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Will the World Be Overrun by Plastic by 2060?
Eight out of ten items currently on my random desk are made of plastic—the only exceptions being a glass cup and the chocolate wrapper I just finished eating. Plastic has become so...
How Greenhouse Coatings Improve Food Security
In recent years, scientists have increasingly focused their attention on greenhouses to enhance their benefits. Previously, I wrote about innovations such as solar windows integrated into greenhouses to simultaneously produce green energy....
Trump’s Return and the End of American Climate Ambitions?
While Democratic Party supporters express their disappointment on social media and the media delve into "who's to blame" for Kamala Harris' debacle, Donald Trump is gearing up for his grand return to...
When Promises Become Reality – Deforestation Rate Declines in Brazil
Governments of many countries set ambitious goals and make grand promises. The shaky trust we have in them often stems from many failures to fulfill those promises. As someone who deals with...
Spain Between Droughts and Floods – A Mirror of Climate Change
Unfortunately, troubling news is coming from Spain – the country has experienced one of the worst floods in recent history, with at least 95 fatalities, dozens missing, and massive material damage. Images...
Naturhus – A Sustainable Oasis in the Heart of Nature
Morning in a house nestled in the heart of the forest. Waking up to sun rays breaking through the tree canopy, with fresh air filled with the scents and sounds of forest...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
A Beacon on the Path to Energy Transition
Recently, during a family gathering, a curious aunt didn't miss the chance to ask me what I do for a living. As I began listing a multitude of interesting topics I cover,...
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...
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...
Child of the Year and the Soap that Cures Skin Cancer
Just over a year ago, I lost my aunt—a person very dear to me—to that insidious disease.
Since then, I often think about cancer—all those people who fight valiantly despite poor medical prognoses,...
When the Sun Charges Batteries
The signal that my battery is empty triggers a panic attack, which starts with an almost hysterical search for a charger, and then for the nearest available outlet.
Now, imagine that feeling on...
Climate Anxiety – How Seriously Should it be Taken and How to Deal With it?
Daily media reports bring news of extreme weather conditions, natural disasters, loss of biodiversity as well as growing concerns about food security and numerous other adverse situations facing humanity. The reactions to...
