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In the midst of climate change, affecting our environment, habits and habitat, cognitive sciences, and more specifically neuroscience and psychology, can allow us to better understand our drivers for action and inaction, our adaptative behavior and the biological and physiological consequences of environmental change. Putting into evidence the relation between brain health and climate change Researchers warn that increased heat stress resulting from global warming has a detrimental effect on health and productivity. According to Nancy Sicotte, MD, chair of the Department of Neurology of Cedar Sinai Hospital, there is an optimum temperature at which the body and the brain work best. Moreover, heat stress caused by climate change and extreme weather will lead to a reduction in working hours and disproportionately affect workers in specific industries such as construction…

Article by InnoHub Nowadays consumers pay a lot more attention to corporate social responsibility of companies’ products and services. Making it important for business to hop on the trend and as well, it’s very important that corporations and consumers to start taking care of the environment. For a business to be sustainable, it needs to focus in using very little water, energy, raw materials, cut down carbon emissions, and/or reuse materials. This can be a bit difficult to achieve but with new technologies arising, it’s getting easier. As well, with a great business model sustainability can be achieved. To make sure that you choose a good eco-friendly business, you need to think of a service that is currently not being offered or it can be a service already offered but…

Article by Materahub Community development is a process by which communities become more responsible, organize and plan together, develop healthy lifestyle options, empower themselves, reduce poverty and suffering, create employment and economic opportunities, achieve social, economic, cultural and environmental goals. The United Nations defines community development as "a process where community members come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems."It is a broad concept, applied to the practices of civic leaders, activists, involved citizens, and professionals to improve various aspects of communities, typically aiming to build stronger and more resilient local communities. The purpose of community development is to help create the conditions for an inclusive and sustainable society by supporting communities to engage in collective action for transformative change. Community development seeks to empower individuals…

Sustainable consumption is directly related to the concept of sustainable development, which is about achieving long-term social and economic goals while taking into account positive or minimal environmental impact. [1] Nowadays, consumption significantly contributes to serious environmental problems such as resource depletion, water pollution, air pollution, climate change, degradation of the global ecosystem. The principle of sustainability implies minimal consumption of resources, but the concept of consumerism is the opposite of this. Therefore, it is important for companies to implement a sustainable marketing strategy that enables sustainability and minimizes the effects of consumption. What are the goals of sustainable consumption? - Education related to sustainable consumption - Development of public transport and transport which will be environmentally friendly - Reduction of the harmful impact of processes related to the production,…

Article by MEUS It is undeniable that one of the trends of the next decade is and is being sustainability. Social awareness is increasingly focused on environmental problems, which makes consumers worry about purchasing products that have been created taking care of their impact on the planet. In recent years, more and more new business models related to sustainability have begun to emerge, and not only that, but it is already one more component to add to any daily activity. In the same way, more and more entrepreneurs decide to start a sustainable business, ensuring that the company not only remains in the market but that its growth is constant so that its ecological and sustainable ideas are transmitted from generation to generation, in a time when the advancement of…

Article by EJuniors If you are concerned about protecting the planet, for your trips to work, you can opt for ecological means. Of course there is walking, but to go faster, there are other modes of transportation. In the interest of preserving the planet, more and more car manufacturers are putting eco-friendly vehicles on the market. We present some of them in this article. The most ecological means of transportation There are ecological means of transport which, although not very accessible, tend to be democratized. Car manufacturers, in particular, are working to generalize these means. The bicycle Although it is one of the oldest means of transportation since the horse, the bicycle remains a must for ecological transportation. Indeed, apart from the strength of your muscles, it does not need…

Article by Innohub Great artists have always been inspired by nature; today it is they who are using their work to promote public awareness about the necessity of preserving what we have. In the realm of art, sustainability may refer to a variety of things. Environmental themes can be presented in exhibitions, acrylic paint can be replaced with watercolours or casein paints, the ecosystem can be used as portion of the artwork, or - the most common option among creatives and audiences - used materials can be turned into pieces of art, and plenty of other possible options. The United Nations has set 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With these, the UN aims to take urgent measures to combat climate change. Governments as well as companies and citizens are asked…

Article by Materahub The tourism industry, as part of the service sector, has become an important source of income for many regions and even for entire countries. The Manila Declaration on World Tourism of 1980 recognized its importance as "an activity essential to the life of nations because of its direct effects on the social, cultural, educational, and economic sectors of national societies, and on their international relations." Therefore, sustainable tourism is the concept of visiting somewhere as a tourist and trying to make a positive impact on the environment, society, and economy. Without travel there is no tourism, so the concept of sustainable tourism is tightly linked to a concept of sustainable mobility. Which is the impact of tourism? The 72% of tourism's CO2 emissions come from transportation, 24…

Rising temperatures result in climate and weather changes. We are increasingly seeing floods, droughts, heavy rainfall, and strong heatwaves caused by climate change in many places on earth. All of these changes will be more visible in the coming decades and will be a big challenge for our society and environment. The climate impact is inevitable, but there are ways to mitigate it. Greenhouse gas mitigation are actions that are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. What can we do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to environmental protection? Here are some examples: Buy energy-Efficient Products - Many household appliances are available in energy-efficient models. For example, compact energy-saving light bulbs are designed to provide natural-looking light, with significantly less energy consumption than standard light bulbs. Replace the bulbs…

Article by MEUS A sustainable economy is guided and constrained by ecological, social, and economic principles. In other words, to achieve sustainable development, there must be economic progress, social justice, and preservation of the environment. Therefore, sustainability is made up of three pillars: economy, society, and the environment. These principles are also informally referred to as profit, people, and planet. [caption id="attachment_479" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Source: https://sk.pinterest.com/pin/655555289494071028/[/caption] Economic It measures the sustainability from the viewpoint of the consumer-led culture treating finite resources of nature as an income that will result in the aversion of natural crisis. Sustainability should generate economic wealth in a local, regional, and global framework that stimulates financially possible and profitable development, maintaining the base of natural resources and their conservation. Social Sustainability answer to a need to…