Tag: environmental challenges

  • Metal Residues 

    Metal Residues  Metal residues are trace amounts of toxic metals, such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, that are released into the environment through industrial activities, waste disposal, or the burning of fossil fuels. These metals can accumulate in the air, soil, and water, contributing to pollution. They pose significant health risks, including neurological damage, kidney…

  • Water stress

    Water stress Water stress occurs when the demand for water in a region exceeds the available amount or when poor water quality limits its use. This often happens in areas where freshwater resources are overused or under pressure from high population density, pollution, drought, or inefficient water management.  Water stress can lead to negative impacts…

  • Sustainable technology 

    Sustainable technology  Sustainable technology refers to innovations and systems designed to minimize environmental impact, conserve resources, and promote long-term ecological balance. These technologies focus on reducing carbon emissions, energy consumption, and waste while enhancing efficiency and promoting the use of renewable resources. Sustainable technology aims to address environmental challenges and contribute to a more sustainable…

  • Green bonds

    Green bonds Green bonds are financial instruments that finance green projects and provide investors with regular or fixed income payments. They emerged in a context where a lot of financing is needed to address environmental challenges. Hence it is critical to connect environmental projects with capital markets and investors and channel capital towards sustainable development,…

  • Eco-anxiety

    Eco-anxiety Eco-anxiety is described as a chronic and pervasive sense of fear and apprehension regarding the environmental challenges facing our planet and the life it sustains, impacting mental well-being. Many surveys and research studies about eco-anxiety have been carried out in recent years. They have shown that it disproportionately impacts children and young people. Eco-anxiety…