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We could actually save the Great Barrier Reef
Last month, the construction of a new coal mine in Australia was blocked in order to save coral reefs and protect the great barrier. While it may seem like a no-brainer, it is a significant victory for environmental laws, as it is the first time that these laws have been used to block coal exploitation…
Have you heard of ecological exile?
The scientific expression ‘ecological exile’ is now sadly becoming a part of our common vocabularies, because it is becoming a much more common occurence. Just like the climate crisis it stems from, the phenomenon is now global. What is ecological exile? The term “ecological exile” refers to the forcible displacement of settled populations due to…
Organic cotton. How is it different? What are its benefits?
The other week we talked about how nature-based solutions are greatly beneficial for biodiversity and for reducing pollution and hazards on the environment. Because we like to talk about sustainable materials on fashion, we are going to apply this terms to the agriculture of organic cotton. Cotton has been historically fashion’s most used fiber. When…
Nature-based solutions for agriculture
How can nature-based solutions help with sustainability? Today we are going to talk about something that may seem fairly technical, but it’s something of great importance for our daily nutrition and clothing. Nature-based solutions for agriculture! Nature-based solutions for agriculture involve using natural systems to support agricultural productivity. That’s instead of relying on chemical pesticides…
Paris becomes a cycling city
Paris, once one of Europe’s most polluted and car-centric cities, is now leading the charge in sustainable transport initiatives. From 2017 to 2022, the city has undergone an incredible transformation, with the city council announcing plans to make Paris completely cyclable by 2026. This includes massive investments in the creation of 180 kilometers of cycling…