Lufthansa, Europe’s largest airline group, is adding an environmental surcharge of up to $77 per flight starting in 2025 to help cover the rising costs of sustainable aviation fuel and meet new regulatory requirements. This fee will apply to flights from the EU, UK, Norway, and Switzerland, reflecting the airline’s
Europe is on the brink of an ‘environmental disaster,’ according to several commentators, who state that an arms depot that was hit contained depleted uranium (DU) weapons sent by the UK to Ukraine. Recently, several web media outlets provided videos of an enormous explosion in the town of Khmelnitski, located
Despite being one of the richest nations in the world, Switzerland is one of the least energy self-sufficient, with domestic power production only meeting 25% of the nation’s energy requirements. The current situation has become so dire that Switzerland’s environment minister is suggesting that people shower together in order to
Researchers at the University of Toronto have done some research on our ability to sense threats. As per the study this response is an evolutionary trait and it is passed from one generation to the next. This trait helps humans to identify the potential danger quickly.
A wrecked ship near Mauritius is spilling tonnes of oil in the Indian Ocean. More than 1,000 tonnes of oil has already seeped into the sea polluting the coral reefs, white-sand beaches and pristine lagoons. Still there is 2,500 tonnes of oil onboard the ship which is cracking up, threatening
One basic way to expand our efficacy is through modern science and technology. But another is through integrated (emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual) growth and enhanced wisdom. This means growing in our sense of connection with nature and one another and learning to live in ways that naturally cultivate our
Discover the shocking revelations behind the scenes at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, where founder Klaus Schwab’s leadership is under scrutiny. Former and current employees describe a toxic workplace culture marred by ageism, pregnancy discrimination, and sexual harassment. Despite its public stance on gender equality and diversity, the
Over the weekend, several US military bases in Europe, including the one in Stuttgart, Germany, raised their alert levels to the second-highest state due to a serious and reliable terrorist threat. This heightened security, which hasn’t been seen in a decade, prompted closures of various services and activities, urging personnel
In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court of the United States overturned a long-standing rule that gave deference to government agencies’ interpretations of laws. Known as the Chevron doctrine, this rule allowed agencies significant power in setting regulations. The case, Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, marks a major shift towards
Lithium, crucial for powering electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, faces a dual dilemma: while essential for combating climate change, its extraction poses severe environmental risks. Current methods are water-intensive and use toxic chemicals, threatening local ecosystems and communities in places like South America’s lithium-rich regions. Enter AlkaLi, a startup