Environment

Eco-Fungi: Earth’s Climate Fix (I)

Welcome to the first blog of our series – “Fungi & Soil: The Climate Change Combatants” Diving deep into the natural world’s secrets to combat climate change, ‘Eco-Fungi: Earth’s Climate Fix’ unveils the remarkable potential of fungi in our quest for environmental solutions. Today, we’re going beneath the surface, quite literally, to explore a hidden …

The Microplastic Threat in Freshwater

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in diameter, have infiltrated our freshwater ecosystems, presenting a hidden yet formidable challenge. From their myriad sources to their far-reaching impacts on biodiversity, water quality, and human health, understanding microplastics is the first step towards mitigating their presence in our environment. This blog aims to demystify microplastics, …

Future-Proof Cities: A Resilient Approach

In a time when urban centers house over half the global population—a number expected to rise to 70% by 2050—the urgency to develop cities that are resilient, sustainable, and prepared for the future has reached a critical point. These future-proof cities, with their commitment to sustainable practices, robust infrastructure, technological innovation, and economic diversity, stand …