Systematic Review vs Meta-Analysis: Publication Trends and Current Figures
In 2019, approximately 29,200 systematic reviews were published, with about 63% including a meta-analysis, according to a 2021 study in the Journal of Clinical…
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Joaquimma Anna
Research, explainers and solution analysis for understanding change across a living planet.
201 resourcesCarbon Neutral Product Claims: What to Check
Carbon neutral product claims indicate that a product’s carbon footprint has been calculated and offset through verified emission reductions. To trust such claims, consumers…
Post-Growth Economics Explained: Moving Beyond GDP Growth
Post-growth economics is a school of thought that challenges the necessity and desirability of endless GDP growth, advocating for an economic system that prioritizes…
Green Growth: Evidence, Arguments and Criticism
Green growth is an economic paradigm that seeks to reconcile economic expansion with environmental sustainability by decoupling growth from resource use and environmental degradation.…
What Makes a City Sustainable? A Comprehensive Analysis
A sustainable city integrates environmental, social, and economic strategies to reduce its ecological footprint while improving quality of life. The concept is promising and…
Planetary Health Diet Explained: The EAT-Lancet Commission’s Recommendations
The EAT-Lancet Commission's planetary health diet is a flexible, plant-forward eating pattern designed to feed 10 billion people sustainably by 2050. It emphasizes vegetables,…
Why Fertilizer Runoff Causes Dead Zones
Fertilizer runoff carries excess nitrogen and phosphorus into waterways, fueling massive algal blooms. When these algae die and decompose, the process consumes oxygen, creating…
Hydropower: Low Carbon but Not Impact-Free
Hydropower is a renewable energy source that generates electricity by harnessing the kinetic energy of flowing or falling water. It is a low-carbon alternative…
How Microplastics Move Through Food Webs
Microplastics, tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in size, enter food webs when they are ingested by organisms at the base of the…
Why Environmental Problems Are Systems Problems
Environmental problems are systems problems because they arise from complex interactions between natural and human systems, characterized by feedback loops, non-linear dynamics, and interconnected…