About Sustainability, & Related Topics & Issues
Land and soil are some of the most important resources to humans on Earth. So, it’s important to learn about how they can be degraded (and conserved/protected). In this guide, we look at what land degradation is, the main types, the causes, the effects/impact, and the potential solutions to prevent it. Summary – Land … Read more
Human overpopulation is an issue in it’s own right. But, it’s also an issue that contributes to other key environmental and social issues. The logic behind this is that more people generally means more consumption of resources (of food, water, natural resources etc.), and more consumption can lead to more waste generated, more pollution, and … Read more
Waste pollution is one of the broadest social and environmental issues. There’s many different types of waste, different ways that waste can pollute the environment, and a range of effects that waste pollution can have across society. In this guide, we summarise what waste pollution is, identify the different types of waste, and outline the … Read more
Plastic pollution is one type of waste pollution, and it occurs both in the ocean, and also on dry land. In this guide below, we summarise each of these major types of plastic pollution, along with some of the other relevant information relating to causes, sources, effects/impact, and potential solutions. Summary – Plastic Pollution Two … Read more
Elon Musk was on the Joe Rogan Experience today, and they covered some important topics such as Climate Change, Carbon Emissions, Sustainable Energy, Electric Cars and much more. You can check the full interview for the full accuracy of what was said in interview (via the link at the bottom of this guide, or an online … Read more
Some actions for reducing your own personal carbon footprint may have a higher impact and be more effective to help address climate change, than some other actions which are considered moderate or lower impact. In this guide, we reference a study that identifies these high, moderate and low impact actions. We also include a list … Read more
The broad solutions for climate change that are frequently mentioned are mitigation and adaptation. However, there are also more specific solutions and strategies that need to take into account the individual situation of different countries, States/provinces, cities, and sectors around the world. Individuals can also help with different actions too. In this guide, we look … Read more
We’ve already put together a guide about all the water on Earth (i.e. saltwater and the various other types of water). However, the guide below is specifically about fresh water resources and supplies on Earth. We outline things such as where they are located, how we use them, and other important considerations. Summary – … Read more
Water pollution might be one of the leading environmental (and social) issues in the world, and it contributes specifically global water issues too. Water pollution includes pollution of both fresh water sources (lakes, rivers, and groundwater aquifers), and also ocean/marine water pollution. In this guide, we’ve outlined what water pollution is, examples of the different … Read more
There’s two main types of air pollution – indoor air pollution, and outdoor air pollution. This guide focuses on outdoor air pollution (also called ‘ambient air pollution’). We look at what outdoor air pollution is, along with potential causes, sources, examples, effects/impact, and potential ways to reduce it. Summary – Outdoor Air Pollution What … Read more
