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Author: Jim McClelland

Sustainable Futurist, Publisher, Editor and Journalist, Jim McClelland is also a regular Speaker and Chair on the events circuit, Strategic Media Consultant and the Curator at sustmememagazine.com. Ranked among the Top 3 Media Influencers in Sustainability worldwide, his interests include: Climate & Energy, CSR & Business, Cities & the Built Environment, plus the Circular Economy.
Pie chart for business desire on right, with summary quote on left: 97% of businesses globally believe their governments should transition away from fossil fuels to a renewable-based electricity system, with 44% advocating for this change within 5 years and an additional 34% within 10 years.
April 23, 2025 Jim McClelland

Tipping point for business attitudes to renewables

News: Poll shows 97% business leaders back shift from fossil fuels to renewables, warning majority will relocate if governments fail to act.

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Square graphic via ChatGPT of bleak-looking derelict container port, shows cranes idle and rusting containers and weeds growing in foreground; with faded duplicate panels added L & R to make image landscape.
April 22, 2025 Jim McClelland

Construction: Is de-globalisation good or bad?

Opinion: With tariffs and trade wars, Jim McClelland asks: Will de-globalisation be good or bad for construction and can sustainability help?

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Large international audience in business attire listens to panel of speakers seated with screen behind in formal committee meeting chamber room.
April 16, 2025 Jim McClelland

Net zero regulations agreed for shipping worldwide

News: Global authority for prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution set to regulate fuel standards and GHGs for shipping worldwide.

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Illuminated close-up of Red Flour Beetle showing legs and face.
April 16, 2025 Jim McClelland

Food security and the wriggle of the red flour beetle

News: Research into mechanics behind wriggle of red flour beetle could help combat infestation and tackle threats to global food security.

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Young girl and woman planting saplings in dry river bank, shown with parched land in foreground and water in back.
April 9, 2025 Jim McClelland

Five deep changes needed for a safer world 

News: Amid stark inequalities and escalating crises, UN report presents bold approach for change, with examples of proven success stories.

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Wordcloud created mostly using tags from the accompanying Guest Blog presented in the shape of Planet Earth with Africa at its centre.
April 9, 2025 Jim McClelland

Beyond the Label: Transparency not just taglines

Guest Blog by Laura Way: Why in a fashion world full of greenwash we need to mainstream transparency, not just ‘eco’ taglines.

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Close-up at hanger level of clothes on a rail, in focus on right foreground, with background blurred.
April 1, 2025 Jim McClelland

Renting clothes model fits best in niche markets

News: Renting clothes can reduce environmental impact of the fashion industry, but study shows why business models struggle to make a profit.

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Data visualisation of roof shapes on street map, with them variously coloured purple, yellow and green.
March 31, 2025 Jim McClelland

Machine learning helps map solar and green roofs

News: New roofs data, extracted with the help of machine learning, will benefit sustainability and energy sectors, plus map solar and green.

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Four members of Project Pressure team in climbing and ski wear on snow-covered mountain slope with low cloud and exposed rock behind them, looking at handheld devices and writing in paper notepad.
March 26, 2025 Jim McClelland

Expedition maps tropical glacier loss in Uganda

News: Expedition uses satellite tech and 3D models to map glacier loss in East Africa, impacting both climate science and spiritual heritage.

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Collection of miscellaneous seized knives in box, including choppers, machetes and swords.
March 25, 2025 Jim McClelland

Recycling turns street weapons into workouts

News: Recycling initiative in London takes six tonnes of seized knives off streets and turns weapons into gym equipment for public workouts.

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