, Science, Society
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SDG6, SDG9, SDG14 & SDG15: August 2023 Webinar Highlights, with Tom Dawkins, Mylène Turban, and Dr Fabio Cortesi

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The THRIVE project expresses its heartfelt appreciation to Tom Dawkins, Mylène Turban, and Dr Fabio Cortesi for their insightful presentations at the August Thrivability Matters Webinar. The focus of this webinar centred around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG6: Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDG14: Life Below Water, and SDG15:

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