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
Opening a ‘Pandora’s Box’: China reverses its stance on rhinos
China will allow the traditional use of rhino products despite a lack of scientific evidence for medicinal benefits.
Cocoa, climate and the tricky impacts of Halloween treats
The impact all of that chocolate candy has on the environment – and there’s a lot of it.
Some concrete plans to reduce cement industry CO2
The industry is rolling out a new plan to cut its global carbon dioxide emissions by 24 percent in 2050.
A Philippine paradise, lost and found, on Boracay Island
Unchecked development and too many tourists had turned a popular destination into a "cesspool."
Researchers find microplastics even in our guts
Microplastic pieces have been found – perhaps not surprisingly – even in human poop.
Hurricane Walaka wipes out a marine wildlife habitat
"One more chink in the wall of the network of ecosystem diversity on this planet is being dismantled."