The devastating impact of invasive species
7 November 2026
Ecosystem Disturbance:Climate change may make existing invasive species control tools less effective. Extreme weather events like droughts, wildfires, and floods destroy native vegetation, creating bare ground and resource gaps that invaders quickly exploit;.37000 INVASIVES SPECIES are impacting native ecosystems around the world.The cost is huge for the global economy = more than 423 billion annually […]
Sustainable Daily Practices
6 November 2026
Explore these tips to help integrate sustainability into your daily life. Even while traveling, adopting sustainable daily practices helps reduce our carbon footprint. Here are a few tips for more responsible behavior. Limiting Plastic Use Single-use plastics are a major source of pollution. Using reusable water bottles, declining straws, and opting for cloth bags instead […]
Opting for organic food
4 November 2026
Moving beyond common preconceptions about organic food: is it truly worth it, or are we simply following a trend? The term “organic” refers to products free from synthetic chemicals. This approach relies primarily on natural compost, animal manure, or recycled plant matter. In short, the use of fertilizers, insecticides, and pesticides is strictly limited in […]
Trust in news at a low
3 November 2026
54%= Share of people globally using social media and video networks for news (56% if AI chatbots are included) Trust in news has fallen in 29 of our 48 markets this year, resulting in a drop overall to the lowest level we have recorded since we started to measure trust in 2015 (37%). Trust fell […]
Adapting to the consequences of climate change
2 November 2026
Adaptation As the consequences of climate change worsen, a new objective has emerged: adaptation to climate change.Heatwaves, droughts, floods, wildfires—the global rise in temperature is disrupting the climate system and exacerbating certain risks. Adapting: A local and systemic challenge The impacts of climate change will vary significantly from one territory to another. Heatwaves, extreme rainfall, […]
The everyday choices we make
1 November 2026
What we eat, what we wear, what we bring home—can ripple across the world. though different logos Fair trade represent distinct standards and certification rules.The excessive consumption of natural resources has led to an alarming state of our planet. Recent bodies of research indicate that a plurality of changes, involving behavioural, social, economic, cultural, technological, […]
Energy crisis in debate at the COP 31
1 November 2026
Antalya: UN talks to take place against a backdrop of energy crisis, extreme heat, and flooding in NepalStarting November 9, all eyes will turn to Türkiye, which is hosting the world’s largest climate summit. Antalya: UN talks to be held next month against a backdrop of energy crisis, extreme heat, and flooding in NepalCOP31 will […]
The vision of an active minority
27 October 2026
What if the vision of an active minority were to become that of the majority? Minority influence is the phenomenon whereby the opinions of a minority succeed in being heard, leading to lasting social transformation.It is the dream of every activist and the nightmare of every futurist—that unpredictable or long-hoped-for moment when public opinion shifts, […]
What is Social Change and Why Should We Care?
19 October 2026
Social change is the way human interactions and relationships transform cultural and social institutions over time, having a profound impact on society.What interests me, and what I hope interests you, is our collective power to influence social change Social change is a concept many of us take for granted or don’t really even understand. No […]
Can AI Help Solve the Climate Crisis
5 October 2026
Without deliberate action, AI risks exacerbating global inequalities. The new opportunities and challenges from AI will re-shape public policies, provide interactions and the role and functioning of the state. A vision for the future AI presents a unique opportunity to manage the climate crisis and accelerate the transition; in so doing it will drive innovation, […]
“Fast fashion” and “fast food”
1 October 2026
Much like major fast-food chains, “fast fashion” brands—which offer home delivery, sometimes in under 24 hours—have quickly become a habit for many people around the world. Both offer immediate, affordable gratification: a small indulgence for individuals who, in the current economic climate, often find themselves short on time and operating with limited budgets. Yet, this […]
Project Stratos is a massive hypersacle data center
26 September 2026
and energy campus initiative located in Hansel Valley, in the western part of Box Elder County, Utah. It represents a new front in a growing conflict within the United States—one centered, above all, on energy. The Utah project, dubbed “Stratos” and spearheaded by high-profile American investor Kevin O’Leary, perfectly encapsulates the impact that the “AI gold […]
Sustainable agriculture benefits
21 September 2026
Green Agriculture and Sustainable Practices Sustainable agriculture aims to reduce the impact of agricultural practices on soils, water, and ecosystems. It relies in particular on limiting chemical inputs, diversifying crops, rotating plots, protecting organic matter, and using biological solutions whenever possible. Reducing the use of excessive pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers helps limit nitrate leaching, […]
Solutions to soil pollution
18 September 2026
Many solutions to soil pollution exist and are sometimes little known, even though they often rely on simple principles: conducting a soil pollution assessment, preventing discharges, avoiding infiltration, storeing hazardous products correctly, managing waste through appropriate channels, monitoring sensitive facilities Soil Pollution Prevention Soil pollution prevention consists of preventing pollutants from reaching the ground, embankments, […]
The environmental catastrophe of the water sachets
16 September 2026
Single-use plastic bags are one of the main sources of pollution on the African continent; Urban Floods: Discarded en masse in the streets due to the lack of waste management systems, the bags clog sewers and drains. During the rainy season, this causes severe flooding and promotes stagnant water, a vector for diseases such as […]
Fashion Week has just kicked off in New York.
