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In the absence of national leadership, local communities are forging new responses to the climate crisis in places where they live, work and play. These three examples show how.
Biogas is often overlooked as a source of renewable energy, but it could be a solution to dealing with the 9.5 million tonnes of food waste created by the UK every year.
A study has looked at which mega events took the largest toll on the environment and local people.
The Caribbean has long been the gold standard for western tourism: but our image of the islands as paradises ripe for our enjoyment is harming their environment and people.
Companies should focus on fair pay and workers’ rights, our survey suggests.
Death is a part of life: but environmentally harmful burial practices, overcrowded cemeteries and unaffordable funerals are denying many the right to a good death.
Making environmentally friendly choices is complex: here’s a guide to help you at home or out shopping.
Sure, they’re billionaires, but the exploits of Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos have undeniably brought space tourism a step closer. That raises tricky legal, ethical and environmental questions.
Hybrid energy systems that combine renewable and non-renewable fuel systems could be the key to sub-Saharan Africa’s energy transition.
Throughout the pandemic we can see that place brands have evolved and those likely to survive are the ones that were already well established to begin with or ones that are more flexible.
As we look beyond a world besieged by Covid-19, the relationship between humans and nature in our cities must be shaped and reclaimed.
Etsy’s purchase of Depop shows that eco-conscious fashion could threaten fast fashion retailers.
Following scandals over illegal logging, and with an appetite for rare, old-growth wood, the guitar industry is rethinking its environmental footprint. Australian companies are leading the way.
Engine No. 1 convinced other shareholders to support at least two of its nominees to join the company’s board as part of its push for a stronger sustainability strategy at Exxon.
As public funding disappears, corporations have moved to the head of the table of higher education.
Planting trees can sometimes be a carbon-offset box-ticking exercise, but reforestation is a long-term commitment that supports communities, promotes biodiversity and tackles the climate emergency.
An environmental psychologist on what the behavioural science says.
The ocean moderates climate change by absorbing CO₂ emissions, hosts valuable biodiversity and provides food to millions, but all of these services are threatened by pollution and human activities.
Our analysis shows most tourist accommodation — be it Airbnb or traditional hotel accommodation — comes with sizeable greenhouse emissions.
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Research fellow, Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer, School of Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University
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Associate Professor in Architectural Engineering, Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain)
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Chair, Monash Sustainable Development Institute & ClimateWorks Australia, Monash University
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Professor of Tourism, University of Otago
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Professor of Sustainability, Curtin University
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Professor of Accounting, Durham University
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Emeritus Professor of Urban & Regional Planning, University of Canberra
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Senior Research Officer, BehaviourWorks Australia (Monash Sustainable Development Institute), Monash University
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Honorary Fellow in the School of Biosciences, The University of Melbourne
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Professor in Construction and Environmental Assessment, The University of Melbourne
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Sustainable Development Solutions Network Manager, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University
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Professor of Ecological Economics, UCL
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Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research & Innovation, College of Design & Social Context, RMIT University
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Founding Director, Institute for Sustainability, University of Surrey
