The question given to me was “Most states nowadays have a capitalist economy with a free market system, where an individual is free to make decisions that are in their best, selfish interests. In such a state, is sustainability truly achievable?” Upon first glance, I found this question very intriguing. It was very thought-provoking indeed. First of all, let’s start by explaining what a capitalist economy is. Capitalist economy, basically capitalism, is often thought of as an economic...

Environmental actions are crucial for solving environmental crises. However, you might wonder, does it always have to be environmental actions carried out by a group or could individual environmental actions be enough for a better and greener earth too? Let us review. There are individual environmental actions that are effective such as carrying out a lifestyle filled with sustainability, or the classic reduce, reuse and recycle or even just spreading the message or awareness online to...

Where is the Aral Sea? The Aral Sea is located in Central Asia, between the Southern part of Kazakhstan and the Northern part of...