Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesTropical forests struggling to recover from deforestation, new research showsMarch 16, 2023New research published in the journal Nature has found that recovering tropical forests are only able to offset a quarter of carbon emissions generated annually by logging, wildfire and land clearing.The study, led by a team of scientists from the University of Bristol, used satellite data …
Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesA natural revolution takes root in Scotland’s countryside as rewilding surgesMarch 13, 2023The Scottish countryside is seeing a remarkable transformation in the wake of a burgeoning rewilding movement.In just two years, the Northwoods Rewilding Network has expanded to encompass 55 partners across the country, demonstrating impressive ecological and economic benefits. Initiated by Scotland: The Big Picture, a …
Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesKung Fu nuns: Breaking barriers and fighting for the environmentMarch 8, 2023In the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas, there exists a group of devout women known as the “Kung Fu nuns”.The women belong to an 800-year-old Buddhist sect called Drukpa, meaning dragon in Tibetan, and have garnered global attention for their unique blend of meditation and …
Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesLandmark treaty agreed upon to establish marine protected areas in high seasMarch 7, 2023After nearly two decades of negotiations, UN member states have finally reached an agreement to safeguard seas around the world.The historic treaty, announced on Saturday night in New York after grueling non-stop negotiations, represents a major milestone in the fight to achieve the 30×30 …
Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesThe buzz about beesFebruary 21, 2023The tiny honey bee, responsible for pollinating one third of the world’s food supply, is teetering on the brink of extinction.This grim reality, if not addressed, could spell the end of our ecosystem as we know it — and we’re not being overdramatic. A declining species Multiple factors, including rampant pesticide use, …
Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesIndigenous communities play key role in maintaining the Amazon’s least deforested areasFebruary 6, 2023In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Indigenous leaders are engaged in a crucial battle—not only for the preservation of their ancestral lands but also for the stability of the global climate.The study, which analysed satellite images and national datasets between 2000 and 2021, …
Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesThe psychological game of greenwashingJanuary 5, 2023In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Indigenous leaders are engaged in a crucial battle—not only for the preservation of their ancestral lands but also for the stability of the global climate.And the common practice — where products are marketed as being environmentally friendly or “green,” even if they may not …
Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesCleaning up the chocolate supply chainDecember 30, 2022The European Union (EU), the world’s largest cocoa purchaser, has made a commitment to only import cocoa that does not contribute to deforestation or forest degradation.This decision is part of a larger legislative package aimed at addressing the risks of deforestation in the supply chains of various commodities, including cattle, timber, coffee, …
Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesUnpopular opinion: The real cost of cheap meatDecember 2, 2022I think it’s fair to say that a dominant belief of our time is that low prices are good, and high prices are bad.Expensive commodities are bad, inflation is bad — really anything that is expensive is bad. And that view has credit: low prices can (and are) …
Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesGood COP, bad COP: The future of climate action looks shakyNovember 30, 2022In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Indigenous leaders are engaged in a crucial battle—not only for the preservation of their ancestral lands but also for the stability of the global climate.Observers — and even some of the delegates — were reported to have been …