Fashioning Change with Claire Swift
Claire Swift is many things: designer, innovator, educator, activist. More specifically, she is the Director of Social Responsibility at London College of Fashion where she is busy inspiring those around her and within the wider community. With the philosophy that
A Sustainable City is an Equitable City
A sustainable city is one is where all residents have equal opportunity to thrive and prosper, where health outcomes are consistent across all community, racial, and ethnic groups, and environmental benefits are shared equally by everyone. In Seattle, we are
Art for the Environment: Seattle exhibitions exploring the natural world
Conscious of the environment and the problematic choices we are making concerning it, an increasing number of artists are expressing their views about our uncertain relationship with nature. Seattle in particular has been a long supporter of the green movement,
Why Populism is Dangerous: How Italy’s Proposed Budget Deficit Threatens Europe
Populism is dangerous and puts public health and the economy at risk. But it is hard to resist. Populist politicians thrive on fake news: it is so much easier to fuel people’s emotions if you feed them fabricated news of
Food Scare or Food Fix ?
The Emerald City is home to residents, organisations, and businesses who are strongly aware of the SDGs and who engage and collaborate to secure a sustainable, equitable, and resilient future. Sustainable Seattle is a reality. And it is largely driven
Shopping for “green” home décor
In addition to designing sustainable houses, living sustainability at home is vital for health and the environment. It is always a good time to make your shopping habits more eco-friendly. Some home decor shopping tips for eco-friendly consumers would be
Brexit and Northern Ireland. Fears and Hopes for the Future.
One of the most debated topics regarding Brexit nowadays are the possible consequences for Northern Ireland. Perhaps this was not highlighted enough during the campaign for the 2016 referendum but the possibility of a new “hard” border between Northern Ireland
Dealing with risk – Are we ready to deal with high-impact, complex and uncertain science?
In a series of four articles about science, millennial scientist Jesse Zondervan delves into the future of geoscience applications in relation to the rise of globalisation. In his second article he explores the way scientists have dealt with negative impacts
7 Eco-Friendly U.S. Companies Built by Immigrants
Making money and saving the planet don’t always go hand in hand. And yet, thanks to some of America’s most ambitious (and eco-conscious) immigrants, big companies and startups across the United States are finding ways to marry that pair of
Tech Startups Thriving in Seattle
The tech startup industry is booming in Seattle—the city is on track towards becoming the second most important market in the United States, behind Silicon Valley. According to Startup Genome's 2018 Global Startup Ecosystem Report, Seattle startups raised an enormous
Informed Farmers Are Successful Farmers
This article is part of our Editorial Series called "GFAR impakters". This is done in partnership with GFAR - The Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation - For more follow on Twitter: #GFARImpakters or view here. Eradicating Hunger Through Youth Led
We need to invest in Climate Justice to achieve sustainability
Seattle is a progressive city, known for its record-breaking growth, technological innovations, interest in a sustainable future and a willingness to embrace change. Our community has incredible assets and we are riding an unprecedented wave of prosperity, growth and new