12 September 2026
Fashion brands must now rethink their environmental impact and meet consumer expectations by adopting more sustainable practices. The fashion and textile industry is responsible for 2% to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, making it one of the most polluting sectors in the world. How can the environmental impact of Fashion Weeks be […]
El Niño is intensifying
7 September 2026
El Niño phenomenon is now “firmly established.” It is expected to strengthen further in the coming months, reaching “very strong” intensity, with near-certainty that it will persist until February 2027, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). El Niño is a natural phenomenon that recurs every two to seven years. Surface waters in the central […]
El Niño push Panama and El Salvador to declare “state of emergency””
1 September 2026
Panama and El Salvador have declared a state of emergency in response to the El Niño weather phenomenon, which is expected to be record-breaking. It has already forced authorities to reduce traffic through the Panama Canal. Panamanian Interior Minister Dinoska Montalvo announced the state of emergency on Tuesday to prepare for the potential effects. The […]
Global sustainable aquaculture
1 September 2026
Sustainable aquaculture has the potential to provide sufficient, healthy, and nutrient-rich food for a global population projected to exceed nine billion people by 2050. The Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (the Guidelines) aim to support this effort; they represent the first international instrument dedicated entirely to this vital sector. These Guidelines were developed through consensus […]
Mud Tsunami in Nepal
28 August 2026
The collapse of a massive glacier, 600 meters wide, is believed to have triggered a mud tsunami in Nepal that killed hundreds of people. The collapse of a glacier in the Nepalese Himalayas, near the border with Chinese-controlled Tibet, appears to be the cause of the disaster. This latest catastrophe exemplifies the cascading effects of […]
About electric vehicles?
12 August 2026
And electric vehicles? Yes, the price of batteries plummeted nearly tenfold in a decade as the range you can get from a given mass of battery increased by nearly a factor of three. This has brought China and several European markets to the tipping point where adoption of EVs is self-propelling: the more EVs that […]
Finland’s “Housing First” model
7 August 2026
Finland has developed the “Housing First” approach as the second—and primary—pillar of its housing policy. Instead of placing homeless individuals in temporary emergency shelters while they wait to find their own homes—a process that often proves to be an uphill battle, as the lack of stable temporary housing and—for some—underlying psychological issues prevent them from […]
An unprecedented significant El Niño
30 July 2026
The El Niño phenomenon occurs in the tropical Pacific Ocean roughly every five years. It generally brings wetter and warmer weather conditions to the Americas. “We are facing a very significant El Niño event, the scale of which could be unprecedented,” stated Mr. Buontempo*, noting that it could lead to a new record for the […]
Air conditioning : extremely costly solution
2 July 2026
Some adaptation strategies actually exacerbate global warming—air conditioning being a prime example. While useful for protecting vulnerable individuals from extreme heat in sensitive settings, air conditioning is extremely costly, consumes significant energy, and heats up the outside air. Consequently, a heatwave becomes even more dangerous for the surrounding neighborhood. Furthermore, air conditioning systems rely on […]
Why fast fashion is problematic ?
