Portugal’s hospitality sector is preparing for a significant shift after new European Union rules target the use of single use plastic sachets in hotels, including those for shampoo and shower gel. The policy is part of a broader push to promote sustainable tourism and reduce plastic waste across member states. While the change will not […]
Snow has fallen in the higher elevations of Madeira, prompting temporary road closures across several mountain routes as adverse weather conditions continue to affect the Portuguese archipelago. The Regional Government confirmed that access to multiple high altitude areas has been suspended to ensure public safety. According to the Regional Secretariat for Equipment and Infrastructure, roads […]
Residents across several regions of Portugal were treated to an unusual natural spectacle after the Northern Lights became visible following a powerful solar storm that began affecting Earth on 19 January. The phenomenon, typically confined to higher latitudes, appeared over parts of the country as heightened geomagnetic activity interacted with Earth’s magnetic field. Meteorologists confirmed […]
A Hidden Factor in Urban Heat Cities across the world are battling the effects of rising temperatures, and while discussions often focus on air conditioning use, building design, or lack of green spaces, another contributor is now coming under scrutiny: the colour of cars. Urban planners and climate scientists are highlighting how darker vehicle colours, […]
Inbox zero now counts as climate action. A Digital Emissions Dilemma The European Union has unveiled a bold new plan to fight climate change: awarding carbon credits to citizens and businesses that cut down on sending emails. The initiative, dubbed “Project Inbox Zero Emissions,” argues that unnecessary emails contribute significantly to global carbon output powering […]
Delegates praise taste, ignore emissions. An Irony on Wheels This year’s international climate summit was meant to showcase sustainability, but headlines took a comedic turn when it was revealed that all catering came from gas-powered food trucks idling outside the venue. Instead of solar kitchens or plant-based innovation labs, delegates queued for cheeseburgers, fried chicken, […]
