We know that, just like us, there are hundreds of other projects wanting to do more for the planet. We went to find out more about what drives them and what we can expect from their project. One startup, an interview, five questions. We spoke to Lucas Oliveira, founder of Plantz, a startup that wants […]
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The “Big River Watch” initiative asks the community to share information about the health of rivers in a free app, thus helping to identify and locate problems. The Rivers Trust organization has just launched the Big River Watch spring, an initiative that invites all citizens of the UK and Ireland to record their observations of […]
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Artists who use nature sounds in their songs can independently include “Nature” in the list of artists. With the Souns Right Project, part of the profits will be distributed to environmental conservation programs. “Sounds Right” is the new global initiative that allows artists to credit “Nature” as an artist on the main streaming platforms, including […]
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It was one of the pleasant surprises of 2023 in the world of video games. Instead of creating cities, Terra Nil players are responsible for re-establishing ecosystems and turning the land from gray and brown to green. Even if you’re not a video game fan, you may have heard of works like “Sim City” and […]
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Kindology is a project that promotes access to mental health care by offering psychology appointments to those who can’t afford them. Each Portuguese is absent from work for an average of eight days a year due to mental health issues. What’s more, each person spends an average of 15.8 days a year in the workplace […]
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To avoid the waste created by the use of single-use coffee cups, startup Kleen Hub has created an innovative system of reusable stainless steel cups. In this case, customers borrow and return later. Recycling take-away packaging is not as simple as it sounds. Although they appear to be made only of paper, they have a […]
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The Oceans Treaty signed on Sunday will allow the conservation of 30 percent of the high seas by 2030. The moment is historic. The United Nations has agreed to create a Treaty for Marine Biodiversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ). After 36 hours of negotiations and almost twenty years of back and forth – […]
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No, these are not cities that run out of time. These are cities we won’t want to leave – more accessible, functional and sustainable. What if you could have your workplace and essential services just 15 minutes from your home? The urban planning concept – “15 Minute City” – advocates just that. That our daily […]
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The project will have to respect environmental requirements such as the planting of trees, the introduction of beehives and the ceding of the land for pasture. The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) has given the green light for the construction of a solar plant, to be called the Fernando Pessoa plant, in Santiago do Cacém, Alentejo, which […]
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We know that, just like us, there are hundreds of other projects wanting to do more for the planet. We went to them to find out more about what drives them and what we can expect from them. Once a week, one startup, one interview, five questions. We talked to Álvaro Pérez-Segnini and Camila López, […]
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