Since 1988, humans have destroyed an area of rainforest roughly the size of California| the Guardian
Industry – from food production to mining, apparel manufacturing to high-tech – is collectively the single largest user and influencer of freshwater resources globally. Therefore, it has much to lose from critical water risks as population pressures and climate risks grow. How industry responds to intensifying water scarcity and water quality risks globally will be critical to its long-term future and society at large.| water
As temperatures rise, scientists are seeking ways to use forests to influence rainfall patterns in areas experiencing water shortages or severe drought.| CIFOR-ICRAF Forests News
By Vanessa Turk What is fast fashion and why is it a problem? “Fast fashion” refers to the business model of mass-producing replicas of the latest clothing trends and designs at a low cost and selling them rapidly in stores while the demand is at its highest. This objective of helping consumers acquire the latest … Continue reading "Fast Fashion: Polluting our Water Millions of Clothing Items at a Time"| The GW Point Source
It takes around 7,500 litres of water to make a single pair of jeans, equivalent to the amount of water the average person drinks over a period of seven years. That’s just one of the many startling facts to emerge from recent environmental research, which show that the cost of staying fashionable is a lot more than just the price tag.| UN News
What are the environmental impacts of food production? How do we reduce the impacts of agriculture on the environment?| Our World in Data