Five European environmental associations evaluated the voting behavior of national political parties and European parliamentary groups on environmental issues, concluding that left-wing MEPs are those who most defend the environment in the European Parliament. Over the past five years, the European Parliament has had the power and the opportunity to lead the European Union (EU) […]
Read MoreCinema is a weapon and these films are proof of that. Indie Lisboa kicks off with more than 300 films, and we’ve selected those that approach environmental and social issues that will interest you. This year IndieLisboa is once again taking over the São Jorge Cinema, Culturgest, Cinemateca Portuguesa and Cinema Ideal, as well as […]
Read MoreThe “Neighbourhood in Bloom” project was launched by the municipality of Antwerp to encourage residents to take up gardening and plant trees in order to refresh the city, improve air quality and create more breeding grounds for animals. The municipality of Antwerp in Belgium is distributing 2,000 free trees to residents who have a garden […]
Read MoreFor the time being, Instituto Superior Técnico is the only Portuguese university with a course on the climate crisis in its curriculum, with more than 100 applications. TheEuropean Climate Pact proposed the inclusion of an optional semester course on the climate crisis and environmental information in all courses at Portuguese universities and polytechnics. The course […]
Read MoreThe right answer is: none! Dishes that we no longer use or that are broken don’t go in the recycling garbage can, but they shouldn’t be thrown in the general waste either. Find out what to do with plates, glasses and cutlery in this article. Cupboards have limited space and we can’t always fit in […]
Read MoreThe Earth Festival is back in Lagoa de Pataias on June 7, 8 and 9 and, despite bringing new features, the three main focuses remain: mindfulness, sustainability and community. These are three days of immersion in nature. After a first edition in 2023, the Earth Festival is back this year – on June 7th, 8th […]
Read MoreThe “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 […]
Read More“Climate Science Translated” involves four British comedians who help four climate scientists explain the real risks of climate change by uncomplicating climate science. Featuring a simple narrative and a clear villain – the fossil fuel industry – the “Climate Science Translated” project brings together British comedians and climate scientists to make the climate crisis easy […]
Read MoreSimilar to yeast, Solein is a powder produced from microorganisms with the help of electricity and carbon dioxide (CO2) that can be used in practically any food. Growing food from air and electricity is the promise of Factory 01, a pilot plant of Finnish food technology startup Solar Foods, which opened last month in Vantaa, […]
Read MoreThe Repair Act, approved by the European Parliament, clarifies manufacturers’ obligations to repair goods and encourages consumers to extend the life cycle of products through repair. The European Parliament has adopted the Right to Repair Directive, which aims to encourage more sustainable consumption by facilitating the repair of defective products, reducing waste and supporting the […]
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