Tag: biodiversity

Syntropic Gardening and Farming: A Regenerative Path to Abundance

Conservation, Eco-Friendly, Environmental Restoration, Farming, Gardening, Sustainability

Syntropic Gardening and Farming: A Regenerative Path to Abundance Syntropic farming is a regenerative approach to agriculture that imitates the dynamics of natural ecosystems to restore soil health, increase biodiversity, and produce abundant food without external inputs. The term “syntropic” is derived from syntropy—the opposite of entropy—meaning the natural tendency toward order, harmony, and complexity. […]

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Why Biodiversity in the Urban Environment Matters

Conservation, Construction, Eco-Friendly, Environmental Restoration, Farming, Gardening, Sustainability

Why Biodiversity in the Urban Environment Matters The Global Decline of Insects and Urbanization Across the world, insect populations are plummeting at an alarming rate. Scientists estimate that nearly 40% of insect species are at risk of extinction within the next few decades, with habitat destruction, pesticide use, and urbanization being the main culprits. Cities,

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Deep Sea Mining: Unearthing Resources at a Cost

Environmental Conservation

Deep Sea Mining: Unearthing Resources at a Cost In recent years, deep-sea mining has emerged as an increasingly discussed topic in the realms of science, politics, and environmental advocacy. As the demand for resources like metals, minerals, and rare earth elements continues to grow, many nations and industries are turning their eyes to the vast,

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Sponge Cities and How They Work

Architecture, Conservation, Design, Environmental Restoration, Gardening, Sustainability, Town Planning, Water Management

Sponge Cities and How They Work Cities worldwide are grappling with the challenges of managing stormwater and preventing flooding in the face of increasing urbanization and climate change. Enter the concept of “sponge cities.” These innovative urban designs prioritize water absorption and management, mimicking natural processes to enhance urban resilience. By integrating green spaces, permeable

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The lesser known black market trade: Butterflies

Conservation

The lesser known black market trade: Butterflies Imagine a dimly lit room in a Tokyo bar where a group of eager collectors huddle over a table, each trying to outbid the others for small, white triangular envelopes. This scene might evoke images of black-market dealings involving ivory or rhino horn, but in this case, the

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Regenerative Architecture: A way towards true sustainability

Architecture, Bio-Construction, Construction, Environmental Restoration, Sustainability

Regenerative Architecture: A way towards true sustainability The world of construction has long been at odds with the environment. Traditional construction practices have often prioritized short-term gains and convenience over the long-term health of our planet. The consequences of this approach are now glaringly evident in the form of climate change, resource depletion, and ecosystem

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Why you should get rid of your lawn

Gardening, Sustainability

Modern-day suburbia is dominated by one garden feature: the well-manicured lawn. It has become so synonymous with suburban living that those of us, who dare to let our properties grow wild, are sometimes judged severely by our neighbours. It is rare to find a garden without some kind of lawn. I understand why it is

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Can Urban Farming help solve global food security?

Farming, Gardening, Sustainability

Since the pandemic started in 2020, we have noticed food shortages once distribution networks became interrupted. We saw food spoiling on docks while people in large cities across the globe struggled to find necessities. The UN still predicts that by 2050 almost 68% of the world population will live in high density urban and suburban areas. Decentralising food production with the

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Tips for promoting Biodiversity in your Garden

Gardening, Sustainability

For those of you who might not already know Biodiversity refer to the diversity of species both Fauna and Flora found within any giver ecosystem. We are facing a global housing shortage crisis and with the ever-increasing global population, the problem is not going away. The result of solving the housing problem are widespread urban

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