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Can climate change increase the chances of Pandemics?

Because of Globalization, people can travel between continents using ships, airplanes, and trains, thereby increasing the interactions between individuals from other parts of the world. This has contributed to the spread of new illnesses and viruses that other individuals never had been in contact with before. The most recent event was the Covid-19 pandemic that is mostly…

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Revival of rural areas as a tool to slow down climate change – Spain case study

Biodiversity reduction, increased frequency of wildfires, droughts, extreme temperatures, pollution, and a long list of commonly known climate change effects also constitute a consequence and cause of depopulation. Climate change and depopulation are linked, they feed back each other, and result in a fatal combination for rural areas.  The main characteristics of this vicious circle…

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The Sinking City of Brazil and the exploration of rock-salt

In the coastal city of Maceió, Brazil, a silent tragedy has unfolded over the past five years. The city’s neighborhoods have been slowly sinking into the ground, forcing almost 60,000 residents to abandon their homes and livelihoods. The root cause of this catastrophe lies in the overexploitation of rock salt mines beneath the city, a…

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Sustainable Revolution: Transforming the Plastic Problem into a Global Solution

In our rapidly evolving world driven by technological advances, a persistent and growing challenge confronts us: the issue of plastic waste. China, a major global producer, contributes an impressive 32% to the world’s plastic production. Despite the technological advances we have achieved, our progress is severely hampered by the increasingly daunting problem of plastic waste,…

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Global Trade Dynamics: Unpacking the Impact of Major Supply Chains on Climate Change

The transportation of products across the world by ships is an integral part of global trade and commerce. It is one of the most efficient and cost-effective means of transportation in large quantities over long distances. However, it has serious impacts on the environment. Furthermore, pollution is one of the key concerns associated with shipping.…

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Revolutionizing Construction: Implementing a Circular Economy with Civil Construction Waste

“Modern life demands, and is waiting for, a new kind of plan, both for the house and the city” – Le Corbusier. The construction industry faces numerous challenges when it comes to embracing a circular economy. Addressing energy and water deficits, integrating green spaces into architecture designs, and adopting eco-friendly materials are some solutions to…

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Climate Crisis and the Canvas:

What is the best way to draw the world’s attention to an Environmental cause? Over the past year, we have seen over two dozen famous works of art being targeted by groups of climate activists in an attempt to bring commotion to their causes. These groups resorted to tactics such as throwing food or even…

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Amazon Oil Rush: The Environmental Battle Beneath the Canopy

Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) SummitEight Amazon rainforest nations gathered to discuss topics related to deforestation and oil exploration in the region. The summit happened in Brazil in the city of Belem and mobilized heads of state from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela for a two-day gathering. During the summit, the…

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Why are Norwegians so happy?

“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” – Oprah Winfrey It is innate in human nature to long for a better life. For centuries, scientists, psychologists, and doctors have researched how the pursuit of happiness could be…

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