All posts by Katrin Heeren
Circular Economy Explained: Principles, Practical Examples, and Ways to Reduce Waste
If you have been trying to understand the circular economy, you have probably run into two frustrating problems. Either the explanations feel overly academic, or they make the idea sound much simpler than it really is. That can leave you wondering what the circular economy actually means, why it matters, and whether it has any […]
Continue readingActing On Climate In Times Of Urgency? Yes, We Can!
Climate science insights are discussed across all sectors today. The report on the impact of a 1,5 degree increase of global temperature that the IPCC, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change launched in October in Korea, became a priority topic for discussions in policy, business and civil society fora around the world. Acting on Climate […]
Continue readingFrom Pioneer To Laggard: EU Support For Renewable Energy – On Decline?
Until recently, the EU has played a pioneer role in both the promotion of renewable energies and advocating global climate action. The EU Commission’s policy framework for climate and energy in the period from 2020 to 2030, released on 22 January, provides little hope for renewable energies to continue their success story.
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