Monthly Archives: December 2024

Spain introduces paid climate leave after deadly floods

Spain’s leftwing government has approved “paid climate leave” of up to four days to allow workers to avoid travelling during weather emergencies, a month after floods killed at least 224 people. Spread the word

Posted by Aleksandar Janicijevic on December 3, 2024

Dutch suburb where residents must grow food on at least half of their property

In the suburb of Oosterwold, a living experiment in urban agriculture, the 5,000 inhabitants find different creative ways to fulfil the unique stipulation. When Marco de Kat starts planning his meals, he doesn’t need to travel far for fresh food. Right outside his house is an 800 square metre plot with all sorts of produce […]

Posted by Cheryl Bradbee on December 2, 2024