12 June 2026
What is fast fashion and why is it problematic? Fast fashion is a model of rapid, low-cost production of inferior quality clothing, responding quickly to fashion trends. It is problematic because it leads to massive overproduction, generating textile waste and excessive use of unsustainable resources such as water and energy. This model encourages rapid and […]
The mangrove : between land and sea
22 May 2026
Its disappearance has a direct impact on the climate This decline in mangrove forests results in a loss of biodiversity that is highly detrimental to the populations relying on their resources for food and shelter. More than 200 million people benefit from the goods and services provided by these ecosystems. However, this dependency is strongest […]
5 reasons to choose Fairtrade products
5 May 2026
Where was it made? Was the worker paid fairly or even paid at all? Who made my clothes? Was there child labor involved during the production of the product? There are so many questions that can go unanswered. Nonetheless, there are certification seals you can look out for to make sure the product’s supply chain […]
The limitations of salmon farming
10 April 2026
The image of salmon caught in Norway is, for the most part, nothing more than a distant memory. Today, wild salmon catches account for only a tiny fraction of global consumption; 99.9% comes from marine-based or land-based farms. Admittedly, “blue food” generates fewer greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than land-based foods and thus helps bridge the […]
Clean water brings dignity
27 March 2026
Water pollution threatens nearly all the globally agreed development goals to end environmental destruction, poverty, and suffering by 2030, economists warned citing the largest-ever database on the world’s water quality. Over 40% of rural water systems fail within five years wasting billions of dollars and threatening millions of lives. The World Bank report warned of the ripple effects of […]
The powerful concept of ONE HEALTH
2 March 2026
One Health is an approach that recognizes that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment. One Health is not new, but it has become more important in recent years. This is because many factors have changed interactions between people, animals, plants, and our environment. Human populations […]
Towards More Sustainable Agriculture
21 February 2026
Today, sustainable agriculture is central to efforts to ensure global food security while preserving our planet’s natural resources. Organizations, researchers, and farmers worldwide are collaborating to develop and promote agricultural practices that foster environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Sustainable agriculture is an agricultural model focused on the long-term conservation of natural resources and the promotion […]
Bad sanitation
16 February 2026
People in Africa don’t practice the healthy sanitation habits that we are used to. Chocking “Every 15 seconds, a child dies because of diseases carried through unsafe drinking water.” For example, they don’t have access to proper toilets, sinks, and showers. The human waste, dirt, and debris adds to the rivers and lakes that have […]
The “Polycotton” Challenge
2 February 2026
Circ is setting up operations in France to establish its first global industrial-scale textile waste recycling plant, utilizing its patented hydrothermal process. The new facility is to process up to 70,000 tonnes of waste textiles each year starting in 2028 Circ will invest approximately €450 million ($500 million) to build a state-of-the-art industrial facility in […]
Toxicity of sargassum seaweed
16 November 2025
Exposure related to strandings and their effects on human health; The western Atlantic coast is experiencing successive waves of Sargassum seaweed strandings on its shores. Despite the cleanup efforts implemented, this seaweed decomposes on site. Its decomposition leads to the production of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), which can be detected at high concentrations. Reports from physicians […]
Investments for Climate Adaptation
2 November 2025
The physical impacts of climate change are already being felt, with record-breaking extreme heatwaves, droughts, and forest fires: 2025 was the hottest year ever recorded, with a global average near-surface temperature 1.45°C above pre-industrial levels. Losses from weather- and climate-related disasters reached 281 billion USD that year, most of which were uninsured. Climate-related losses will […]
Buycotting !
1 November 2025
Political consumerism refers to the intentional avoidance or purchase of products because of political, social, or ethical concerns. The intentional avoidance (boycotting) and the intentional purchase (Buycotting) of products constitute a growing form of political behavior. A conceptual framework for understanding and disentangling boycotting and buycotting, based on a psychological framework of avoidance and approach, […]
Tipping point risks are real and potentially existential
10 October 2025
A “tipping point” refers to a critical threshold beyond which an ecological, climatic, or social system undergoes sudden, irreversible, or difficult-to-control changes. Tipping points are a major cause for concern because, once crossed, they trigger positive feedback loops that amplify the effects of climate change or ecological degradation. That is why we are drawing attention […]
Climate change intensifies many existing challenges in Africa.
