#sustainable-development

#sustainable-development

An economist might celebrate a nation achieving record economic growth on one day, yet overlook a coral reef lying bleached and lifeless on another. This contradiction must be challenged, writes economist Partha Dasgupta in his elegant account of why the global economic system is exploiting, rather than sustaining, life on our planet. On Natural Capital recaps the roaring economic advances of the past 75 years, including improved life expectancies and education and fewer people living in poverty.

Oases are vital ecosystems that balance water, soil quality, and date palms, serving as ecological bulwarks against desertification and refuges for biodiversity.

Lakeland was everything, really. It's where I learned to slow down and observe. I wasn't raised in a high-pressure, high-speed place. That gave me time to think.

The pocket park is a long row of Sustainable Drainage Systems and green spaces added to the road, creating a narrower road with a nicer pavement.

Yunxi Botanical Garden represents a cornerstone initiative for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in Guangzhou, emphasizing integration within the city’s urban-park framework.

In Abu Dhabi, Aldar's masterplan for Fahid Island focuses on creating a wellness-centered waterfront destination that integrates health and nature for public engagement.

"We're not just doing good for the environment. We're creating paid work and valuable job experience," said Renee Ruhl, Intervine program director. "This is really a social enterprise, because..."

The cracks in the international order have been visible since the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, and intervention in Libya, culminating in the current war in Ukraine.

Tesla's Oasis in Lost Hills features 84 charging stalls powered by solar energy and will eventually include 168 stalls and a lounge for driver comfort.

The latest discoveries were made during a Bioblitz biological survey by volunteers and experts, showcasing impressive biodiversity growth since the 2012 London Olympics.

The frantic race to boot up energy-hungry data centers has led many developers to plan their own gas-fired power plants rather than wait for connection to the state's public grid.

The upcoming £22m upgrade to Crystal Palace Park will enhance its historical features, including the restoration of its Grade I dinosaurs and the construction of a new visitor centre.

The integrated resort is designed to encourage longer-term stays and provide year-round economic benefits to the local community.

The course was a needed shift from the global scale of climate change and sustainability to a smaller, more influenceable setting.

This funding, secured by the council, will be used to install solar panels at the schools. This is expected to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions.

Hydrogen is rapidly gaining traction as the energy industry's game-changing carrier, offering a cleaner, more adaptable alternative to traditional fuels.