How can the spread of disease be controlled in organic crop farms and why aren’t GMOs an option to combat this issue? By Sigurd Bjørn & Henry Stoner The use of pesticides, fertilisers, and genetic modification in conventional farming is what contributes to high and consistent yields that can meet the demands of today. Organic […]
Nature’s Wrath: Floodings due to climate changes affects all over the world
As temperatures rises so does the risk of flooding. The escalating events are leaving communities battling devastation and seeking sustainable solutions. Written by Unn Madsen In 2023 the United Nation released a report called ‘The Sustainable Development Goals’ which is a rescue plan not only for people but the planet as well. One of these […]
A short history of communist Albania – and what people are saying now
By Elliot Claesson and Innes Taylor In southeastern Europe one country stands out. Once a dictatorship, isolated from the rest of the world. Today a parliamentary democracy. Some Albanians have lived through the communist times, others have not. This makes for different and interesting perspectives into pros and cons of the regime and how the […]
Denmark leading in consumer purchase of organic produce, but still work to be done
According to the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, Denmark is once again the world leader when it comes to the purchase of organic products by consumers. Organic farmers, however, long for a more open discussion about the transparency of the impact of farming in general. By Henry Stoner & Sigurd Bjørn Farming has, throughout the […]
Turning up the voltage of Norway’s transportation sectors
By Rebekah Austring and Emma Monrós Rosell OSLO – Walking through Norway’s capital city feels like being in a Tesla advertisement. With electric vehicles on every street, it’s no surprise that Oslo has the world’s highest number of electric cars per capita. This was achieved largely due to ambitious tax breaks and consumer incentives over […]
Sweden’s students flipping through real pages again
By Lina Krauß and Mara Balaita One might remember going to school with the burden of a heavy school bag on the shoulders. A school bag stuffed with books, notepads, pens and folders. Many Swedish children cannot relate to this. Many of their teaching materials are available online, including homework. What they mostly carry in […]
Something is developing in the state of Denmark
Urbanisation is a still growing trend throughout the world. According to the WHO, this trend is not ideal for people’s well-being or for the environment. Converting city streets into green spaces is one of the solutions on the rise, but it’s not without conflict. By Diego Leong & Joakim Lundgren Tryk Surrounded by buildings, housing […]
Moving forward: what’s Europe’s future on textile waste?
By Helen Chen As part of Europe’s ambitious push towards a circular economy, new laws will go into effect requiring EU member states to significantly enhance the collecting and recycling of discarded textiles. However, the textile industry is struggling to keep up, and there are rising concerns that large amounts of collected textiles will be […]
800-year-old layer of ‘horseshit’ could cost Scandinavia its oldest town
By: Michaela-Františka Kárná & Benedicte Christiansen Floodings in Ribe have been a problem for centuries. Both the citizens in the cityand in the countryside have had their properties flooded. The streams that runthrough the town are overflowing more because of heavier rainfall that will onlyincrease as the climate changes. Residents complain about the inaction of […]
Albania’s tourism boom: a hidden Balkan treasure boosting economic growth
By Zoë Daniëls and Sanne Grefelman Summer is just around the corner and everyone is busy choosing the perfect holiday destination. While Italy, France, and Spain are still popular choices, Albania has recently moved up the list of top destinations in Europe. What was once a well-kept secret among tourists from surrounding countries like Serbia, […]