Category Archives: Environment

Microbial Biodiversity and Sustainable Development

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Biodiversity is one of the Earth’s greatest treasures. Microbes despite their small size have a huge impact on our lives, therefore understanding their role in the environment is important to the maintenance of our planet and preserving the diversity of plants and animals. Microorganisms have the largest genetic diversity on Earth; billions of species of bacteria are suspected to exist, however only 1-5% or so species are characterized. Microorganisms, being the pioneer colonizers of this planet and the masters of the biosphere as they considered by some, they are ubiquitous, can exist in most inhospitable habitats with extreme temperature, pH, … Continue reading →

Environmental Psychology: Key to Understanding Human-Nature Relationship

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Environmental psychology is a relatively new branch of psychology which explores how the environment impacts human behaviour and vice-versa. It is an inter-disciplinary field which encompasses all kinds of environment including natural environments, built environments, learning environments, informational environments and social settings. The key objective of environmental psychology is to improve the relationship between mankind and the environment using theory, research and practice. It also endeavours to find ways to improve our relationship with the surrounding world. The popular areas in environmental psychology includes: Perception and evaluation of built environment Environmental consequences of human actions Evaluation of building and natural … Continue reading →

Environmental Therapy as an Emerging Therapeutic Method

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Environmental therapy is a therapeutic tool aimed at treating both physical health and mental health issues by detoxifying the body. The basic idea behind environmental therapy, also known as ecotherapy, is that the human beings are connected to the natural environment and are influenced by the changes taking place in the external environment due to the presence of environmental toxins. Detoxification of the body through outdoor activities is the mainstay of environmental therapy. The Rationale for Environmental Therapy In the past few decades, the deterioration of the environment has not only wreaked havoc for natural ecosystems but also led to … Continue reading →

تبني الذكاء الاصطناعي من أجل مستقبل مستدام

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يُتداول في الاونة الأخيرة مصطلح طنان بعالم التكنولوجيا، الا وهو الذكاء الاصطناعي AI ، وهو مصطلح يناقشه  الخبراء المؤيدين لاستخدامه ويؤكدون على أن الذكاء الاصطناعي سيلعب دوراً فعالاً للنهضة بالتنمية المستدامة والاستفادة في العديد من المجالات التي تسير نحو مفهوم الاستدامة إلى جانب الذكاء الاصطناعي. حيث سيعمل كلاهما على تعزيز الكفاءة وتحسين الموارد وتقليل الأخطاء البشرية. هدفنا بهذه المقالة هو إكتشاف التأثير المحتمل للذكاء الاصطناعي على التنمية المستدامة ومناقشة الطرق المختلفة التي يمكن للصناعات من خلالها الاستفادة من الحلول المعتمدة على الذكاء الاصطناعي. الزراعة الذكية يمكن للحلول المعتمدة على الذكاء الاصطناعي تحسّن السلوكات والممارسات الزراعية بشكل كبير،مما يؤدي إلى مستقبل … Continue reading →

العدالة الاجتماعية في معادلة السلوك البشري والتنمية المستدامة

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الحرمان من الحقوق وتصدع أسس العدالة الاجتماعية من أشد التحديات التي تتسبب في الإخلال بموازين معادلة السلوك البشري في العلاقة مع أهداف التنمية المستدامة، وتجعل الفرد والمجتمع يعيشان حالة من عدم الرضا والشعور بالتهميش والإقصاء وعدم المساواة، ما يؤدي إلى التراجع في إنجاز أهداف التنمية المستدامة، ويتسبب في تفشي حالة المحسوبية والفساد إلى الإخلال بقيم العدالة الاجتماعية. ووفق ما يؤكده تقرير التنمية البشرية للعام 2013 «يمكن أن يؤدي ارتفاع عدم المساواة، خصوصاً بين فئات المجتمع، إلى تقويض الاستقرار الاجتماعي وعرقلة التنمية البشرية على المدى الطويل. مؤشرات الحقوق الرئيسة التي تتميز بقدراتها الفعلية في التأثير على معادلة السلوك البشري، يمكن تبينها … Continue reading →

