In Northern Europe, a race for critical raw materials like copper, nickel, and lithium is underway as the EU aims for greater resource independence, complicating the path to sustainable mining. Geologists like David Suter, working for the mining company Boliden,…
Severe wildfires in the Los Angeles area are becoming an ongoing threat due to changing rainfall patterns and intensified drought conditions linked to climate change. Experts warn that the prolonged drought and extreme dryness in Southern California are creating a…
Members of the Anti-Pylons Initiative in Apokoronas met with parliamentary representative Pavlos Polakis to express their concerns over the planned installation of power lines and wind turbines by ADMIE. They argue that the project would have destructive consequences for the…
As fast fashion dominates the clothing market, organizations collecting used garments are increasingly overwhelmed by poor-quality textiles. La Collecterie in Montreuil reports a significant rise in fast-fashion items, which are often made of low-quality materials like polyester. The increase in…
The Coalition for Corporate Responsibility has launched a new initiative aimed at ensuring that Swiss-based international companies are held accountable for their impact on human rights and the environment. Following the failure of a similar initiative in 2020, the coalition,…
In 2024, Germany experienced a significant drop in electric vehicle (EV) sales, with only about 380,600 new registrations, a decrease of nearly 27.5% compared to the previous year. This decline is attributed to the end of government incentives, resulting in…
In een natuurgebied in Brabant heeft boswachter Wim de Jong maar liefst honderd gedumpte kerstbomen aangetroffen, compleet met versiering. De Jong beschouwt deze actie als asociaal en benadrukt de kosten en de tijd die het kost om deze rommel op…
The canton of Aargau in Switzerland is set to introduce four new salt mining areas in the lower Fricktal, aiming to extract around 20 million tons of salt over the next 40 to 80 years. With current mining operations limited…
The A465 Heads of the Valleys road upgrade in South Wales, which began in 2002, is set to conclude after 23 years of construction. Initially designed to enhance travel and spur economic growth in an area long affected by the…
The A465 Heads of the Valleys road upgrade in south Wales, infamous for its lengthy construction and significant delays, is set to conclude after 23 years of work. Originally hoped to enhance connectivity and economic prospects in one of the…
China has officially approved the construction of what will become the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet. While state media touts ecological benefits and local prosperity, concerns loom regarding displacement of communities and environmental implications…
Formula 1 faces the challenge of converting its sustainability initiatives into broader, scalable practices, with industry experts pointing to the need for significant changes beyond individual projects. Key figures, including driver Lando Norris and sustainability advocate Jones, emphasize that true…
