Is sustainable travel for Exchange students possible? LMU’s Green Travel contest and student experiences
Climate Change . Culture . Germany . Student life . TravelBy Elisa Zuliani Tackling the environmental challenges of international travel during Erasmus is not easy, but initiatives such as the Green Travel Contest at Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) Munich prove that sustainable travel is possible. Launched in autumn 2024, the contest invited students to choose low-carbon means of transport, such as trains, buses or carpooling,
The Hidden Environmental Costs of Electric Vehicles
Automotive industry . Climate Change . Electric vehiclesElectric cars have long been marketed as the eco-friendly alternative to traditional gasoline vehicles, but a deeper look reveals they might not be as green as they seem. While they don’t emit pollutants directly from tailpipes, their overall environmental impact is far from negligible. The electricity required to charge electric vehicles (EVs) often comes from
Valencia’s Flood Tragedy: A Failure in Prevention and Planning
Climate Change . Opinion pieceThe devastating floods in Valencia, triggered by a DANA weather system, have exposed significant failures in government preparedness and response. The disaster, which brought over 500 millimetres of rain in just hours, claimed more than 220 lives and caused billions in damages, devastating communities and infrastructures. While extreme weather is unpredictable, the scale of destruction
Europe or the abyss
Climate Change . Controversy . Germany . PoliticsThe European Union has ceased to be a symbol of unity and has become a bureaucratic machine that erodes the sovereignty of its nations. Proposals such as “Dexit” are a legitimate response to a system that imposes controls that are foreign to ordinary citizens. Germany faces a dilemma: remain under the yoke of Brussels or
The importance of PR for the Umweltinstitut of Munich
Climate Change . Media . SocietyI had the opportunity to interview Jurek Vengels, working in the public relations office of the Umweltinstitut as a campaign planner . We will come back to his studies and previous works which led him to the Umweltinstitut, after which we will focus on the work led by the PR team and the obstacles they
The Inspiring Mission of Medico International
Climate Change . Health . SocietyKeeping an audience engaged online is very challenging, but Kerem Schamberger, a former IFKW student and Medico International’s consultant for migration and flight in public relations, managed to keep us hooked the entire time. Kerem’s passion for his work was clear as he broke down the intricacies of Medico’s mission and operations. He shared some

Süddeutsche Zeitung: ”We are often asked if the printed newspaper is a disgrace to the environment”
Climate Change . MediaThe green transition is a highly debated theme in the western part of the world. Citizens and politicians are doing a lot but not enough to turn the table. As a green initiative, the Germans are going out of their way to sort garbage but at the same time, they cling to traditional print newspapers.
The importance of responsible journalism – Interview with Dr. Lisa Auffenberg
Authors . Climate Change . Health . Media8th January 2024 – Group interview with Dr. Lisa Auffenberg In this interview with Dr. Lisa Auffenberg, a distinguished science journalist and LMU lecturer, we delve into the intricacies of conveying complex scientific topics to the public together with the other emerging trends in journalism. Dr. Auffenberg shares her insights on the challenges and responsibilities
The Slussen Project in Stockholm: A Forward-Looking Renovation with “Environmental Considerations”
City life . Climate Change . Culture . UncategorizedStockholm’s vibrant heart is currently undergoing a transformative change with the Slussen renovation project. Initiated in 2016, the project not only aims to rejuvenate the iconic location but also emphasizes environmental aspects to create a more sustainable and modern urban structure. Recently we learned that this project will cost more and take years longer than

Reportage: A new trial for science communication from a student association in Japan
Climate Change . SocietyFull of people in a classroom, they were writing their opinions down on worksheets, talking with staff, and enjoying reading what other people wrote. In each section, a question is written. “What will technology offer us? How will we treat technology?” “How do we create common sense?” “How do word choices affect our way of