How to Live Off Grid in a Tiny House: A Beginner’s Guide

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As people are becoming more focused on alternative living, the tiny house movement is becoming increasingly popular. It offers a few different experiences all rolled into one tiny package. For those looking to live debt free, it provides that. Others are looking to live in an environmentally friendly way and that is certainly the case with living off grid. And others just want to accumulate less stuff and more memories and since your house is tiny there is no way to not do that. Whatever the reason for looking for ways to start living the tiny house life, there is … Continue reading →

8 Reasons to Hire Eco-friendly Cleaners for Your End of Tenancy Cleaning

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Moving out of a rental property is an inevitable part of many people’s lives. While the market is brimming with end of tenancy cleaning services, there are several reasons to consider cleaning companies like Skycleaners, who use greener options. Making the switch to sustainable cleaning is a decision that benefits you, the environment, and future tenants. If you want to learn more about the perks, keep reading. Health Benefits The problem with traditional cleaning products is that they often contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are notorious for being carcinogens. Moreover, they can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation. Continuous … Continue reading →

Embracing AI for a Sustainable Future

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a buzzword in the tech industry for quite some time now. Proponents argue that it has enormous potential to drive sustainable development while benefiting numerous industries in the process. The concept of sustainability goes hand in hand with AI, as both strive to enhance efficiency, optimize resources, and reduce human errors. This article aims to explore the potential impact of AI on sustainable development and discuss the various ways industries can benefit from AI-driven solutions. Smart Agriculture AI-driven solutions can significantly improve agricultural practices, leading to a more sustainable future for food production. These solutions … Continue reading →

Why Eco-Energy is Important?

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Nowadays, eco-friendly energy solutions have boosted in a world where following sustainable practices has become more critical. As our planet faces environmental challenges, adopting eco-energy has risen to global discussions. If you know this, it is time to understand why it matters and its consequences. This article speaks about the significance of eco-energy, examining its impact on the climate, human well-being, and the future of our shared home.  Awareness of these changes is essential, as it is not just a trend anymore. It is Important To Get Environmental Education In this world of environmental challenges, achieving ecological education has never … Continue reading →

Reflecting Upon Signs of God: Call to Climate Action

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As over a billion Muslims celebrate Ramadan, the month of the Qur’an, it behooves us to reflect upon all the āyāt – verses or signs of God. God enjoins us over and again to contemplate every āyah (verse) of the Holy Quran, as in Surah Muhammad: ‘Do they not contemplate the Qur’an? Or do hearts have their locks upon them?’ (47:24). In Surat al-Mu’minūn, He says: ‘Have they not contemplated the Word, or has there come unto them that which came not unto their forefathers?’ (23:68). In Surat al-Baqarah we are told: ‘Thus does God make clear unto you the signs … Continue reading →

Reasons Why Fracking is Environmentally Unsound

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Fracking is, “the process of drilling down into the earth before a high-pressure water mixture is directed at the rock to release the gas inside” [1]. Fracking remains controversial due to its negative effect on the environment- especially in light of climate change. As such, it is necessary to explore the downsides of fracking as well as environmentally-friendly alternatives. Negative Impacts of Fracking Fracking is a very popular source of energy. However, it is unsustainable and wasteful.  This is as, “fracking uses huge amounts of water, which must be transported to the site at significant environmental cost” [1]. In addition, … Continue reading →

What is Climate Change Disinformation?

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For decades, the oil and coal industries and some of their largest industrial customers have conducted a sophisticated and wildly successful multi-million dollar campaign to convince the public that climate change is not a serious threat. The impetus for the climate change disinformation campaign has been to protect industry profits by blocking any action designed to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide and other global heating gases produced in burning fossil fuels. Policies such as carbon taxes and carbon caps are intended to limit the release of carbon dioxide by restraining demand for fossil fuels. Fossil fuel companies, however, have … Continue reading →