sustainable development
A new study by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) and the London School of Economics and…
When Profit Misleads: Research Highlights Environmental Trade-Offs Behind Corporate Performance
Companies praised for strong financial performance may not be as efficient as they appear once their environmental impact is considered, according to new research from…
How Plant-Based Proteins Took Over Sweden’s Grocery Shelves
Two decades ago, vegetarian choices in Sweden’s supermarkets were scarce, with only a few token products available for shoppers seeking meat alternatives. Today, however, the…
Net zero commitments: public relations spin or real transformation?
A new study has revealed that many of the world’s largest corporations have adopted net-zero carbon pledges more to protect their reputations than to drive…
Sustainable Development Crucial for Reducing Future Wildfire Costs
Climate-related wildfires have returned to the spotlight this summer, dominating headlines as they blaze across vast areas of the northern hemisphere. With each passing year,…
Nourishing Tomorrow: The Call for Global Diet Sustainability
Amid the rising trend towards self-reliance and the tightening of trade barriers, a new study by research teams from the University of Göttingen and the…
Energy-Efficient Artificial Intelligence Inspired by Human Brain Functionality
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making significant strides in performing complex calculations and analysing data more swiftly than humans. Yet, these capabilities demand substantial energy, contrasting…
How Does Economic Development Truly Benefit Individuals?
A recent study from the University of Portsmouth advocates integrating human rights at the core of economic development. Authored by Professor Leïla Choukroune and Dr…
UN Study Suggests: Investing in Nature Could Reduce the Billion-Dollar Expenses of Droughts
As droughts, exacerbated by the human-induced degradation of the environment, are projected to affect three-quarters of the global population by 2050, it becomes crucial to…
Global Warming and Creative Routes to a Greener Tomorrow
As the international climate crisis escalates, there is a pressing need for innovative and scalable interventions. A notable contribution to this discussion appears in a…
Global Corporations Are Falling Short of the World’s Sustainability Objectives
According to a recent study from the University of Surrey, Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) are not merely falling short of achieving global sustainability targets. Still, they…
Seeking to Boost Sustainable Practices Among Consumers? Develop Prosocial Representatives
A new article in the Journal of Marketing authored by researchers from the University of Kentucky, Arizona State University, and Pennsylvania University sheds light on…