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What does the UN have to do with the future? How about 17 Sustainable Development Goals?
By now, most people are quite aware of climate change and at least some of the problems it’s causing. So what is being done to counter it? The UN has an answer, or 17 of them, called the Sustainability Development Goals.
A circular economy: the wherefore and the why
Ever since the induction of the Industrial Revolution, the developed world has run on the concept of a linear economy. Based on the “take-make-waste,” model of production, a linear economy has been the preferred method of commerce since the mid-nineteenth century. A circular economy, on the other hand …
Choosing to live the minimalist lifestyle, sustainably speaking
Prudence tells us we all will be better off when sustainable lifestyles are adopted by all. Minimalism, the disciplined pursuit of a lifestyle that emphasizes owning only those items that add meaning or answer a genuine need, can work hand-in-glove with the pursuit of sustainability.
Economic sustainability by the numbers & eight ways you can help
There isn’t a better time to achieve economic sustainability than now. But what is it, and why is it important? We must work to meet our needs while ensuring that our descendants have the means to meet their needs.
What you need to know about the Paris Agreement and greenhouse gases
The United States emits greenhouse gases at a rate greater than any nation on Earth except China. Although much smaller in population — the US has just over 332 million to China’s nearly 1.4 billion — the US emits greenhouse gases at a rate roughly half of that of China.
Climate change – the planet really is getting warmer. Are we to blame?
Early summer 2021 brought record highs to the normally temperate northwestern US and southwestern Canada. Portland, Oregon reported a high of 116 degrees Fahrenheit. A region in Washington’s Pacific Coast reported a temperature of 110 degrees, four degrees higher than the all-time high in Las Vegas. Climate scientists report global temperatures are now higher than they were in the late 1800s.
The concern with sustainability is older than you may think: A history 1660 – 2021
You may think the concept of sustainability is new. However, history tells us otherwise …
Three Tips to Save Senior Caregivers Stress
Some days it feels like the entire world has stopped spinning, but those of us who care for elderly or disabled loved ones in decline know that isn’t the case.
A quick guide to environmental sustainability
Environmental sustainability: perhaps the most important leg of the thrice-pronged sustainability equation. Without a healthy environment, social and economic equity become irrelevant. Life as we know it is threatened, even impossible in some cases.
Social sustainability: A glance at our global makeup
The World Bank defines social sustainability as being “about inclusive and resilient societies where citizens have a voice and governments respond.” It hinges on people understanding, accepting, and supporting one another.
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