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Our ‘Deep Dives’ articles offer a closer look at the social-ecological issues that shape our world. With independent research at the heart of each piece, we slow down, unpack complexities, and explore fresh perspectives. Curious about what sparks this deeper exploration? Visit our project page to discover the story and creative energy behind our work. We’d love to hear your thoughts!

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Planetary Health Check reveals that Earth’s support systems are weakening.

What happens when we push our planet beyond its limits? Inspired by the ‘Planetary Health Check Report’, this post dives into the urgent reality: we’re crossing dangerous thresholds, and the impacts could be irreversible. From climate change to biodiversity loss, the warning signs are clear; …
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Planetary Health Check reveals that Earth’s support systems are weakening.

What happens when we push our planet beyond its limits? Inspired by the ‘Planetary Health Check Report’, this post dives into the urgent reality: we’re crossing dangerous thresholds, and the impacts could be irreversible. From climate change to biodiversity loss, the warning signs are clear; …

We need nothing less than a food system revolution

While the global food system is a prime driver of planetary instability, it often escapes scrutiny. But not today. It’s time to put some food system facts on the table and discuss why a radical transformation is urgently needed. …
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We need nothing less than a food system revolution

While the global food system is a prime driver of planetary instability, it often escapes scrutiny. But not today. It’s time to put some food system facts on the table and discuss why a radical transformation is urgently needed. …

Why the palm oil problem is still far from solved

With the ongoing deforestation of tropical forests, it’s time to untangle the palm oil problem and discuss why it’s still not solved. We’ll discuss if palm oil can be sustainable, how the RSPO certification system works and if SynBio can help us out. …
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Why the palm oil problem is still far from solved

With the ongoing deforestation of tropical forests, it’s time to untangle the palm oil problem and discuss why it’s still not solved. We’ll discuss if palm oil can be sustainable, how the RSPO certification system works and if SynBio can help us out. …

Systemic abuse of farm animals within the modern animal agriculture industry

All that happens during an animal’s life in the animal agriculture industry happens because consumers are willing to buy its flesh, skin, feathers, milk or eggs. In this post we will discuss the lives of cows, pigs and chickens within modern Western animal agriculture. …
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Systemic abuse of farm animals within the modern animal agriculture industry

All that happens during an animal’s life in the animal agriculture industry happens because consumers are willing to buy its flesh, skin, feathers, milk or eggs. In this post we will discuss the lives of cows, pigs and chickens within modern Western animal agriculture. …

Silence and denial around animal suffering in everyday life

How is it possible that billions of animals suffer all around us in farms, slaughterhouses, transportation and laboratories, while we are not “aware” of it? In this post, we’ll take a look at the sociological aspects of denial. …
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Silence and denial around animal suffering in everyday life

How is it possible that billions of animals suffer all around us in farms, slaughterhouses, transportation and laboratories, while we are not “aware” of it? In this post, we’ll take a look at the sociological aspects of denial. …

Paper, plastic or cotton: which carrier bag is the least harmful?

Pretty much every article you come across recommends swapping plastic bags for cotton tote bags to reduce your environmental impact. This seems like good advice but it turns out that it may not be so simple. …
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Paper, plastic or cotton: which carrier bag is the least harmful?

Pretty much every article you come across recommends swapping plastic bags for cotton tote bags to reduce your environmental impact. This seems like good advice but it turns out that it may not be so simple. …

What’s wrong with World Bee Day?

Today is World Bee Day. A day to celebrate bees and other pollinators for playing a fundamental role in the survival of our ecosystem, thus our human survival. In this post we propose to change the name to Native Pollinators Day. …
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What’s wrong with World Bee Day?

Today is World Bee Day. A day to celebrate bees and other pollinators for playing a fundamental role in the survival of our ecosystem, thus our human survival. In this post we propose to change the name to Native Pollinators Day. …