16 September 2025
According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), millions of people were affected by floods in West and Central Africa in 2024. The UN agency reports that a total of 7.5 million people were affected by flooding across eighteen countries in West and Central Africa in 2024. Chad was the […]
The extreme persistence of PFAS
16 July 2025
The many PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) share the common characteristic of being persistent in the environment due to the strength of the carbon-fluorine bonds they contain. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, better known as PFAS, are chemical substances whose specific properties are exploited in many everyday products. The widespread and varied use of these chemical compounds, combined […]
Aquaculture negatively impacts mangroves
9 April 2025
According to the Changing Markets Foundation, not only could “90% of the wild catch currently harvested be consumed directly by humans,” but a halt must be put to intensive aquaculture, which also negatively impacts the well-being of vulnerable coastal communities. Experts from the Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI) have highlighted the role […]
Rural women are hit harder by the effects of global warming
7 March 2025
In the small world of climate research, the observation has been known for a long time: in countries of the South, women are more vulnerable than men to the effects of global warming, and particularly in rural areas. A major study published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for the […]
100% natural DIY face masks
3 November 2024
Many homemade face masks can be created to achieve a fresh, glowing complexion or smooth skin.Why not head to the kitchen instead of spending a fortune at a beauty store? It’s entirely possible using traditional, time-tested recipes—made with fruits and vegetables and free from harsh chemicals. Your kitchen is actually packed with ingredients that are […]
Adapting: A local and systemic challenge
2 November 2024
The impacts of climate change will vary significantly from one territory to another. Heatwaves, extreme rainfall, and other climate-related hazards will have different consequences depending on factors such as the local environment (e.g., agricultural land, urban areas, forests), the composition of the population (e.g., the elderly, vulnerable groups), existing infrastructure (e.g., transport networks), and economic […]
Aspen Ideas : Climate conference 2024
20 March 2024
During 3 days at Miami Beach thousands of impact stories have sprouted , sowing the seeds of change, through collective action. Aspen Ideas : Climate conference left us inspired and empowered to make a difference with meaningful connections. Bill Nye : Science Educator; Television Presenter; Author « It is not about sacrifice , it is about opportunity » […]
Hottest February on record
7 March 2024
These temperatures saw particularly severe heat afflict western Australia, southeast Asia, southern Africa and South America. Last month was the planet’s hottest February on record, marking the ninth month in a row that global records tumbled, according to new data from Copernicus, the European Union’s climate monitoring service. February was 1.77 degrees Celsius warmer than the […]
Your order was delivered .. to the moon !
26 February 2024
A probe from the American company Intuitive Machines is the first belonging to a private company to land on the Moon, Thursday February 22. It carries NASA instruments, and its mission is expected to last seven days. This is the first moon landing of an American aircraft in more than fifty years. Intuitive Machines’ cargo lander, […]
Eating less plastic
17 January 2024
Thousands of chemicals, depending on the product, are used to make it harder, softer, or more flexible. These chemicals include bisphenols, such as bisphenol A – BPA and phthalates, which can flow into the food touched by plastic, especially when that plastic is warmed. Any plastic item—bag or bottle, toy or chair—starts to come […]
A great deal of good news for 2024
13 January 2024
We need to face immense challenges head-on, the best is possible. But we must not despair, we must look at the lights and smiles that light the way, and use them to move forward. A treaty has been signed by some 70 countries to protect the high seas, from 2025, from excessive incursion by deep-sea […]
The Compromised Planet
3 January 2024
The compromised planet : “An existential enquiry into the nature of creativity , sustainability and being part of the human race . . . a deep look at the most fundamental of human impulses.” Thank You Roxane Grioche – Baum Now we know what we did not know.Compromised planet Now we have seen mot […]
POST COVID Cities
15 December 2023
Overall I believe we can look forward to a period where cities in this post-Covid period, can become more regenerative and create hope for resolving the deep issues of urban sustain- ability. Circular economy, hydrogen economy processing of industrial products, new fuels for shipping and aviation, will start to provide the last technologies and urbanism […]