Welcome to my blog where I explore a variety of fascinating topics, from renewable energy and energy efficiency to wildlife, forests, and water bodies. Discover how to design green cities and why running water relaxes us. Moreover, you can explore the formation of rainbows, waterfalls and volcanoes. Learn about the vital role of soil in sequestering carbon and why the rainforest has such a high biodiversity. Enjoy the read!
Environmental awareness means understanding how we humans impact the environment and thus interact with various ecosystems. This interaction between humans and the environment can happen on multiple scales. Here, the term environmental awareness is used to describe the consciousness of people who perceive climate change as a threat and are willing to take climate action. …
Supply chains affect you in many parts of your everyday life. The jumper you wear, the mobile phone you use, the avocado you might eat – they all come wholly or partly from other parts of the world and are brought to Europe through long and complicated supply chains. However, there is a fundamental problem …
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Climate activism has been an intensely debated topic recently. Critics argue that climate activists do not pick the right methods to fight climate change. Some mention that it isn´t helpful to throw soup at Van Gogh’s art or to perform sitting blockades on the street. Others object, that radical forms of climate activism harm the …
In times of climate change and increasing energy demand, energy efficiency is becoming increasingly important. Using energy efficiently can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water use, among other environmental benefits. In addition, it can maintain stable electricity prices and reduce overall electricity demand. 1 The energy sector offers numerous technologies and methods to enhance efficiency. …
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When discussing the incorporation of renewable energy into the electricity mix, critics frequently mention the intermittency of renewable energy. What are they talking about? The term intermittency refers to the fact that renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind power, produce energy only when the sun shines or the wind blows. Therefore, it is …
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Renewable Energies play a crucial role in designing a sustainable future. As a clean energy source, renewables are essential to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate climate change. With these green energy sources, we can increase a community´s economic development and local energy independence. 1 The last decades have shown an increase in energy consumption and …
During my time in Yucatan Mexico, I´ve experienced some of the richness of cenotes in this area. At first, I didn´t really understand the meaning of this term, I used to simply call them holes in the ground until some people from the hostel pointed out that I was talking about cenotes. Beyond being a …
Puerto Rico is quite famous for doing bioluminescence tours there. I spend a couple of days in Vieques, an island easy to reach from the mainland. Together with a friend of mine we have booked a Kayak Tour to see Mosquito Bay’s bioluminescence. When we started paddling in the water, the sky was almost dark. …
Water is the source of all life. About two-thirds of our bodies are made up of it. 1 Humans can only survive for a few days without water. 2 It covers 71% of our Earth´s surface. 3 Water is abundant on our blue planet. However, its rarely found on other planets in our solar system. …
In my hostel in Martinique, two geckos are sitting innocently behind the fridge. When I took a glance, the larger of the two was always there. He only moved a few centimetres during the day. Sometimes he lay with his head in one direction, for a while, then in the other. I was wondering: What …
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