by Urja Zaveri In recent years, increasing scientific interest has been given to the perovskite structure. Perovskites can be used in wide applications, from catalysis and fuel cells to electrochemical sensing and high-temperature superconductivity. However, its most important application remains in its usage in solar cells. Perovskite is a mineral with the chemical formula CaSiO3…
The Tempi Train Crash: More Than Just an Accident?
by Konstantinos Gkoumakis The arrival of spring is supposed to signal a renewal, a cleansing. Yet, for the Greeks who would wake up on the morning of the 1st of March it would be just another realisation of the rotten political reality in which they live. At 23:21 of February 28th, a head-on collision occurred…
Is Nature Forgotten in the Climate Crisis?
Nature is all around us. It comforts us. It inspires us. It is part of us. We sometimes struggle to find constants – things that stay with us – throughout our lives. But whether it’s the sway of the leaves or grass, or even the flutter of a small bird – nature is always there…
Spain’s Women in Gaming – a Bright Future Ahead
by Shaima Chachai Handi Video Games have an incredibly broad demographic. People from all backgrounds, ages, and interests enjoy forms of this medium in some way or another. From mobile game users to competitive esports players, there’s a space for everyone’s preferred genre, gaming frequency, and pace. According to the “2020 European Video Games Industry…
Finding Solutions to Water Scarcity – the Examples of Cyprus & Malta
by Edoardo de Paola The effects of climate change in Europe are becoming more and more apparent. Worrying trends of increased desertification and more extreme fluctuations in rainfall patterns have been assessed by the latestIPCC report. These transformations impact the freshwater availability in EU countries, particularly the warmest, which has created a need for adaptive…
A YEAR OF WAR: The Green Youth of Ukraine
On day 365 of Putin’s 3-day war of aggression against Ukraine, we take this opportunity to recognise the resilience and bravery of the people of Ukraine. Despite the atrocities being committed by Russian forces, the people of Ukraine have learned to adapt to the uncertainty of the times they are living in. The work of…
Animals of War
From the beginning of the Russian war against Ukraine, the lives of all Ukrainian people have changed forever. We have to remember that the war has an influence on humans’ pets as well. I have been volunteering for 12 years now. During the full-scale Russian war against Ukraine, I told myself “Don’t give up” and…
Tolerance to Uncertainty: the Experience of Ukrainians
The modern world is very unpredictable. Most people live with a certain amount of confidence in the future. When there is stability, familiarity, even routine, there is an opportunity to plan, think in patterns and act according to algorithms. If there is no such confidence, anxiety and fear arise. To avoid unnecessary anxiety, it is…
The Future of the 15-Minute City
The concept of the 15-minute city is simple: residents can go to work, do their shopping, socialise with their friends, and see their doctor within a 15-minute commute by foot, bike, or public transport. A car-free community, with everything one might need nearby, is not only an attempt to help combat climate change, but also…
Interview: The Fight of the Indigenous People – the Personal Insights of Pajé Pawana
written by Michelle “Jaciara” Alb Indigenous communities play one of the most important roles in the protection of the planet. Their inhabited territories preserve 80% of the planet’s biodiversity, yet they make up only 6% of the population. Indigenous territories are essential for keeping the balance within the ecosystem, because they function as sanctuaries for…
Ecofeminism Care: Where Gender and Ecology Intersect
by Ariadna Romans i Torrent Our societies are governed by the principles of liberalism, androcentrism and patriarchy. Care tasks have been relegated to the domestic ‘female’ sphere, making them undervalued at a social level and precarious at a professional level. By highlighting the principles of interdependence and eco-dependence, typical of ecofeminism, we can work to…
💰Tax the Rich💰: Annual Edition Open Call
In a world where the wealthy few are the main actors responsible for the climate crisis and environmental degradation, those living in poverty are many and disproportionately disadvantaged. Environmental and social issues point to a defective system that favours those who can afford to find a loophole, and excludes those who cannot. The Ecosprinter is…
Poland’s Climate Conundrum: Replacing Coal, But How?
With temperatures as low as -20°C, energy security is a pressing concern for Poland this winter, especially for the millions who rely on coal for electricity and heating. Over 2 million households are now facing the prospect of energy poverty as their energy bills are expected to consume more than 10% of their household income. With…
The European Face of Fascism: A Call for Action
Fascism is a problem across Europe – its threat needs answers Fascism has regained a foothold in Europe1. Both ‘lone wolf’ terrorists and organisations actively identify and engage with this growing movement. They form international networks, spreading and replicating each other’s rhetoric, political, financial and communication strategies. As the movement grows, they become bolder and…
A Tale of Sand and Power at COP27
This article was written by Irene Vivas Lalinde with additions and edits by Stefanie Berendsen and Klāvs Veseļuns. I wake up in a foreign city that somehow feels familiar. I recognise the light of the Mediterranean periphery and the flowers on the terrace. In Cairo, new streets appear daily to accommodate the 21 million inhabitants….
