Environment
🏭 24 of 26 air pollutants have decreased in Sweden
PART 2: Of the 26 air pollutants that the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency measures, 24 have decreased in absolute numbers during the period 1990–2018. At the same time, Sweden's population increased by roughly 1.6 million and the economy almost doubled.
💡 Optimist's Edge: Trees and agriculture can be combined
By cleverly combining trees with other useful plants, we can have an agriculture that benefits both the cultivator and the surrounding nature.
🍁 Redwoods grow new leaves to adapt to drought
The iconic redwood trees have started to grow new special leaves to handle the drought.
👊 "If there is an opportunity to help save the world, you have to take it"
It's not all about electric power and batteries. Traveling smarter and more efficiently is something we can do already. We've met Jesper Johansson who is an expert in Mobility Management.
💡 Optimist's Edge: Six good reasons for protecting more nature
Most people believe that less nature is protected today compared with 20 years ago. But this is not what reality looks like. Read more about how we can boost both the economy - and our health - by becoming even better at taking care of nature.
🐨 Cardboard pods provides shelter for animals displaced by bushfires
The recent bushfires in Australia affected the populations of hundreds of species of animals. Having their habitats destroyed, they now have nowhere to hide from predators. Macquarie University have developed habitat pods that are both affordable and biodegradable.
🌎 Environmental careers top of mind for "Gen Z"
Multiple surveys have shown that a surprising number of people under 25 are pursuing careers and degrees related to the environment.
🍽️ Why a plant-based diet will help you - and the planet - live longer
Do you want to live a longer and healthier life? Are you also keen on helping the planet last longer? Marco Borsari has some valuable news for you.
🌿 Hemp - the start of a veg-tech revolution?
Cultivated for millennia and used in many sectors such as textiles and food, the most recent research shows how hemp can replace many synthetic products in construction, automotive, environmental remediation, and pharma.