Sustain Together

Thank you for visiting Sustain Together. This space presents personal research and thoughts on the latest trends and news in sustainability. A special focus is given to sustainable and affordable housing issues.

By Megan Carras, PhD, Geography and Sustainable Development, University of St Andrews

All in environmental degradation

It took a global pandemic to highlight and begin to ‘correct’ environmental degradation worldwide. What we must learn.

Apr 19

Apr 19 It took a global pandemic to highlight and begin to ‘correct’ environmental degradation worldwide. What we must learn.

climate change, collaborative consumption, consumption, environmental degradation, minimalism

Climate change and the migration crisis: the connection must be acknowledged.

Mar 16

Mar 16 Climate change and the migration crisis: the connection must be acknowledged.

climate change, environmental degradation, environmental justice, migration, climate justice

Bringing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) to the environmental movement. We have a long way to go.

Feb 21

Feb 21 Bringing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) to the environmental movement. We have a long way to go.

climate change, environmental degradation, environmental justice, sustainable development, diversity and equity

What is climate gentrification? Let’s explore.

Feb 7

Feb 7 What is climate gentrification? Let’s explore.

affordable housing, climate change, environmental degradation, environmental justice, sustainable development

We need to start connecting the environmental dots. Let’s talk about a systems thinking approach.

Jan 17

Jan 17 We need to start connecting the environmental dots. Let’s talk about a systems thinking approach.

climate change, consumption, environmental degradation, environmental psychology, Green New Deal, sustainable development, water

Thank you, Naomi Klein, for your willingness to confront the toxicity of the capitalistic dream.

Jan 3

Jan 3 Thank you, Naomi Klein, for your willingness to confront the toxicity of the capitalistic dream.

american dream, climate change, consumption, environmental degradation, environmental justice, Green New Deal, politics, sustainable development

Elizabeth Warren is right. Plastic straws are not worth our time.

Dec 20

Dec 20 Elizabeth Warren is right. Plastic straws are not worth our time.

climate change, consumption, environmental degradation, Green New Deal, plasticfree, reducing waste, sustainable development

Climate-related events are happening daily. How should we respond?

Dec 6

Dec 6 Climate-related events are happening daily. How should we respond?

climate change, environmental psychology, sustainable development, environmental degradation