Does COP27 matter? 🤔
Naomi Klein recently claimed that COP27 is “greenwashing a police state.” I agree. So why am I going? Why, with the Young European Greens, am I organising a delegation of eight people to go there? What do we hope to achieve? In 2011, Egypt was a burning flame of hope in the Arab Spring. The…
Reframing Burnout 🧠 🔥 Moving Beyond Stress Management
Many of us have been feeling emotionally drained, detached, or unmotivated at work, but we are not alone. A 2021 survey of 1,500 American workers by the employment website Indeed, revealed that 52% of workers feel burned out. The Covid-19 pandemic has brought this modern workplace malaise into sharp relief: 67% of workers believe that…
Let’s talk about the hijab – but how? 🧕
Mahsa Amini died on 16th September after succumbing to her injuries. She was arrested three days prior by the Iranian “morality police” for allegedly not wearing the hijab in accordance with “government standards”. She died while still in captivity. She was 22 years old. Her unjust and tragic death has triggered a wave of protest…
The Queen is dead, long live the King? 👑
As the UK laid its longest serving monarch to rest last week, the royal family of Great Britain and the Commonwealth is again in the spotlight. In the context of an estimated 6.7 million people in the UK predicted to be living in energy poverty by October 2022, the pomp and circumstance of a royal…
NEW ECOSPRINTER EDITION
The long-awaited Food Issue of the Ecosprinter is finally here! 🌽 With contributions from Iason Paschalidis-Gerostergiou, Dusan Ljumovic, Angela Timmermans, Nessa Molina Cano, Melissa Muhr, and Emil Schenkyr, and the generous support of Thomas Waitz MEP, this year’s issue tackles three main questions: ➡️ What is the environmental impact of food? ➡️ What are the…
Open call for contributors
A new Ecosprinter Editorial Board (EEB) has been elected during last FYEG’s General Assembly! To introduce ourselves, we are Mia, Hannah, and Javier. We are really looking forward to continuing the incredible work that has been done over the past year, and to do so we need your help! We are opening a call for…
Sports and the Environment
I love sports. I am convinced that sport is good for society when used as a tool to promote values of inclusion, respect and fair play. However, like many other people, I am increasingly concerned about the climate crisis, and even more in the light of the latest alarming Assessment Report from the Intergovernmental Panel…
Interview with Miriam Shaw
Miriam (she/they) is 24 years old and currently resides in Utrecht, the Netherlands. She holds a Degree in Spanish language and culture and is following a Master in Latin American studies. Miriam has been actively involved within the Dutch young greens (DWARS) and considers herself an ecosocialist. She has a special interest in Queer Politics, Literature…
Interview with Benedetta Scuderi
Benedetta (she/her) has been active in the Green Movement since 2019. She is a co-founder and member of the National Executive committee of GEV, as well as their former international relations officer. She is also active in the Italian Green party renovation process. She is very passionate about the connection between social and environmental issues,…
Interview with Stefanie De Bock
Stefanie De Bock (She/her) is co-spokeperson and part of the executive committee of FYEG. Stefanie was co-spokesperson of Jong Groen until October 2018. She was already involved in several FYEG activities like AlterCop and Demasculinization of Politics. In September 2018 she got the opportunity to start an internship at FYEG office. Today she is an…
INTERVIEW WITH WANJA KAUFMANN
Wanja Kaufmann (she/her/hers) is the former international secretary of Grön Ungdom, the Swedish Young Greens. She has been active in the Green movement since 2010 and attended her first FYEG event in 2016. As a member of the Executive Committee she is among other things responsible for Member Organisation coordination, Northern Member Organisation relations and…
Interview with Clara Winkler
Photo Credits: Ali Khademolhosseini Clara Winkler (she/her/hers) started with activism in 2016 and is originally from Germany, where she has been involved in the work of Grüne Jugend for several years now. As a member of the Executive Commitee she is responsible for the Central and Western Member Organisations and focuses her topic on mental…
Will Covid-19 Leave a Permanent Scar on Young People’s Futures?
This article is a cross-publication from the Green European Journal’s website. A year and a half after the onset of the pandemic, young people in Europe are reflecting on the impact it has had on their lives and questioning what it will mean for their future prospects. William Hayward examines the evidence to uncover whether…
Interview with Gülce Yeniev
Gülce Yeniev (she/her) is the treasurer of the FYEG Executive Committee. In our interview, Gülce gives us an insight into her work as a Treasurer and into the present stance and past history of the Turkish Greens, which she’s a part of. She addresses the issue of LGBTQI+ rights, the representation of Eastern and Southern…
Call for writers: FOOD (Printed Edition)
What is the environmental impact of food? What is the European regulatory framework around food production? What are the social implications of the current food production system? Is food access equal across the world? How can indigenous knowledge be leveraged to improve the current food system? Food is present in everyone’s daily lives, and people,…
It’s the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, again
And now? The images incoming from Afghanistan are dramatic: masses of people flocking to the airport trying to escape. The fear is great. Women are among the first objectives of the dramatic talibans’ extremist regime: they have already been removed from their workplaces, some schools and universities have been closed to them and in some…
The EU is committed to helping Afghanistan, but not Afghans
“People should not come to Europe. People should stay in their region” “People should not come to Europe. People should stay in their region”. This sentence is probably the best summary of the current EU standing on migrants fleeing Afghanistan after the Taliban have taken over in the country. Not only for its crystal clarity…
Interview with Eleanor Morrissey
Eleanor Morrissey (she/her/hers) is the co-spokesperson at the FYEG Executive Committee. In this interview, Eleanor talks about her views on how to make Europe and the FYEG more inclusive, she gives us a look ahead at the European elections and an insight on the role of the Greens in the UK, where she’s originally from….
INTRODUCING COP26
The following article is an edited extract from Cass Hebron’s The Green Fix Newsletter edition of August 18th, 2021.You can subscribe to The Green Fix here. Interview conducted by Lisa Bergmann with Bradlie Luisa Ana Martz-Sigala. Climate Reality Project Leader, Bradlie Luisa Ana Martz-Sigala, introduces the year’s biggest climate conference. My name is Bradlie Luisa…
Environmental costs of the Syrian Civil War
The devastating civil war in Syria entered its tenth year. A decade of war has caused one of the biggest humanitarian crises in the world of an estimated death toll of 384,000-593,100 people as of December 2020. Besides, the displacement of approximately 12.7 million people, with nearly 6.1 million displaced internally struggling to survive. The ongoing long war has…