Plastic Pollution: A Major Challenge to Environmental Sustainability In today’s society, environmental sustainability faces numerous severe challenges, among which plastic pollution is particularly prominent. Thanks to its characteristics of being lightweight, durable, and low-cost, plastic is widely used in modern life, from food packaging to industrial materials, and it canContinue Reading
Reframing Sustainability through Systemic Resilience and Equity Sustainability has become one of the defining policy and ethical challenges of the 21st century. While traditionally framed in terms of environmental preservation and the reduction of ecological harm, contemporary interpretations increasingly recognize the interconnectedness of ecological, social, and economic systems. Despite thisContinue Reading
The Financial Statements Comparison Between Exxon Mobil Corporation and Chevron Corporation Zhaojun Luo University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign-IL-61820, USA zl113@illinois.edu Abstract. The study embarked upon a comprehensive financial analysis of Exxon Mobil and Chevron, aiming to discern their fiscal health from 2023 onwards. The Exxon Mobil and Chevron are theContinue Reading
Climate Adaptation and Community Resilience Climate change is no longer a distant threat but a present reality reshaping environments, economies, and human lives. Mitigation efforts—such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions—are essential but insufficient on their own. Adaptation strategies, which involve adjusting to current and anticipated climate impacts, must be integratedContinue Reading
ESG Investing: Aligning Capital with Sustainable and Ethical Goals The global financial system is undergoing a transformation as traditional investment models give way to approaches that incorporate environmental and social factors. ESG investing, which evaluates a company’s performance on environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance practices, has grown from aContinue Reading
