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Water Lettuce Arrives in Lake Palić – An Unusual Visitor Sparks Attention and Concern
I think you’ll agree that a beautifully arranged aquarium – clean, subtly lit, and filled with exotic fish – is one of the loveliest sights in any interior space. I remember, as a child, staring hypnotized for hours at this…
The Paradox of Electric Vehicle Owners – Environmental Awareness and a Larger Carbon Footprint
As the world turns to electric vehicles to cut greenhouse gas emissions, a finnish study reveals a surprising paradox: EV owners fave a larger carbon footprint than the average consumer. How is that possible? Electric vehicles (EVs) are presented as…
Driving Towards a Sustainable Future is Faster with a Developed Charging Network
A car is no longer just a means of transportation from point A to point B. For city driving, where speed is heavily limited, a model from 2005 can perform nearly as well as one from the 2020s. Today, we…
Heating Season – Choosing Energy Sources in Times of Ecological Crisis
After yet another hot summer, the weather forecast shows a gradual drop in temperature, which will soon become more noticeable. This also signals the beginning of the heating season. In the past, the decision on how to heat a home…
Are Artificial Rivers the Future of Water Resource Management?
Water bodies cover about 70 percent of Earth’s surface, but how much do we truly value this precious resource? It is often said that what is abundant is taken for granted. The astonishing fact that water ecosystems make up such…
Zagreb on the Path to Climate Neutrality
Careful planning of the preservation of existing green areas and planting greenery in new areas is very important, especially for the urban environment. Greenery reduces air pollution, mitigates the effects of tropical heat, and increases resistance to floods and extreme…
Why Recycling Is Not Enough to Fight Plastic
How often do we come across the topic of recycling daily? We read about it in the media, see symbols on packaging, and pass by recycling bins on the streets. For some of us, recycling might seem obviously important, while…