The climate summit in Dubai ended with better results than expected. As well as approving a fund to finance ‘loss and damage’ caused by climate change, the countries managed to sign a global agreement to abandon fossil fuels. However, not only did the document veer in being blocked, it also has “a litany of loopholes” […]
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There’s a new app that lets you record the hours you spend volunteering, which can be turned into benefits for the organizations where this practice is done. Volunteer Day, which happens on December 5, was the motto for the launch of something innovative in this area: an application that allows all those who do volunteer […]
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The lack of options and high prices are the main obstacles pointed out by those looking to travel more sustainably. According to Booking.com, 50% of tourists say they don’t mind paying more for an experience or accommodation with sustainable certification, making them feel that they are having a positive impact. With inflation, travelers are faced […]
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The project is called “Muxagata Aldeia Sustentável” [“Muxagata Aldeia Sustentável”] and promotes community composting, door-to-door waste collection and bonuses for those who separate bio-waste correctly. The parish of Muxagata, in the municipality of Fornos de Algodres, now has a door-to-door collection system that sends bio-waste for treatment on a community composting island. The project is […]
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On the table is the activation of the fund to finance ‘loss and damage’ caused by climate change, as well as a stocktaking since the conclusion of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The venue chosen for the UN climate summit, Dubai, has sparked controversy, as has the fact that the host president is linked to the […]
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By 2050, the National Long-Term Strategy to Combat Energy Poverty wants to reduce the percentage of Portuguese people without money to heat their homes in winter to less than 1%. The Government has approved the National Long-Term Strategy to Combat Energy Poverty 2023-2050 (ELPPE) and the creation of the National Energy Poverty Observatory. The decision […]
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The sanctuary will conserve the resident population of more than 200 sperm whales living near the Caribbean island of Dominica and sequester carbon off the ocean floor. The Caribbean island state of Dominica is to create the world’s first marine protected area for sperm whales off the island. It is one of the few countries […]
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Locating the nearest recycling bin and offering an optimized experience for blind and visually impaired people are some of WasteApp’s new features. The mobile application WasteApp has been updated to help simplify the recycling of different types of waste. With the introduction of new features, this app facilitates access to information and mobilizes citizens to […]
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This is the first passive construction hotel in Lisbon, combining sustainability, art and culinary innovation for a conscious and unique stay. Located on Avenida 24 de Julho, JAM Lisbon is not just a hotel, it is a pioneering project in eco-friendly hospitality in Portugal. Created by a collective of Portuguese and Belgian artists, this hotel […]
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Despite all efforts, CO2 emissions continue to rise and the world is heading for global warming of 3°C. The Emissions Gap Report 2023, released this Monday by the United Nations Environment Programme agency (UNEP), leaves no doubt: although the progress has been improving, it is too slow and, as a result, the planet could be […]
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