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The Impact of Pesticides on Brain Development – New Research Reveals Serious Gaps in the EU
Most people believe that a pesticide can only reach the market after undergoing rigorous scientific testing and detailed oversight by regulatory institutions. This trust forms the very foundation of Europe’s entire food safety system. However, what if the problem lies…
Waste Energy from Public Transport as a Resource of the Future
While millions of passengers use metro systems around the world every day, few stop to think that trains, brakes, electrical equipment, and even the passengers themselves generate enormous amounts of heat. In most cities, this energy simply escapes through ventilation…
A Forest on 20 Square Meters – How Pocket Forests Work
Is it possible to create a forest in a space the size of an average living room, right in an urban area? What we are used to is seeing forests stretching as far as the eye can see while traveling,…
How Some Islands Have Completely Switched to Renewable Energy Sources
While large countries are still grappling with how to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels, some small islands are already showing what the energy future could look like. From wind turbines and solar farms to battery storage and green hydrogen,…
The Ozone Hole and How a “Small Detail” in the Treaty Cost Us Seven Years
The Montreal Protocol was described as the most successful environmental agreement ever: the world united, the notorious CFC and HCFC refrigerants were phased out, and the ozone layer slowly began to heal. Some estimates say it could return to 1980s…
Zagreb Streets Welcome Autonomous Taxis – The First Step Towards Driverless Rides in Europe
Imagine a perfectly ordinary taxi ride. You sit down, close the door, and within minutes, a conversation starts on its own. Sometimes it drifts into serious topics, sometimes into laughter, sometimes you find yourself recounting your whole day to a…
River Thames – From Biologically Dead to a Symbol of Nature’s Recovery
Rivers extend far beyond the confines of a geographical concept, as natural waterways that flow from their sources to the sea. Their beds are the cradles of civilizations. Symbolically, rivers are often associated with purity, forgiveness of the past, and…