Curbing the Plastic Pollution Pandemic
Getting Started on Our B Corp Journey to Fight Plastic Pollution During the Pandemic From living with a pandemic to the impending climate crisis to longstanding racial injustices to the fragile global economy and the issues of modern-day slavery, 2020 provided
Plant-Based Seafood: Giving Seas A Chance
Our seas, planet Earth's most significant carbon sink, and ecosystem are on a death spiral. Eighty-seven percent of the world's oceans are dying. A natural question arises out of this: Is 'sustainable seafood' really working? Are we being sold a
These Shocking Images from Copernicus Satellites Show That Climate Change Is Here
This article featuring Copernicus satellites' images, is the first of a monthly series about climate change. Every month we will collect and share with our readers some of the most interesting images that have been acquired by the satellites of Copernicus – the
How Pakistan Can Benefit from China’s Carbon Markets
China is set to launch the world’s largest carbon emissions trading scheme by 2025. Carbon trading schemes have been on several countries’ agendas, but their execution has been limited due to fiduciary, technical, and implementation challenges. Pakistan has abundant potential
Science for All: Building a Gender-Inclusive Future in the Sciences
Gender-inclusive participation in the sciences allows both men and women to fully benefit from advancements in science and technology. gender-inclusive The past year revealed both the interconnectedness of and the challenges facing the global community. As scientists rushed to create a
Ikea: Making a Better Door Than a Window?
The Impakter Index analysis reveals Ikea's lack of transparency is preventing them from being truly sustainable The “big Ikea trip” is something most of us are familiar with. Imagine leaving the marketplace without grabbing an unnecessary houseplant, “Kottbullar” (Swedish meatballs) and
How You Can Take Action Against Mass Incarceration in America
Solver The Last Mile is reducing recidivism through scalable in-prison tech education and post-incarceration mentorship. America’s prison system has a five-year recidivism rate of 77% Securing a well-paying job post-incarceration is incredibly challenging due to unjust stigma and a lack of
How Rural Businesses Are Confronting the Climate Crisis
While you sip your morning brew, consider this: By 2050, the area suitable for most coffee production is expected to decline by around 50%. The culprit? Climate change. The climate crisis. Your daily dose of coffee depends on specific climate conditions,
In the Face of COVID-19, Farmers in Ecuador Innovate a Whole New Food System
There was no way for small-scale farmers in Ecuador to anticipate the COVID-19 pandemic more than a year ago when they started diversifying the products they grew and mapping efficient paths to get them to hungry urban markets. But when the
Ironically, Robinhood Has Saved The Rich Whilst Gutting The Poor
It is somewhat unfathomable to think that a traditional brick-and-mortar retail store could see unprecedented growth in an era where physical markets are increasingly transitioning to digital. Nevertheless, this is what the world saw as GameStop (NYSE:GME) grew to a
Kyzzhibek Batyrkanova, leader of Kyrgyz Space Programme
Kyzzhibek Batyrkanova - leader of Kyrgyzstan’s first Space Programme and champion for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in STEM. I am Generation Equality because… Women face so many barriers, challenges and stereotypes at home, work, and public life.
Global Action on Land Degradation Offers a Win-Win Solution for People and the Planet
In Myanmar’s Tanintharyi Region, more than a million acres of mangrove and upland forests are quietly strengthening the climate resilience of thousands of neighboring villages. Mangroves sequester four times as much carbon as rainforests, act as a buffer to protect