In this compelling episode of “News of the Week” hosted by Mike, listeners are taken on an enlightening journey into the heart of urban farming – a revolutionary movement transforming concrete jungles into green, productive spaces. Mike delves into how cities worldwide are repurposing rooftops, balconies, and vacant lots into vibrant farms and
In an era where the imperatives of environmental sustainability and technological innovation are increasingly becoming intertwined, green engineering emerges not merely as a discipline but as a paradigm that seeks to bridge the gap between ecological stewardship and industrial progress.This nexus of sustainability and innovation within green engineering is crafting pathways towards a
Philip Kofi Adom, University of the Witwatersrand African countries will suffer significant economic loss after 2050 if global warming is not limited to below 2°C, a new study by the Center for Global Development has found. Environment and energy economist Philip Kofi Adom is the author of the report. He synchronised many years
Within the dynamic tableau of worldwide economic structures, the ethos of a circular economy has risen as a luminous harbinger of sustainability and avant-garde thought, challenging the age-old linear doctrine of “take, make, dispose” that has held sway for eons. This transformative shift towards a circular economy endeavours not only to diminish waste
Sustainable Architecture: Ecological Engineering in the Modern Era At the forefront of contemporary engineering endeavors stands sustainable architecture, a response to the pressing need to alleviate environmental decline and tackle climate change. In the 21st century, the ethos of sustainable architecture has transcended mere environmental awareness to embrace a comprehensive approach integrating social,
Vernon Rive, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau In recent weeks, the Supreme Court of New Zealand has delivered a landmark decision on a case brought by Māori elder Mike Smith against a group of New Zealand’s largest corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters. The Supreme Court overturned lower court rulings which had struck
In the vanguard of contemporary environmental discourse stands the paramount issue of biodiversity conservation, a subject of incalculable value to the sustenance of our planet’s ecological equilibrium. This intricate tapestry, woven from the myriad forms of life that adorn our Earth, is not merely a testament to nature’s splendour but the bedrock upon
Stephen Appiah Takyi, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and Owusu Amponsah, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Ghana’s urban population has more than tripled in the past three decades, from 4 million to nearly 14 million people. Competition for land in cities has increased among various land uses.
In an era where the spectre of climate change looms large over the collective consciousness of humanity, the engineering sector stands at a pivotal crossroads, tasked with the formidable challenge of reconciling technological advancement with environmental stewardship. “The Green Engineer’s Toolbox: Techniques for Sustainable Design” casts a spotlight on the innovative methodologies and
For thousands of years, humans have converted wood into charcoal through a technique called pyrolysis. Now, Jean-Michel Douarre wants to use this age-old method for a modern purpose: turning old car tyres into new ones. Douarre, the head of research into sustainable materials at French tyre maker Michelin, hopes pyrolysis will put his