Ecology allows you to study nature or living organisms and how they function within their environment. It is also a career that provides many opportunities across a variety of fields. Learning about the environment has applications that can translate into numerous job roles. So, if you are embarking on a career in ecology, what are…
Just by the name, you can get an idea of what agroecology is. It’s all about farming systems that are sustainable in the sense that they work with the rest of nature to sustain crops. But practical agro-ecology? That’s something for the books and that’s something that we will discuss here in this article. What…
The nitrogen problem in agriculture exists due to the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers, which are created using fossil fuels. Nitrogen fertilizers tend to greatly contribute to atmospheric pollution and impacts on the climate in the way they get produced. The process of manufacturing synthetic fertilizers is highly intensive; 2 litres of diesel are required…
Introduction The Institute of Ecolonomics (IOE) is excited to announce the opening of our new Virtual Assistant business, MYVA365. VAs are the new face of customer service, often providing a human connection in an online environment that can be impersonal. MYVA365 has years of customer service experience and is eager to take on new projects.…
Human emissions continue to push into the danger zone, with rising atmospheric temperatures becoming a cause of concern that should be addressed. Here are some of the key areas requiring attention if environmental health is to be improved. Here are 3 Key Areas of Focus for Improved Environmental Health Land System Change Land is one…
The concept of ecolonomics is a combination of ecology and economics and it encompasses the belief that the environment and businesses should effectively work together towards sustainability. Ecolonomics concept recognizes the fact that no one can effectively thrive without the other. The reason for combining ecology and economics is due to the fact that as…
The concept of ecolonomics is a combination of ecology and economics and it encompasses the belief that the environment and businesses should effectively work together towards sustainability. Ecolonomics concept recognizes the fact that no one can effectively thrive without the other. The reason for combining ecology and economics is due to the fact that as…
People in the medical field are known as caregivers, nurturers, and custodians of health and wellness, and this is certainly true for nurses. Nurses are often held in high esteem by doctors, surgeons and various medical staff because they have the human connection with patients which translates to specialized care. Doctors and surgeons are too…
Sustainability is talked about non-stop in our media and in our conversations around the world. Being a globally talked about topic, you’d think we’d have one solid definition of what sustainability is. However not everyone has the same picture in mind when referring to the term ‘sustainability’. The definitions for sustainability are endless, and here…
When you’re trying to get over something, you need to have the right environment to recover in. Studies have shown that both our mental and physical recovery can be significantly impacted by the place that we’re physically recovering in. If you’re trying to heal from an injury or recover from a tragic loss, you will…
An ecolonomic lifestyle is when you are economical and also environmentally friendly. It ties economy and ecology into your lifestyle. Practicing ecolonomics in daily life is simple. Below are 11 ways to practice ecolonomics. 1. Repair, Reuse & Recycle: Is there any old furniture lying about in your house? How about your garage, attic or…
Surprise! Those “organic” strawberries you pay a lot of extra money for? They’re not even really organic in the sense of the word you probably have in mind. At the beginning stages of their life cycle, “organic” strawberries are actually fumigated with toxic chemicals like methyl bromide. Methyl bromide sterilizes the soil prior to the…