Tag: Carbon footprint reduction
Cut Emissions in Half Now to Prevent Climate Catastrophe, UN Warns
Climate change has been a major topic of discussion in recent years, with the United Nations (U.N.) warning that drastic action needs to be taken to prevent a climate catastrophe. A recent report from...
Reshaping Tenerife’s Energy Economy: The Impact of Wind Power
Guillermo Galván García, the coordinator of ITER’s Wind Energy Department in Tenerife, is on a mission to increase the island's reliance on clean energy sources while also minimizing the impact of turbine installations on...
Protecting the Amazon: Mental Exhaustion of Climate Scientists
Climate scientists like Luciana Gatti and Erika Berenguer are facing mental exhaustion due to the ongoing destruction of the Amazon rainforest and the climate crisis. Their work is emotionally taxing, as they witness the...
Are Reusable Plastic Cups at the Olympics Actually Reducing Waste?
At the Olympics, reusable plastic cups are being used as a way to reduce waste. These cups are known as "eco-cups" and are meant to be returned for a deposit of 2€. However, the...