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Earth Overshoot Day 2016 Coverage
A roundup of Earth Overshoot Day coverage by media around the world. Read More
Remembering environmental pioneer Luc Hoffmann
On July 21, we lost one of the most effective and yet very quiet giants of the environmental movement, Luc Hoffmann. After a full and transformational life, he passed in one of his dearest places, the Camargue in the South... Read More
Sustainable development: two indices, two different views
It’s been a busy day for launching new country rankings. Today (July 20), the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) released a 427-page report ranking countries by 77 indicators tied to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals approved last year. The... Read More
Footprint calculator scores high marks in high schools
High schools around the world have integrated the Ecological Footprint calculator into their curricula. Governments and organizations, including the United Nations and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, are also catching on to the importance of environmental education in meeting long-term sustainability... Read MoreCenter for Mediterranean Integration: Why Mediterranean Cities Need to Become Resource Efficient
Mediterranean countries are among those standing on the frontline of climate change. Environmental and economic risks such as sea-level rise and drought are sure to compound the ecological deficit that the Mediterranean region is already experiencing. Read More
Can China transform into an ecological civilization?
Creating an economy that operates in harmony with nature is the centerpiece of China President Xi Jinpig’s vision of transforming the country into an ecological civilization. Can China become such a civilization? To find out, we engaged with the Province... Read More
Can the UK survive on its own?
In the wake of the stunning Brexit vote results, we ask, what does it take to the support the UK’s demand for natural resources? Consider this: The UK’s forest land only covers 3% of UK resident’s demand for forest products... Read MoreGuardian: 5 charts that explain who gets hit hardest by food price rises
Benin, Mozambique and Nepal are among countries most exposed to climate change, water scarcity and food price volatility. Read More