A lot can happen in a year—especially one with as much change and potential global impact as 2021 will have. Here are four ways our collective efforts to grapple with climate change will impact society and the economy in 2021.…
From fungal handbags to algae t-shirts, the makers of these leather and cotton alternatives are on a mission to reduce fast fashion’s environmental impact. Read more in raconteur 5 textile innovations fighting fast fashion By Sam Haddad was last modified:…
The blue economy is not just about the ocean, but also about how we use water on land, so we see it as an issue for all water on the planet and how we manage that. Read more in raconteur…
Flash Forest, a Canadian startup , plans to use its technology to plant 40,000 trees in the area this month. By the end of the year, as it expands to other regions, it will plant hundreds of thousands of trees.…
Fossil fuels have long dominated the industry for one major reason: price.Traditionally they were a lot less expensive than other types of energy, but much has changed.The price of solar energy alone has fallen by 89% in the past 10…
Environmental justice is the recognization that already-vulnerable communities, like people of color and low-wealth residents, also bear a larger burden of environmental hazards and the effects of climate change. Read more in Fast Company Why environmental justice must be a…
We do not have to choose between protecting our planet’s ecosystem and meeting the human need for food. While food packaging plays a critical role in feeding the world, it also impacts the Earth’s climate and its limited resources, pointing…
The agricultural sector employs over 25% of the world’s working population and is responsible for sustaining 7.5 billion people. Despite decades of efforts by governments and industry, more than a quarter of those people – a staggering 1.9 billion –…
Our planet needs a new energy system able to sustainably provide a reliable and incessant supply of electricity. Nuclear is among the energy technologies available today with the lowest GHG emissions, producing only 15 grams CO2-equivalent per kWh, when considered…
