An economist might celebrate a nation achieving record economic growth on one day, yet overlook a coral reef lying bleached and lifeless on another. This contradiction must be challenged, writes economist Partha Dasgupta in his elegant account of why the global economic system is exploiting, rather than sustaining, life on our planet. On Natural Capital recaps the roaring economic advances of the past 75 years, including improved life expectancies and education and fewer people living in poverty.
Yunxi Botanical Garden represents a cornerstone initiative for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in Guangzhou, emphasizing integration within the city’s urban-park framework.
In Abu Dhabi, Aldar's masterplan for Fahid Island focuses on creating a wellness-centered waterfront destination that integrates health and nature for public engagement.
"We're not just doing good for the environment. We're creating paid work and valuable job experience," said Renee Ruhl, Intervine program director. "This is really a social enterprise, because..."
The cracks in the international order have been visible since the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, and intervention in Libya, culminating in the current war in Ukraine.
The frantic race to boot up energy-hungry data centers has led many developers to plan their own gas-fired power plants rather than wait for connection to the state's public grid.
Hydrogen is rapidly gaining traction as the energy industry's game-changing carrier, offering a cleaner, more adaptable alternative to traditional fuels.
