Renewable Energy Projects Are Essential to Decarbonize the Economy
Renewable Energy Projects Are Essential to Decarbonize the Economy, but Challenges Remain to Be Addressed Renewable energy projects do not function in isolation but are part of a highly interconnected system where success depends on the efficient integration of all resources and infrastructure. From production to the final consumer, the most important indicators will always […]
Costs of energy transition – a myth to be busted
A Myth Waiting to be Busted: Europe Going Too Far and Too Fast with the Energy Transition and Losing Economic Competitiveness One common misconception is that Europe is moving too fast with its energy transition, risking economic competitiveness in the process. However, this belief overlooks a crucial reality: all major economies worldwide are accelerating their […]
Challenges of climate change
The phenomenon of climate change, driven by the rising concentration of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere, primarily due to the use of fossil fuels, is now universally recognized as a planetary threat. This acknowledgment came to a global consensus through the Paris Agreement, where all the world’s nations committed to addressing the growing crisis. […]
Jeff Goodell on rapid warming: „The issue is saving ourselves“
„A new study underscores the wild temperature swings in Earth’s history. It also underscores why the issue with our rapid warming today is not «saving the planet». The planet has been through far hotter eras and will be fine. The issue is saving ourselves“, says The New York Times journalist Jeff Goodell about a new […]
The hidden carbon footprint: how technology, servers and digitalization accelerate climate change
While digital technology and the internet have transformed our lives, bringing unprecedented convenience and efficiency, they come with hidden environmental costs. The expansion of servers, data centers, cloud computing, and electronic devices is fueling a dramatic rise in energy use, which in turn accelerates global warming. New technologies, the underlying digital infrastructure, and the escalating […]
Digital Farming: Smart solutions for a sustainable future
Farms have always produced data. But throughout agriculture’s 10,000-year history, most of it has remained out of reach or, at best, impossible to manage efficiently. Today, new digital tools are helping farmers access these insights to harness unprecedented opportunities for their farms, their communities, and our planet. With the power of this data at their […]
Biodiversity and Soil Health: How caring for one protects the other
Just like the air we breathe or the water we drink, soil needs to be protected. Strong, rich soil gives life to the entire food chain. It helps plants create nutrients. Healthy soil defends plants from harm. And when properly managed, it can assist farmers in their efforts to help preserve the environment. Soil is […]
A new climate target for 2040 in the European Union
At the beginning of this year 2024, the European Commission published a Communication entitled “Europe’s climate change target for 2040 and the pathway to climate neutrality by 2050”. Climate neutrality is at the heart of the European Green Deal and is in line with the EU’s commitments under the Paris Agreement. The target recommended by […]
Cities & villages – and the future of sustainable living
Take a look around. Imagine your dream city. Then ask yourself these questions: Is this the city you want to live in? Are there enough green spaces and bike lanes? Have you ever considered leaving urban life behind, moving to the countryside in search of a better and healthier way to live? Downshifting is described […]
Making luxury sustainable
This year, at the 20th anniversary of TIFF (Transilvania Film Festival), one of the main film festivals in the CEE region, there was a whole section dedicated to food. It was called, quite intuitively, “Film Food”. Among other movies screened, there was one in particular worth watching, called Nordic by Nature, about KOKS, a Michelin […]
