“My stomach no longer rumbles. It has fallen silent like everything else around me. It has grown accustomed to absence, to nothingness. Hunger is not a momentary pang—it is a constant pain, a slow torment, a scourge that extinguishes lives in the shadow of the world.”
— Riyad Rashwan, humanitarian worker in Gaza
Earth Overshoot Day 2025 falls on July 24, marking the date when humanity has exhausted the planet’s annual ecological budget. From this point forward, we live on borrowed resources—depleting forests, water, and soil faster than Earth can regenerate them. While the trend is alarming, it also presents a powerful opportunity: by transforming our food systems, reducing waste, and embracing sustainable practices, we can push this date later and build a more resilient future for all.
As AI’s energy appetite grows, the tech industry is turning to a mix of advanced nuclear technologies, smart grid innovations, and next-generation renewables to meet demand. From molten salt reactors and microreactors to AI-driven load balancing and long-duration energy storage, companies are exploring a diverse portfolio of solutions. Emerging technologies like green hydrogen and fusion, along with streamlined energy policies and private grid development, are shaping a future where clean, reliable power can keep pace with AI’s exponential growth.
Lac du Bourget, France’s largest natural glacial lake, stands as a beacon of ecological preservation and sustainable tourism. Nestled between the Bauges massif and Épine mountain range in Savoie, this sapphire-hued gem has undergone decades of environmental rehabilitation to become one of Europe’s cleanest lakes. From pioneering wastewater management initiatives to biodiversity conservation and eco-conscious tourism, Lac du Bourget exemplifies how nature and human activity can coexist harmoniously. This article explores its ecological strengths, sustainability efforts, must-visit destinations, and its role as a model for future environmental stewardship.
Booking.com is facing accusations from a coalition of NGOs for profiting from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, considered illegal under international law. The coalition filed a criminal complaint in the Netherlands, accusing Booking.com of money laundering by facilitating bookings in these settlements, which they argue supports war crimes. Booking.com defends itself by claiming compliance with applicable laws and stating that it’s up to travelers to decide where to go. The article also discusses the involvement of other travel platforms like Airbnb, pressures from US anti-boycott laws, and the responsibility of institutional investors in stopping financing businesses linked to illegal settlements.
The ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip is not only a staggering humanitarian crisis but also an environmental disaster with lasting consequences. As military operations escalate, the region faces compromised access to clean water, infrastructure destruction, and ecological disturbances, threatening the lives and well-being of millions. Addressing the intertwined challenges of war and environmental degradation is imperative for sustainable recovery and future resilience. This extended analysis explores the multifaceted environmental impacts of the conflict, from water scarcity and energy crises to ecosystem disruption and climate change vulnerability, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to post-conflict reconstruction that prioritizes both human rights and environmental sustainability.