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IUCN: In the spirit of nature, everything is connected

To bring the natural system into balance, a new economy that is sustainable and respects the limits of natural resources and the functions of ecosystems is fundamental. This requires a shift in how we value, use and dispose of resources,... Read More

CincoDías: Obsolescencia programada: engaño al consumidor

Todos hemos contemplado alguna vez cómo aparatos que deberían tener todavía un buen funcionamiento se estropean sin motivo aparente. No los hemos maltratado ni dado un mal uso. Tampoco los hemos lanzado al vacío desde una altura considerable ni los... Read More

Be Good to the Environment in 2018

On the first day of my environmental science class, we took a very eye-opening quiz on our lifestyle choices and how they affect the planet. After entering in information such as how many miles we drive per week, how much... Read More

New Study Highlights Educational Benefits of Footprint Calculator

 A new study of the Ecological Footprint Calculator used in classrooms in Italy and the UK identified several educational benefits, including making sustainability personal for students and providing insight on how daily activities affect national and global sustainability. The... Read More

Mother Earth Living: Plans for Living Sustainably

Taking the Footprint Calculator test, to me, is a great way to make the topic of sustainable living a personal one instead of just cold numbers floating up there on the internet or in a science textbook. Because the number... Read More

Impakter: Planetary prosperity means zero carbon

Mother Nature seems to be in full revolt. A stone’s throw from the city of Oakland, where Global Footprint Network is based, the seasonal Diablo winds recently reached record intensity, fanning the worst fires that the famous wine-producing region of Napa has... Read More

Salesforce: What happens when everyone wants one?

For every innovation, we need to include in our assessment some questions of the form: “What if this catches on?” Not merely the Dragons’ Den question of “Can this business scale?” – but the Global Footprint Network question of, “Can... Read More