Ecocide: What It Is — And Why We Need Legislation Now With the 30th session of the COP30 currently underway, in Belém, Brazil, scheduled from the 10th – 21st of November, the world stands at a pivotal moment in the fight for our planet. The very concept of “ecocide”—the large-scale destruction of ecosystems, with […]
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Small Things You Can Do to Help Curb Climate Change and Become More Resilient A lot of us wonder what we can do to help solve the climate crisis. But in the face of corporate greed, political inaction, and the sheer scale of the problem, it’s easy to feel powerless or hopeless. Still, it’s
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The Importance of Re-Naturalisation in the Urban Landscape In an increasingly urbanised world, where concrete, glass, and steel dominate the skyline, the value of green spaces and the presence of nature within our cities has never been more vital. As urban density grows and development continues to push out the natural world, city dwellers find
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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 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 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 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 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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Have you ever arrived or entered a building you had never visited, and it somehow felt familiar? Or revisited a childhood holiday destination and were somehow taken back to your youth? Almost like a memory triggered by a smell or Deja Vu, this undefined phenomenon could profoundly impact how we experience and live in our
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