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The Beaver as an Uninvited Builder: Natural Solutions Beyond Human Reach
The realization of any project, regardless of its type – whether it’s residential buildings, road infrastructure, or something else – requires careful planning and a series of steps. From initial conceptual designs, through their refinement, to finding experts, obtaining necessary…
Responsibility for Sustainability: Business Practices as an Opportunity for Change
Sustainable business is a concept that has recently gained both significance and popularity. ProCredit Bank Serbia has undertaken a series of initiatives to contribute to sustainable practices in its operations to ensure it doesn’t remain just a buzzword. On this…
World Wetlands Day – Wetlands Are More Important Than We Think
World Wetlands Day is observed on February 2, marking the anniversary of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, signed in 1971. Every year on this day, the importance of these ecosystems is highlighted. Although wetlands cover just over 6 percent of…
Supporting the Development of Sustainable Solutions
The fight to preserve nature demonstrates that true success requires dedication, courage, innovation, and, above all, collective action, as these challenges surpass the capabilities of individuals or single nations. In a world grappling with such challenges, countless ideas are born.…
Microbes in Action: Nature’s Fighters Against Air Pollution
Imagine this: trillions of microbes are constantly working to remove toxic gases from the air, and we are completely unaware of it. Scientists from Monash University in Melbourne have discovered that microbes use an enzyme called CO dehydrogenase to consume…
Larvae as a Solution for Pollution and Sustainable Agriculture
Opinions about insects are often divided, ranging from fear to admiration. Some view them as pests and worthless creatures, while others recognize their crucial role in maintaining healthy and balanced ecosystems. It’s also important to mention experts who study insects…
Frozen Danger – Thawing Permafrost Releases Potentially Highly Dangerous Microbes
Global warming is causing numerous negative consequences for ecosystems, particularly affecting icy regions in the Northern Hemisphere. While melting ice caps destroy natural habitats for biodiversity in these areas, the thawing of permafrost poses a threat to living beings worldwide…