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Climate change affects us all, but especially young children who have their lives stretching out before them. It is part of a web of complex inter-related environmental problems confronting humanity, any one of which has the potential to cause devastating consequences.
Read MoreWhile most studies focus on either confrontational or collaborative interactions, this study pioneers a holistic exploration. It delves into how non-profits strategically navigate the economic sphere, seamlessly switching between confrontational and collaborative approaches.
Read MoreBridges are vital for keeping our transportation network running smoothly, but they need careful attention to stay safe and functional as they age. By using cutting-edge technologies like sensors, computers, and data analysis, we can create a digital version of a bridge that helps us keep an eye on its condition and make smart decisions about maintenance.
Read MoreThe climate crisis is intensely emotional: many of us feel anxious about the future and frustrated at the lack of adequate political action. At the same time, we may be hopeful that we can avert the worst of the projected outcomes and maybe even feel excited at the prospect of building a better world. Yet despite the clear links between emotions and sustainability, scientific knowledge is lacking on how emotions shape and are shaped by the climate and biodiversity crises, and how our emotions relate to pro-environmental behaviour.
Read MoreIn a world where the demand for parcel delivery is continuously rising, crowdshipping has emerged as a promising concept. Crowdshipping is a delivery system in which citizens undertake occasional deliveries during their daily commute. This concept is seen as a potential solution to congestion and sustainability problems, as it could reduce the amount of freight trips needed in the system. However, there is also a risk that crowdshipping deliveries could involve significant detours or generate new trips from people who did not yet have travel plans. While these risks could increase the pressure on the traffic network, they seem to have been overlooked in research.
Read MoreIn the latest Science Progress (IF 1.512) Special Collection, several international Guest Editors teamed up to encourage new findings and innovative research that explore the application of AI in achieving social sustainability, considering local, regional, and national characteristics. Topics include theoretical frameworks, empirical studies integrating AI technologies, deep learning in transportation, forecasting renewable energy applications, and economic and environmental assessments with AI applications. Here, we chat with one of the Guest Editors, Dr. Chih-Chun Kung, to learn more about the collection and the experience of launching one.
Read MoreIn the aftermath of a failed performance management, businesses often resolve that “one size does not fit all.” Despite this buzz phrase being used as a stopgap measure to express the idea that one strategy cannot appeal to the diverse needs of a business’s customer base, previous empirical studies on sustainability marketing disregard this way of thinking when they focus on single cues to influence customer sustainable behavior.
Read MoreNow more than ever, the world needs committed scholars and teachers of sustainability to pursue change.
Read MoreThe theme of this year’s International Open Access Week is “Open for Climate Justice”. Climate change affects different people and places unevenly, leading to inequalities within and across nations, and between current and future generations.
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