Zwischen Gipfel und Täler: Axpo Vision für nachhaltige Energie in den Glarner Alpen enthüllt
Authors . Climate Change . Culture . ExcursionsIm ruhigen Hinterland des Schweizer Kantons Glarus, eingebettet in die majestätischen Glarner Alpen, beschreitet Axpo, die Schweizer Vorreiterin für erneuerbare Energien, den Weg zu einer neu definierten und nachhaltigen Energielandschaft. Im Zentrum steht dabei das Pumpspeicherkraftwerk Limmern (PSWL), ein technologisches Wunderwerk, das für das konsequente Engagement der Axpo für innovative Energielösungen steht. Doch hinter der Fassade
My top 5 tips to a more sustainable life
Authors . Climate Change . ControversyThis is it, my very last post on this platform. Thank you, Miriam, for allowing me to write about anything I want. I considered topics we covered during our classes together and I feel like we were always guided to think about the environmental issues, which I appreciate so much, because I’m personally very concerned
What if… climate change was a game of chess?
Climate Change . CultureSome people do believe that chess is a kind of art; the game fight is able to broach feelings, captivate beauty and tell stories. I think that almost every chess player must have got asked several times – or maybe must have thought about it themselves at least – whether they can see a parallel
“Earth on the Edge from Climate Crisis: Unveiling the Economic Wake-Up Call for a Sustainable Future”
Authors . Climate Change . Student lifeThe climate crisis, also known as global warming or climate change, refers to the long-term changes in Earth’s climate patterns, including rising temperatures, sea-level rise, extreme weather events, and shifts in ecosystems. It is primarily caused by the increased concentration of greenhouse gasses, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), in the Earth’s atmosphere. Human activities, particularly
Thailand Climate Change – AI the writer
Authors . Climate Change . Student lifeThailand, like many other countries, is facing its own set of challenges related to the climate crisis. Here are some key aspects of the current situation regarding the climate crisis in Thailand: 1. Rising temperatures: Thailand is experiencing an increase in average temperatures, leading to more frequent and intense heat waves. Higher temperatures can have
A Messy New Year!
City life . Climate Change . Controversy . SocietyAt the end of every year we wish to each other a happy start to the new one. But does it really start that happily? Of course everybody wants to welcome the new year in a big style – with lot of firework displays. They are beautifully colorful and memorable. However, there might be also different
Another Warm Winter in Munich: Cause for Celebration or Concern?
City life . Climate ChangeThe new year in Munich was welcomed with a lovely sunny day and a high of 16°C. When getting ready in the morning of New Year’s Eve, I pondered over my long sleeved winter shirts and ultimately dug to the back of my closet for a t-shirt to wear under my sweater in case my
A Geography professors role in fighting climate change
Climate ChangeThe magnitude of interest in climate change has increased over the past years. In many academic disciplines scientists conduct their own research and projects about the topic. Prof. Dr. Ralf Ludwig at the Geography department at LMU, is one of them. It’s a crisp autumn day at Königsplatz in central Munich. Many trees have lost
An Interview with Dr. Timur Özelsel
Climate ChangeOn November 14th, 2022 I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Timur Özelsel to ask him some questions about his team’s research about environmentally friendly anesthesia. Dr. Özelsel has been working as an anesthesiologsit at the University of Alberta Hospital since April 2007. He is a clinical professor at the University of Alberta,
Youth in Climate Action
Climate ChangeThe current age is besieged with multiple global issues, among which climate change is the one that draws more and more attention at this moment. Since the Paris Agreement on December 12, 2015, global leaders have been endeavoring to settle this emergency concerning all humans. Besides state-level actions, companies, organizations and individuals are joining this