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Pinkwashing, the Pink Tax, and Rainbow Capitalism

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In today’s marketplace, social causes and identities have become powerful marketing tools. Companies market products as environmentally friendly when they’re not, a practice known as greenwashing. Companies drench products in pink for breast cancer awareness or paste rainbows on logos for Pride, hoping to signal their solidarity with women and LGBTQIA+ communities. Yet, are these […]

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Lifestyle, Media

Interceptors: River Cleaning Systems

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Approximately 1000 rivers worldwide contribute to the majority of ocean pollution (The Ocean Cleanup, 2021). Ocean pollution is a significant threat to marine life and ecosystem health, concerning the THRIVE Focus Foundational Factor (FFF) of Strong Sustainability. This FFF works towards creating an evironment that benefits nature. This pollution also impacts human health and recreational

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Environment, Sustainability

Harnessing Nature: Stormwater Solutions for a Changing Climate

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Introduction Nature is one of our greatest assets in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. As urban areas increasingly face the threat of flooding, it is essential that we turn to nature for solutions. Nature-based solutions such as green infrastructure offer effective, sustainable ways to manage stormwater while also delivering multiple benefits. These solutions

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Environment, Sustainability
Decarbonisation tackles climate change by reducing greenhouse gasses from our skies

Air Pollution and the Regenerative Future: Why Clean Air Matters for Thrivability

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Introduction Air pollution is a significant global problem, and human beings have contributed significantly to this issue. Air Quality Indices (AQI) around the world are showing unhealthy levels of pollution and particulate matter owing to the burning of fossil fuels and unhealthy practices such as mining (ABC, 2020). Some cities have such severe air pollution

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Environment, Health, Sustainability

Smart Farming: Sustainable Agricultural Storage, Irrigation, and Greenhouse Systems

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Introduction to Smart Farming According to recent estimates, the world population will hit 9.6 billion by 2050, which will require a 70% increase in food production. This presents a major challenge for farmers who already struggle with limited resources, climate change, and a growing demand for sustainable farming practices (Elkady, 2023). The agricultural sector must

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Energy, Environment, Innovation, Sustainability

Frozen But Alive: The Bacteria In Ice

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Ice is widely used in beverages, food preservation, and medical applications. However, many people mistakenly assume that it is sterile. Research, however, shows that ice can harbour bacteria capable of surviving freezing temperatures. Freezing is a commonly used method for food preservation. However, harmful bacteria like Escherichia coli (E. coli), Salmonella spp., and Listeria monocytogenes

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Business, Energy, Health, Science

Healthcare During COVID-19: How Has The Pandemic Impacted Health Systems?

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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was classified as a pandemic on 11th March 2020, five years ago (WHO). Caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, this global healthcare crisis has resulted in tens of millions of deaths worldwide (Mathieu et al., 2020). COVID-19 also resulted in struggling health systems worldwide. Subsequent waves of the disease significantly impacted health service delivery,

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Government, Health, Strategy

Climate Change affects Health: Rising Risks and Adaptation

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Climate change is not a distant threat, it has become a health emergency affecting communities worldwide. Experts now call climate change ‘the biggest global health threat of the 21st century’ (Romanello et al., 2024), meaning that rising temperatures, shifting weather patterns, and more extreme events are already harming human health. From heatwaves that claim lives

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Environment, Government, Health, Sustainability
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THRIVE Project at Brisbane Sustainability Festival

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THRIVE Project was thrilled to attend the Brisbane Sustainability Festival with the Brisbane City Council and the Brisbane Sustainability Agency present. On Sunday, May 25, 2025, THRIVE Project joined the Sustainable BNE Festival at Brisbane’s Roma Street Parkland, one of the city’s largest sustainability events. The festival brought together over 20,000 attendees for a day

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THRIVE News

Gender Equity In Biodiversity Conservation

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Women play a crucial role in agrobiodiversity and are key decision-makers in biodiversity conservation. However, gender blindness and a lack of gender equality persist, limiting conservation and resilience. Recognising the vital role women play in biodiversity conservation and increasing resilience to climate change is important at the international policy level. This increased recognition will lead

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Environment, Human Rights, Society
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May 2025 Thrivability Matters Webinar Highlights Featuring: Niveditha Palani, Pippa Jarvis, and Dr. Graham Boyd

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THRIVE Project is incredibly grateful to Niveditha Palani, Pippa Jarvis, and Dr. Graham Boyd for their captivating and inspirational presentations during the May 2025 Thrivability Matters Webinar. This webinar focused on THRIVE Project’s May theme – Sharing & Solidarity: Equity & Equality. Our presenters captivated us as they shared their extensive knowledge regarding this theme,

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