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Coffee and Climate: What's Brewing?

December 4, 2025

Coffee lovers often ponder the environmental impact of their favorite brew. While coffee isn't the worst offender when it comes to climate change, it still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Experts estimate that producing a kilogram of roasted coffee can release over 40 kilograms of carbon di

lifestyle

Sleep Better, Live Greener: Why Organic Cotton and Hemp Sheets Are Worth the Switch

December 3, 2025

Have you ever thought about what your bed sheets are made of? Most people haven't. But the truth is, the fabric you sleep on can have a big impact on your health and the planet. Conventional cotton, which is used in most sheets, is grown with a lot of pesticides. These chemicals can leave traces on

health

How Different Experts See Sustainability in Global Health

December 3, 2025

People from different fields have different ideas about what sustainability means in global health. This is important because the One Health approach is becoming more popular. One Health is about looking at human, animal, and environmental health together to solve big problems like pandemics and cli

science

Space Food Revolution: Growing Protein for Mars Missions

November 30, 2025

Future Mars explorers face a big challenge: no grocery stores on the red planet. They can't rely on Earth for fresh supplies either, as resupply missions are too far away. So, how will they get enough food? A new project might have the answer. The European Space Agency (ESA) and Solar Foods are wor

science

Everyday Essentials: Who Gets Them and Who Doesn't?

November 29, 2025

People need certain things to live well. Things like homes, hospitals, schools, and fun places. But not everyone can get to these easily. Some people live close to them. Others have to travel far. This is a big problem. A recent study looked at this issue. They made a big list of places that give t

environment

Oceans: Where Money and Mess Mix

November 29, 2025

The ocean is facing a big problem. Trash is piling up. Plastic, oil, and other waste are harming marine life. But there's a way to fix this. The circular economy is a smart idea. It focuses on reusing and recycling materials. This idea is now joining forces with the blue economy. The blue economy ai

health

How Robots, Smart Bosses, and Green Hospitals Mix

November 28, 2025

In the world of healthcare, things are getting high-tech. Robots are becoming more common. But how do these machines fit into the bigger picture? A recent study looked at this. It focused on how leaders can make sure robots help hospitals be more eco-friendly. The study looked at three big things:

finance

Senegal's Money Worries: IMF Raises Eyebrows

November 28, 2025

Senegal is in a bit of a pickle. The country is chatting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about getting some financial help. Why? Because they've got a lot of debt that wasn't properly reported before. Now, they need to figure out how to handle it. The finance minister, Cheikh Diba, spill

business

Businesses Must Go Green or Risk Falling Behind

November 28, 2025

Businesses today face a big challenge: they must become more sustainable and regenerative to stay relevant. This means reducing emissions and creating positive impacts, not just hitting net zero. Companies that don't adapt risk becoming obsolete, like Kodak. To succeed, businesses need to build str

business

PepsiCo's Shift: A Realistic Approach to Sustainability Goals

November 28, 2025

PepsiCo, a major player in the food and beverage industry, recently made some significant changes to its sustainability targets. The company pushed back its net-zero emissions goal from 2040 to 2050. This decision came after realizing that the global efforts to combat climate change and reduce plast