Swiss startup Climeworks now has two units that suck carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and turn it into stone. The aim is to increase its capacity to gigatonnes by 2050. Swiss startup Climeworks recently opened its second plant that directly captures and stores carbon dioxide (CO2) on a large scale, in Iceland. The new […]
Read MoreLego’s strategy will reward employees for contributing to the Group’s sustainability objectives as of this year. The LEGO Group has announced that a percentage of the performance management program for employee bonuses will be linked to annual emissions from 2024. The decision is part of the company’s strategy to meet its climate objectives and reduce […]
Read MoreOn Hamburger Day, we leave you with 4 suggestions for eating one in a place whose main principle is not only to feed you well, but also to protect the planet. 1. Apuro The Apuro – Vegan Bar breaks with the idea that vegans only eat lettuce and drink fruit juices. This restaurant in Porto […]
Read MoreAfter the success of its last edition, with more than 20,000 visitors over two days, Cidade do Zero is back. Taking place over the weekend of September 14 and 15 at the University of Lisbon’s Instituto Superior de Agronomia (ISA), the event will occupy the interior and exterior of the Exhibition Pavilion, taking advantage of […]
Read MoreFive 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 […]
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