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A thrivable future includes smart and sustainable infrastructure

Innovation in Smart and Sustainable Infrastructure

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In today’s rapidly evolving world, the demand for smart and sustainable infrastructure has become paramount. As cities expand, populations grow, and the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent, the need for innovative solutions to build and maintain resilient, efficient, and environmentally-friendly infrastructure is more important than ever before (Iberdrola, 2022). Population growth leads to […]

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Energy, Environment, Innovation
ESG vs sustainability: what is it?

ESG Vs Sustainability: The Facts

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What is ESG? ESG is facing a slew of criticism from experts due to its limitations in truly contributing to sustainability. We explain this by the essence of ESG being inward-looking rather than outward-looking. ESG is the consideration of environmental, social and governance factors alongside financial factors in business decision-making. Sustainability, on the other hand,

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Business, Society, Sustainability
Simple and effective solar-powered desalination guarantees a thrivable future

Simple And Effective Solar-Powered Desalination

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All forms of life require water, and simple and effective solar-powered desalination is the key. Water covers approximately 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface, yet the accessible traditional freshwater resources, including lakes, ponds, and creeks account for less than 0.3% of the total (Li et al., 2021). Projections suggest the global population will reach

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Energy, Environment, Science
Membrane technologies are a vital part of life on Earth.

Membrane Technologies For Sustainable Water Management

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The idea of a green, sustainable future has sparked interest in developing membrane technologies globally, conserving energy and achieving non-discharge and waste minimisation (Le et al., 2016). To mobilise this vision, membrane technology advancements and their numerous applications are crucial. Concurrently, the invention of membranes dates back to the 18th century. Since then, there have

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Environment, Science, Sustainability, Technology
Creating a sustainable financial system

Creating A Sustainable Financial System

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Introduction The world is in the middle of a tremendous transition towards sustainability. The pledge to achieve the United Nation (UN)’s 17 Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 is a remarkable marker of where we are in human history. The SDGs require governments and public institutions to amend political policies and legal frameworks. At the

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Business, Strategy, Sustainability
reducing food insecurity

Food Banks Are A Valiant Effort To Reduce Food Insecurity

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Most of us have heard many times that one-third of the food produced for human consumption is wasted (Quinton, 2019). There are many practical ways to avoid food wastage that also help reduce food insecurity. Setting up community food hubs and food banks is one of several effective ways we can reduce food insecurity that

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Health, Society, Sustainability

Sustainability and Occupational Health and Safety Risk

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occupational health and safety risk in wind energy and alternative aviation fuels Wind energy is still a relatively young industry (IRENA, 2019), which undergoes considerable changes by introducing new materials for turbine blades, towers and components. The specific sector has seen remarkable growth in recent years because of technological advancements and increased support from governments,

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Energy, Health, Society, Sustainability, Technology
What is the future of sustainability in infrastructure. New technologies are helping to electrify more of the power grid.

Sustainability in Infrastructure: Beyond Electric Vehicles

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With the widespread uptake of electric vehicles (EV’s), what’s next for sustainability in transport infrastructure? We look at the adoption of new, large-scale technologies that are transforming cities and movement. The Electrification of Transport Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have emerged as the replacement for internal combustion engines (ICE). However, reducing emissions on a scale necessary

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Energy, Innovation, Sustainability, Technology
The steady state economy wants to maintain human and ecological wellbeing whilst remaining within the limits of growth.

The Steady State Economy: Limits to Economic Growth?

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A Steady State Economy (SSE) is an economy that is stable and at ‘equilibrium’. That means that factors like demand, supply, and production are relatively constant and sustainable. Further, there is stable population size. Economic activity in a steady state economy is sufficient to support the population but does not exceed resource limits. Thus, a

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Energy, Environment, Society, Sustainability
Sri Lanka's current energy crisis has several causes. How will the country navigate its way out of this dilemma?

Energy Crisis in Sri Lanka & the struggle for survival

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Earlier this year, Sri Lanka announced a series of island-wide power cuts. These power cuts last anywhere from 6 to 13 hours, daily. This is because the south-Asian Island is unable to pay for imported fuel to run thermal power plants due to decrease in foreign currency reserves. As a result, the situation has caused an

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Business, Energy, Government, Sustainability, Technology
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