How is Croatia doing with climate justice?
A look at local policies and examples Climate justice isn’t just a global topic—it’s also something we measure at the country level. As a member of the European Union, Croatia has certain duties and opportunities for a green transition. But the big question is: are we doing this in a fair way? Are the good […]
Now we know about… Part 8: How to compost in apartment?
In 2021, most people in the European Union (53%) lived in a house, while 46% lived in a flat. In specific countries, the share of people living in houses was much higher. Ireland had the highest rate at 90%, followed by the Netherlands (80%), and both Belgium and Croatia (77%). The type of home people […]
Ecological colonialism – a new inequality?
Climate policies and their effect on developing countries when we hear the word “colonialism,” most of us think of past conquests, stealing resources, and political control over faraway lands. But in the 21st century, colonialism has a new form: an ecological one. Ecological colonialism is when rich, industrial countries force their climate and environmental rules […]
Now we know about… Part 7: Solar energy – myths and facts
What is solar energy? Solar energy is the energy that comes from the sun. It is made when four hydrogen atoms join together to become one helium atom. Every second, the sun changes 564 million tons of hydrogen into helium. This energy travels into space as waves. Only a very small amount of this energy […]
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 […]
