News articles tagged with 'sustainability'
After 25 years, sustainability is a growing science that's here to stay
— 22 Nov 2011 16:44 | EnvironmentSustainability has not only become a science in the past 25 years, but it is one that continues to be fast-growing with widespread international collaboration, broad disciplinary composition…
Sustainability solutions need the power of networks
— 21 Feb 2011 17:54 | TechnologyThe choices an individual makes about environmental issues are affected by family, friends and others in a person's social network. Michigan State University scientists are studying…
Developed world at risk of forgetting about AIDS pandemic
— 30 Nov 2010 21:52 | HealthMedia coverage on HIV/AIDS has fallen by more than 70% in developed countries over the last 20 years, according to an international team of researchers…
WWF, beef industry leaders advance sustainable beef production
— 4 Nov 2010 13:48 | EnvironmentWWF and global leaders from the beef industry have announced their commitment to improve the sustainability of the beef system through multi-stakeholder engagement at the national,…
How green is your campus?
— 22 Oct 2010 18:19 | EnvironmentCorporations and individuals alike are increasingly focused on 'going green,' in an attempt to reduce their carbon footprint and impact on the environment. It is questionable whether…
Half the productivity, twice the carbon
— 11 Oct 2010 10:37 | EnvironmentUnless the IT industry adopts new energy-efficient technologies in the coming decade, it runs a serious risk of being unable to contribute to growing the global economy if limits are…
China's environmental challenges have global implications
— 22 Sep 2010 09:22 | EnvironmentUnlike Vegas, what happens in China doesn't stay in China. The country's environmental challenges have worldwide implications, so more developed nations, such as the United States,…
To be sustainable, China must implement bold innovations
— 2 Apr 2010 12:46 | EnvironmentComplex issues have hampered China's environmental protection efforts, but bold innovations can help it become a global sustainability leader, says a noted Michigan State University…
China and India: Neighbours need to collaborate for sake of global environment
— 19 Mar 2010 14:22 | EnvironmentWith large and growing economies and populations, China and India will strongly influence the quality of the global environment for years to come. While their political relationship…
Study highlights sustainable footprint of chemical companies
— 24 Feb 2010 13:23 | EnvironmentGlobal chemical companies could release at least one billion Euro in cash flow if they increase their sustainability performance…