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A print and digital publication exploring the intersection between new frontiers in design, business, science, technology and social impact.

Matters Journal is an initiative by Local Peoples.

19/09/2025

Zero emissions day is an annual event celebrated on September 21 to raise awareness of the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. https://n9.cl/qi9r8

It was founded in 2008 by Ken Wallace, a Canadian environmental activist. Since 2017, it has been organized by the Climate Leadership Coalition, Europe’s largest non-profit climate business network.

Zero Emissions Day is an opportunity to celebrate nature’s beauty and learn about the threats it faces. It is also a time to take action to protect the environment. There are many things that individuals can do to help, such as reducing their consumption of energy, driving less, and using public transportation.

16/09/2025

World Cleanup Day offers the world an opportunity to undertake clean up efforts around the world. The day reminds society of our collective responsibility to preserve and maintain a clean and healthy environment and contribute to sustainable waste and resource management. https://n9.cl/rjh4z

12/09/2025

🌸 Fast fashion, food waste, and construction all reveal how much our economy relies on disposable habits. > https://n9.cl/pw2c2g

This week on Matters Journal, Daniel Vlahek highlights circular economy solutions that extend beyond recycling, showing how businesses and communities are reducing waste, redistributing resources, and reusing what already exists.

10/09/2025

Agrivoltaics is reshaping sustainable agriculture by pairing solar panels with crop production. Panels provide shade, reducing heat stress and water loss, while crops help cool the panels - boosting efficiency on both sides. More food, less water, clean energy. A win-win for the future of farming. Find out more at xfarm.ag

05/09/2025

Gothenburg council holds itself to high standards. It is believed to be the first city in the world to fine itself for missing climate goals, under an innovative sustainability-linked loan. The Swedish city committed to tough annual targets on energy use, EV adoption, and social equity — and when it missed, it paid up. A bold financial move on the road to becoming nearly carbon-free by 2030. Read more > https://n9.cl/wwv3g

03/09/2025

Finland is leading the way in urban environmental stewardship. Under the Green City Plan, the ten largest cities are setting measurable targets for biodiversity preservation. This initiative is not just a commitment; it's a blueprint for cities around the world to follow. Discover more about this groundbreaking effort here. https://n9.cl/b0v2iu

29/08/2025

From Melbourne to São Paulo to Bordeaux, cities are becoming unlikely sanctuaries for bats. Once driven from forests by deforestation and climate change, these intelligent mammals are now vital allies in pollination, pest control, and rewilding urban spaces.

Discover how education, design, and conservation efforts are reshaping perceptions and proving that creating bat-friendly cities strengthens biodiversity and reconnects us with the natural world. > https://n9.cl/mxr72l

26/08/2025

🏝 As climate change threatens island resorts, destinations like the Torres Strait, Maldives and Tuvalu are adapting through activism, innovation, and digital preservation.

The Torres Strait is blending eco-tourism with climate education, while the Maldives pioneers a floating architecture to rise with the sea. Tuvalu’s creation of a digital twin offers a bold vision of cultural survival beyond physical borders in a warming world.

Catch up on this thought-provoking story on what climate change means for island resorts (and how they are adapting) by Alexi Freeman: https://n9.cl/ayt3k

21/08/2025

Did you know that $638 million is being invested in a groundbreaking renewable energy project in outback NSW.

The Silver City Energy Storage Centre, powered by Hydrostor, is set to use innovative underground compressed air technology to provide backup power for around 80,000 homes during peak demand.

This project is a major win for energy security and sustainability. Want to know more? Read the full story: https://n9.cl/u30y6

19/08/2025

Ever feel lost trying to make eco-friendly food choices? You're not alone! Deciding between that beef sandwich and a falafel wrap is harder than it should be. Fact: Meat production in Australia is a HUGE contributor to emissions. But what if every food had a simple carbon label telling you if it was plant-based or animal-based? Guess what?! It makes a HUGE difference. Read more in link.

13/08/2025

The Footprint Project has built nearly 50 solar microgrids post-Hurricane Helene, and aims to create a “lending library” to deploy in the wake of disasters. Read more > https://n9.cl/768dzh

07/08/2025

Recently, Matters Journal explored the mind of Rob Hopkins and his quest to boost the collective imagination to build desirable and sustainable futures, overcome the "disimagination machine" and findreal solutions to climate change.

Explore how dreaming bigger might just save us: https://t.ly/OKgE3

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