Young People and Climate Action
Climate change is caused by the release of large amounts of greenhouse gases. Human activities like processing fossil fuels, deforestation, agriculture, livestock farming, and chemical production create the most well-known greenhouse gas: carbon dioxide (CO2). Young people are also feeling the effects of climate change. It seems they are more aware of the current situation […]
Now we know about… Part 5: Organic vs industral agriculture
Organic vs. industrial agriculture: Impact on our planet and health Organic and industrial agriculture are two main ways we produce food. Their differences have a big impact on both the environment and human health. Industrial farming aims for the highest yields and efficiency, while organic farming focuses on sustainability and ecological balance. Organic Agriculture Organic […]
Now we know about… part 4: Zero Waste
What is zero waste? “Zero waste is the conservation of all resources through responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials, without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.”(Zero Waste International Alliance: Definition of Zero Waste) In layman’s terms, a zero-waste lifestyle […]
Agriculture and Climate Change: Sustainable Practices and Challenges
Agriculture is essential for food security, but it is also a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), agriculture, forestry, and land use changes are responsible for about 23% of global greenhouse gas emissions. When other parts of the food system are included—such as processing, packaging, and […]
Industry and environmental (ir)responsibility: How corporations shape the climate (and reality)
When was the last time a multinational corporation admitted, “We’re the ones who messed up the climate”?Never, of course.Instead, we got oil companies running ads with meadows, “recyclable” bottles that rarely get recycled, and slogans about “sustainable growth” that’s supposedly going to save us all.The truth? Industry is still speeding ahead — they’ve just painted […]
The Time for a Fairer System is Not Tomorrow – It’s Today
Who Pays the Highest Price for Climate Change? Climate change is an environmental issue, but it is also a matter of social and economic injustice. Living on the same planet, we live in different climates and thus not equally affected by the climate change. The global warming situation there affects some of the communities and […]
Now we know about… Green cities
A green city refers to an urban setting in which architecture, design, and priorities are centered on the natural world, besides the social, physical, and financial welfare of its inhabitants. This city is stepping ahead of technology, meeting needs of both current residents and posterity. This issue highlights the role of the environment. When green […]
Lekcija održivosti s livade u Slavonskom Brodu
Svakog vikenda, strani radnici u Slavonskom Brodu biciklima dolaze na livadu na Plavom polju igrati kriket – svoj nacionalni sport. Dok mi često pričamo o održivosti, oni je žive u praksi. Bicikl kao prijevozno sredstvo smanjuje zagađenje, a korištenje javnog prostora za rekreaciju pokazuje kako se postojeći resursi mogu pametno iskoristiti. Kriket im nije samo […]
Climate justice for all – part 1: Climate justice
Climate change is no longer a problem of the future – it is the present. However, although we all live on the same planet, we are not all equally responsible for it, nor do we feel its effects in the same way. This brings us to the key question: What is climate justice and why […]
Now we know about… part 1: Circular economy
The circular economy is a model focused on resource reuse, recycling, and waste reduction, which lowers production costs and protects the environment. The goal is to reduce the need for new raw materials and promote recycling, reuse, and product refurbishment.The model encompasses four main principles (4R): Materials are recycled in a closed loop, creating new […]
