Natalia Zhidkova

Natalia Zhidkova

Air Pollution Raises Risk of Dementia: Why Clean Air Is a Public Health Imperative

Air Pollution Raises Risk of Dementia
Growing evidence shows that long-term exposure to polluted air significantly increases the risk of dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases. This article highlights findings from a landmark global meta-analysis involving millions of participants, demonstrating clear links between air pollution and cognitive decline. The results underscore why improving air quality must be treated as an urgent public-health and urban-planning priority.

Sustainable Food Systems: Feeding the Planet Without Destroying It

sustainable food systems
Sustainable food systems are essential to feeding a growing global population while reducing environmental harm. This article examines the ecological impacts of industrial agriculture and outlines emerging alternatives, from regenerative farming and urban food production to cultivated meat technologies. By rethinking how food is grown, distributed, and consumed, cities and communities can build more resilient, equitable, and climate-conscious food futures.

Sustainable Development Forum 2025: Competitiveness in Turbulent Times

Sustainable Development Forum 2025
The Sustainable Development Forum 2025 brought together diplomats, academics, and business leaders to explore how nations and companies can stay competitive amid global instability. Over two days, discussions ranged from trade resilience and energy transitions to AI-driven sustainability and green jobs for youth, reaffirming the Forum’s mission to bridge policy, innovation, and business for a more sustainable future.

Sustainable Places 2025: Driving Europe’s Green and Digital Transition

Sustainable Places 2025
At Sustainable Places 2025 in Milan, over 440 participants and 160 EU projects explored how innovation, collaboration, and digital tools drive Europe’s green transition. From 6G sustainability to Industry 5.0 and data-driven energy systems, discussions highlighted the synergy between technology, people, and the planet. The event showcased concrete pathways toward a smarter, more resilient, and inclusive future
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