All posts by Laureen Fagan
Laureen is a freelance journalist creating high-quality, informed content on international affairs, politics and technology. She is trained in conflict resolution and diversity, and has special interests in science and medical reporting, and culture and religion issues.
laureen (at) sustainability-times.com
laureen (at) sustainability-times.com
‘Mechanical tree’ farms show promise for carbon capture
Carbon captured with these machines is destined to become other products as part of a circular economy approach to CO2 emissions.
Study: Solar geoengineering poses higher malaria threat risk
Malaria transmission peaks at 25°C, so intentional cooling could affect billions by shifting the risk of malaria as the planet heats up.
Medical drugs are polluting rivers from Norway to Nairobi
Pharmaceutical pollution affects aquatic life and public health. New research shows just how widespread the problem is.
Report finds pesticide use is making U.S. foods unsafe
Strawberries, kale, apples, and grapes carry traces of pesticide toxins still used to grow food in the United States.
Concrete fails. We need new ways to assess climate risk.
Experts say a new way to assess bridges and buildings, with precise climate data and high-tech sensors, would offer better insight on safety.
SEC wants new climate risk disclosure rules for business
Investors and others need more climate risk data to make informed business decisions. The US joins the EU in calling for more transparency.