All posts by Amina Lang
Amina is an experienced professional in the sustainability field who is passionate about the transformation to an equitable and sustainable future. She has spoken on issues of sustainable energy at COP21, COP22, the UN International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development, and the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW).
Going green on your computer screen
The IT sector is believed to have the same carbon footprint already as the aviation industry with its fuel emissions.
Calling a cab to whisk household trash away
What if you could call a taxi to take your rubbish away? In some places you can.
Antidepressants take a toll on marine life
Chemical contents of these medicinal mood-lifters are taking a toll on marine life, even in relatively concentrations.
Saving primary forests is vital for biodiversity and carbon storage
Simply replanting trees, to create secondary forests, is no substitute for keeping primary forests intact in the first place.
Cigarette butts mixed in asphalt can have surprising benefits
Mixing discarded cigarette butts into asphalt makes road surfaces more robust and less heat-absorbent.
Rising CO2 levels will make crops less nutritious
A study indicates that crops such as rice and wheat will lose some of their nutritional value as a result of climate change.