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The Hidden Environmental Cost of U.S. Tariffs—And How to Fix It
Tariffs reshape industries, impacting climate change. From steel to solar, they can accelerate or undermine green progress.
afkar collective
Mar 44 min read


The Energy Race within AI Development
AI's energy demand sparks a shift to nuclear and renewables, challenging sustainability and tech goals.
afkar collective
Feb 112 min read


China's Renewable Energy Revolution: Monumental Projects Reshaping the Future
China's renewable energy surge features monumental projects like the Solar Great Wall and vast marine solar farms.
afkar collective
Jan 275 min read


The Rise and Fall of Collective Cognitive Abilities: Lessons from History
Brain size shrinks, toxins impair, tech reshapes minds. History reveals our collective cognitive journey, guiding future growth.
afkar collective
Jan 173 min read


Revolutionizing Public Infrastructure: A Bold Ecosystemic Approach for Radical Impact
As urbanization, climate change, and disparities rise, we must adopt ecosystemic thinking for sustainable infrastructure.
afkar collective
Jan 145 min read


Winter Wildfires and Summer Blackouts: Urban Infrastructure at the Breaking Point
Winter wildfires in LA, summer blackouts in Kuwait: Our cities face a new climate reality. Time to rebuild smarter
afkar collective
Jan 103 min read


2024: A Year of Climate Extremes and Environmental Milestones
2024 marked a turning point for our climate, with record temperatures and key developments shaping our future.
afkar collective
Dec 30, 20242 min read


Redefining Urban Priorities: From Human-Centric to Life-Centric
Rethinking urban priorities: From a myopic human-centric lens to a life-centric framework that elevates the diverse web of urban ecosystems.
afkar collective
Dec 9, 20242 min read


Embracing Green Friday: Cultivating an Ecosystem of Sustainable Consumption
Green Friday: Rethinking consumption as an ecosystem, balancing bargains with sustainability for a resilient future.
afkar collective
Nov 29, 20244 min read


We the People: Confronting the Crisis
We face a choice: protect life or cling to business as usual amid crises that threaten our planet's future.
afkar collective
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Nature as Infrastructure: Creating Resilient Solutions for Tomorrow
Embracing nature as infrastructure offers cost-effective, resilient solutions for communities facing environmental challenges.
afkar collective
Nov 21, 20243 min read


Carbon Markets at COP29: An Ecosystemic Perspective on Unresolved Challenges
Carbon markets at COP29: Progress masks unresolved issues. Ecosystemic approach needed for effective climate action.
afkar collective
Nov 18, 20242 min read


The Importance of Speculative Design for Urban Life Regeneration in a Post-Stable Climatic Age
Speculative design: reimagining cities for a changing climate, fostering innovation in urban regeneration and resilience
afkar collective
Nov 11, 20243 min read


Ecosystemic Thinking in a Post-Stable Climate: Preparing for the Unthinkable
Ecosystemic thinking: our key to survival. Old rules gone, climate chaos looms. Adapt or perish in this new world.
afkar collective
Oct 31, 20243 min read


Rebuilding Hope: Translating Iztapalapa's Utopias to Post-Conflict and Post-Disaster Contexts
Iztapalapa's Utopias offer a blueprint for rebuilding: community-driven, multifunctional spaces foster resilience and healing.
afkar collective
Oct 28, 20243 min read


The Emotional Ecosystem: Nurturing Communities Through Feeling
Embracing emotional diversity in communities fosters resilience. By honoring all feelings, we create spaces for authentic growth and healing
afkar collective
Oct 19, 20243 min read


Biotech Urbanism: Harnessing Nature's Wisdom for Future Cities
Biotech Urbanism fuses nature and technology, reimagining cities as living ecosystems.
afkar collective
Oct 8, 20243 min read


Rethinking Placemaking: An Ecosystem Approach Centering Non-Human Stakeholders
Rethinking placemaking through an ecosystem lens - designing urban spaces that prioritize non-human stakeholders
afkar collective
Sep 20, 20243 min read


Unleashing Innovation in the Middle East: Confronting the Paradox of Risk Aversion
Middle East's innovation held back by risk aversion. Overcoming cultural, regulatory barriers critical to unleash entrepreneurship.
afkar collective
Sep 16, 20243 min read


Emerging Innovation Frontiers: Reimagining Progress in a Post-Growth World
Innovation's new frontiers circular economy, biomimicry, social innovation, regenerative design, decentralized & wellbeing-focused approach
afkar collective
Sep 12, 20243 min read
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