Ed-iTinJardin·1 day agoMember-onlySmall Hands, Big ImpactWatching children fight litter on the streets — Walking down the streets, it is not uncommon to see litter scattered around. The streets are littered with garbage that has been dumped, including plastic bags and cigarette butts. Littering is a problem that affects not only the environment but also society as a whole. It is a problem that…Sustainability2 min readSustainability2 min read
Will LockettinPredict·1 day agoMember-onlyRecord-Breaking Spherical Tokamak Promises A Fusion RevolutionThe tokamak strikes back. — A recent study found that the ST40, a spherical tokamak fusion reactor, reached the astronomical temperatures of 100 million degrees Kelvin. That is 6.7 times hotter than the core of the Sun! This insane temperature is enough to create fusion ignition, which can potentially create commercially viable fusion power! But…Sustainability5 min readSustainability5 min read
Will LockettinPredict·12 hours agoMember-onlyThe “Green Energy” Decimating Indigenous CommunitiesGreen investment funds are driving immense deforestation and horrific human loss. — Millions of dollars of green investment intended to beckon in a new era of low-carbon energy have been invested into a project that is decimating one of the world’s most crucial ecosystems and is literally starving indigenous communities. Why? Well, rather than switching to more established green infrastructure, Indonesia has…Sustainability5 min readSustainability5 min read
Tahar Chanane·20 hours agoThe Role of Data Science in Renewable Energy Transition: A Case Study from New ZealandIn the face of rising global carbon dioxide emissions, the world has turned to science, innovation, and technology to find sustainable solutions. Leading this global shift, New Zealand has recently announced its largest emissions reduction project to date. The project, centered around transitioning from coal to renewable electricity at the…Sustainability4 min readSustainability4 min read
Will LockettinPredict·3 days agoMember-onlyClimate Change Is Causing The Upper Atmosphere To Cool, And The Side Effects Are TerrifyingIt turns out carbon emissions are far more damaging than we thought. — You might think that climate change is causing temperatures to rise. However, a recent study has shown this isn’t the case. You see, the increased levels of carbon dioxide generated by humanity's rampant use of fossil fuels, is causing the upper layers of our atmosphere to rapidly cool. This might…Sustainability6 min readSustainability6 min read
Udara Kumarasena·1 day agoSoil Quality : Silent Force In Achieving Food SecurityImagine improving crop yields by 10.3% just by enhancing soil quality. Fascinating, isn’t it? A recent study covering the vast majority of China’s cereal production proved it’s possible. With food demand set to increase by 70% by 2050, we must get more from our farms. Better soil equals bigger harvests…Sustainability3 min readSustainability3 min read
Nick Masao·12 hours agoOn Overcoming the Cost Barrier to Sustainable ProcurementUltimately, the right approach to sustainability is one where all stakeholders in the supply chain share some responsibility. — As I sat across the conference table with my colleagues, my mind raced with the implications of the decision we were about to make. We were preparing a statement of work (SOW) for a project. This SOW would be used to select a supplier to construct and operate a warehouse…Sustainability9 min readSustainability9 min read
Christopher Mehigan·11 hours agoTransport Policy outlook June 5, 2023Updates this week cover Advanced Air Mobility, moves agains Business Aviation, new Maritime Safety proposals, and calls for support for SAF production. EU Member States demand action on Business Aviation A number of EU member states have come together to call for action to be taken against business aviation. The initiative was led by Austria, France, and the…Sustainability4 min readSustainability4 min read
A. S. DellerinPredict·20 hours agoMember-onlyZero-Point Energy: Infinite PossibilitiesZPE might be the key to securing humanity’s future. — Humanity will forever be at the mercy of energy if we are to continue growing as a species. From the earliest times, we’ve harnessed fire to ward off predators and cook foods to increase our nutritional intake. This took fuel — first brush and wood, and eventually coal and oil…Sustainability14 min readSustainability14 min read
Veenu Bharara·7 hours agoSustainable Living and How We are doingIntro In the world of abundance, we sometimes forget how to live intentionally. This post is about what we are doing to live sustainably as a family but most importantly to learn from everyone else, what is missing and how we can improve. Things We Are Already Doing Toilet Papers — I got introduced to “Who…Sustainability2 min readSustainability2 min read
