A farewell letter to Munich
UncategorizedThis winter semester is going to the end. And I believe that the traveling, studying and living experience in Munich will be precious and memorable for my entire life. I love the peaceful atmosphere in Munich as well as the natural landscape around. When I went to the top of Zugspitze, I was shocked by
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
Protect the ocean, protect our future
UncategorizedAs the Earth’s most expansive ecosystem, the ocean harbors countless life forms and invaluable resources. In today’s world, it is undeniable that the Earth’s oceans have become highly congested. This congestion is not due to the limited space of the ocean but rather because human activities have imposed enormous pressure and pollution on the marine
A Green Wave
UncategorizedIn the heart of my home university Zhejiang University, a dynamic environmental club known as “Green Source” is spearheading a remarkable series of environmental initiatives. With a heartfelt commitment to “embracing nature and championing environmental stewardship,” the club has seamlessly woven environmental consciousness into the very fabric of campus life. Comprising seven distinct departments, Green
The pollution in the Po Valley
UncategorizedReportage, Riccardo Nestore. 20/12/2023 The Po Valley is a geographical area straddling northern Italian regions including Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, and Friuli-venezia-Giulia. The Po Valley in Italy is like a beautiful painting, with rolling hills and winding rivers that make you feel like you’re in a dream. But there’s an issue lurking ‘’beneath’’ this scenic
Water, a rigorous battleground in Spain
UncategorizedI. Introduction Spain has been going through an expanded period of drought since 2022, while the circumstance has never gone so bad as it did this year. Since the summer 2023, swaths of Spain are steadily turning into desert, especially in the city of Barcelona. From a general point of view, rainfall in Spain has
What kind of garbage? An view of Shanghai’s garbage-sorting policy
UncategorizedAuthor’s words: Due to limited time to complete a detailed report, I chose to translate an environmental theme article on garbage-sorting in Shanghai that I had previously written with my group members. Since the adoption of Shanghai’s waste-sorting regulation in 2019, we can see some progress. More details can be found on the government website.
Don’t worry, be water: in Munich I encounter myself
UncategorizedDear reader, The typical way to start a self-introduction is by name, and mine is Nora. Coming from Shanghai, Munich keeps surprising me with its own charm. I remembered the cold air sweeping towards my face before it quickly condensed into fog. Though studying in Munich, I live in Oberhaching, a wonderful countryside filled with
“Erasmus Adventures in Munich: A Life Transformed by Travel”
Travel . UncategorizedWelcome to this exclusive interview with a remarkable 21-year-old Spanish student, currently immersed in the fascinating world of Erasmus in the vibrant city of Munich, Germany. Meet Ariadna Leal, an adventurous soul whose true passion and favorite hobby is exploring the world through travel. In her mere 21 years of life, she’s been fortunate enough
Enigma at Galerie Andreas Binder
UncategorizedGallerist Nora interviewed by Julius Johansson 8/11 2023 “When you have a closer look they have a light “within”, it makes them kind of glistening and walking around makes them vivid things. I think the artist plays with that in different ways. This is a very strong and colorful piece, I can’t help it, I