Le barrage et le développement durable Dans de nombreuses métropoles du globe, de Los Angeles à Téhéran, la construction de grands barrages est devenue une nécessité pour répondre aux besoins en eau d'une population croissante; cependant, dans d'autres régions, l'objectif principal est la production d'électricité. Mais quels sont les impacts…
© Getty Images / Andrew Peacock Rushing to Witness the End: The Rise of Last Chance Tourism Last chance tourism is a growing trend where travelers rush to visit destinations threatened by climate change before they disappear or drastically change. This phenomenon has gained significant attention in recent…
Soil and water worldwide are more contaminated than ever, especially with heavy metals such as copper, lead, chromium, aluminum, and oil, which have built up over decades. This pollution greatly hampers plant growth, leaving them more susceptible to threats and reducing the quality of their yield. Yet, despite the pollution…
Introduction to the EPR principle Extended producer responsibility (EPR) was initially defined as a policy principle aimed at promoting environmental improvements across the entire life cycle of product systems by expanding the manufacturer’s responsibilities to various stages of the product's life, particularly take-back, recycling, and final disposal. In doing so,…
While solar energy generation has become significantly cheaper and more efficient in recent years, it still faces inherent limitations: solar panels can only produce power during limited daylight hours, clouds frequently obstruct sunlight, and a considerable amount of sunlight is absorbed by the atmosphere before reaching the ground. But what…
Green Warriors : How Generation Z is Reshaping Environmental Activism In recent years, Generation Z has emerged as a powerful force in the fight against climate change, bringing unprecedented energy, innovation, and urgency to environmental activism. Born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, this generation is not only acutely…
Embarking on my journey in energy and sustainable development, my primary goal was clear: to reduce energy consumption while prioritizing environmental sustainability. However, I was unprepared for the vast amount of information I would encounter, unveiling the critical state of our planet and humanity's ongoing contribution to its degradation.…