Thoughts On

Countries that have consistently remained the biggest polluters on a global scale have not been very good at keeping their promises. We are dangerously close to crossing the 2°C limit set by the Paris Climate Agreement. With humans producing over 40 trillion kgs of carbon dioxide every year, there is very little hope left in the situation. However, there is one technology that was created to directly combat the threat posed by carbon dioxide. It’s called direct-air capture, and it consists of machines that work like a tree does, sucking…read more

Even though Greenwashing is on the decline these days, it is still prevalent across many popular industries. It’s very popular to scrutinize the legitimacy of the commitment of bigger and more mature companies to their “Green” initiatives and goals. This scrutiny is well deserved because most of the times these giant companies are also some of the biggest polluters and creators of negative externalities further down their products supply chain. Two critical factors firms do consider when communicating their value proposition to consumers is engagement and more importantly credibility as…read more

Tuna is the world’s favorite fish. The high demand for tuna has led to overexploitation of tuna populations through industrialized fishing methods leading to the complete devastation of some marine environments. Sharks, turtles, whales, dolphins, and seabirds are all creatures that have suffered the fate of being bycatch when fishing for tuna on a large scale. Thankfully, a more sustainable fishing method – pole and line – has gained increasing popularity amongst conscious consumers and is pushing most major brands and big retailers to provide a pole and line option….read more

Ah, tea! A favourite of my parents, my roommate and almost every person I’ve encountered. As I understand it contains a high level of anti-oxidants and can soothe and relax. I would not be considered a big fan, however. To meet the global demand for tea, vast expanses of rainforest are cut down, farmlands are converted to giant pest-attracting tea estates. These tea estates then require loads of pesticide and fertilizer to maintain which ruin the soil and poison the underpaid and unfairly treated workers. A great example of this…read more