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…
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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…
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…