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Oceans
The decline of our oceans is accelerating, but it’s not too late to stop it
Our oceans are in decline, and human activity is to blame. To reverse this trend, we must move with purposeful steps. Here are five that could be taken immediately.
Sustainable Development
You've heard of smart cities but a ‘smart countryside’ could harness technology for greener ends
British research suggests that smart technology could make outdoor recreation better for the environment and us.
Sustainable Development
Scientists have transferred memories between two living things
A new study may have cleared up the long-standing scientific debate of where memories are stored.
Sustainable Development
Why bacteria could be the future of biofuel
Traditional biofuels are sourced from food crops, which is timely and cost-effective. New research shows this latest technique could meet growing energy demands.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
The great challenge of the 21st century is learning to consume less. This is how we can do it
It’s not humans per se who are causing our ecological crisis. It’s humans who live in societies that see material consumption as a paramount virtue, and who insist that their economies de...
Sustainable Development
What will we eat in 2050?
Plateful of foraged fungi or cactus-fruit gel, anyone?
Sustainable Development
France might ban stores from throwing away unsold clothing
The French government wants to work towards a much more circular economy.
Sustainable Development
How Davos learned to walk the walk and become sustainable
The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting finally won a key sustainability certificate this year – the culmination of years of effort to find the right way to reduce its resource footprint
Sustainable Development
Why CEOs need to become activists in sustainability
As the world becomes increasingly politically polarized and some governments abandon sustainable initiatives, digital public opinion suggests people are looking towards CEOs and their com...
Sustainable Development
Why CEOs need to become activists in sustainability
As the world becomes increasingly politically polarized and some governments abandon sustainable initiatives, digital public opinion suggests people are looking towards CEOs and their com...
Biotechnology
5 surprising products made from carbon dioxide
Negative emissions products could be the future of stopping climate change.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
The world's birds are in big trouble. These are 5 steps to save them
Human activities have devastated avian populations around the world, according to a new report. But it may not be too late to put things right.
Sustainable Development
This is what you need to know about the bioeconomy
It's a hot topic for scientists and policymakers - but do you understand it?
Future of Economic Progress
We need to turn environmental challenges into economic opportunities
EU Commissioner Karmenu Vella looks at the economics of tackling major environmental issues.
Sustainable Development
A glimpse into the future of sustainable development
What positive or negative trends are we seeing that serve as deciders in achieving the SDGs?