Green Tourism: A Threat to the Environment?
More people are visiting national parks amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but green tourism, which is the way to describe its turn to nature, carries a significant environmental risk. France’s national parks are seeing a massive influx of tourists this summer,
Cyklone Tidal Energy: On A Mission To Become A Key Player In The Energy Industry
We’re in 2021 and three-quarters of our energy is still coming from fossil fuels. Only 16% is coming from low-carbon sources, from which 11.4% are renewable (wind, solar, water), and 4.3% nuclear. We still have a long way to go
Germany And Israel Unite To Make The First Ever Circular Textiles Event
On the 17th of June, the first-ever Circular Textiles Business Matchmaking Showroom took place in a hybrid format, both online and at Expo Tel-Aviv. Organized by Re-Fresh Global in partnership with Circular Berlin, the event was the first of its
Canada’s British Columbia Sees Increase in Deaths Amid Extreme Heatwave
Over the past five days, British Columbia, a province in Canada, faced an almost three-fold increase in the number of deaths as temperatures soared to above 45°C for three days straight, reaching a record-breaking 49.6°C on Tuesday. "Since the onset of
How Commercial Aviation is Addressing Climate Change
Aviation has been one of the main drivers of globalisation and development of our modern world. It has generated rapid economic growth, creating millions of jobs and facilitating international trade and tourism. However, the environmental consequences of commercial aviation do
Adidas and Nike,Two Sportswear Giants and Rivals on Sustainability: Who Wins?
In a world saturated with big-name brands, Adidas and Nike are two sportswear giants that have found success in the apparel sector. Inevitably, they are rivals and it would be hard to find someone who does not own a single item from
2021 Architecture Biennale: A Social and Anthropologic Response to Our ‘Built Future’
Through a selection of projects and research programs, the 2021 Architecture Biennale’s curator Hashim Sarkis invites the visitors to overview a series of answers to today’s environment, society and technology, and their future evolution. The visitors are involved in the
Chanel: Iconic in Luxury, Standard in Sustainability
Distinguished today for its lavish handbags and perfumes, Chanel has been a luxury icon for decades. Founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910, the brand first gained tremendous traction out of a small shop in Paris and ever since has
Hydronic Shell Technologies: Retrofitting buildings to net-zero emissions
Many discussions and political acts to reduce global GHG emissions demand radical and rapid behavior changes, but what will really be a game-changer for creating a more sustainable future? Perhaps innovative ideas like David Goldstein’s Hydronic Shell technology. After New York
How Vietnamese Farmers Increase Their Profits From Cultivating Peanuts
Vietnamese peanuts have showcased organic farming's potential. If the peanut industry goes organic, profits may increase whilst lowering the industry's carbon footprint. Research suggests that farmers in My Loi Climate-Smart Village in Vietnam can generate more profits from peanut cultivation by going organic. In
Health Is Wealth – and Sustainable Development
Why human and planetary health need to be tackled alongside each other Humans have messed with the natural environment – and it is firing back. What sounds like a catchy summary of an apocalyptic action movie is already a reality, one
Sacred Cow Documentary Makes the Case That Beef is Good for You, the Environment
This article is part of an editorial collaboration with Heifer International. It was first published on the Heifer International blog. Diana Rodgers wants you to know that eating red meat is good for you and, when raised well, good for the environment. “Cattle