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Sustainability

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Does believing in green tech make you less likely to act?

New research reveals a 23% drop in civic engagement among scientists who believe technology will solve the climate crisis. This article explores how faith in 'f…

Environment Technology Climate Change

Henrik Mägi · Oct 07, 2026 • 15:58

Can the Grid Survive AI's Hidden Energy Appetite?

A single generative AI query can consume ten times the energy of a standard search, quietly driving global data center demand toward 945 TWh by 2030. As Big Tec…

Technology Environment Artificial Intelligence

Elisabeth Saar · Oct 06, 2026 • 14:38

Who Really Owns the Ocean Plastic Crisis?

A handful of twenty companies produce over half of the world's single-use plastic, while lost fishing gear accounts for up to 86% of the mass in major garbage p…

Environment Business World

Kärt Lepik · Sep 14, 2026 • 14:40

Why is safety gear failing to stop the global poisoning crisis?

A landmark 2026 study reveals that nearly half of the world's 934 million agricultural workers suffer from acute pesticide poisoning every year. While Californi…

Health World Pesticides

Kärt Lepik · Sep 04, 2026 • 14:39

Can new soil data reverse European desertification?

Europe faces a €738 billion financial threat as 70% of its soil degrades, pushing policymakers to treat dirt as critical infrastructure. From the parched olive …

Environment Science European Union

Kärt Lepik · Sep 01, 2026 • 06:14

420 Water Conflicts in 2024: The Ledger Is Already Overdrawn

The 2026 Global Water Conflict report signals a shift from temporary crisis to systemic insolvency as incidents quadruple in just four years. With 420 recorded …

Environment World Politics

Rein Kaljumäe · Aug 23, 2026 • 11:07

Disposable Grill Bans: Dynamic Maps vs Blanket Rules

A disposable grill's aluminum base reaches 450°C during use and stays dangerous for hours afterward — and England's July 2026 was its driest month since 1836. W…

Environment World Estonia

Kärt Lepik · Aug 14, 2026 • 14:51

Can a Nine-Fold Budget Jump Shield Farms Before the Next Dry Summer?

As global insurance markets collapse under $42 billion in climate losses, Estonia is betting on a €1 million subsidy to keep farms protected. This deep dive exp…

Business Environment Estonia

Kärt Lepik · Aug 13, 2026 • 09:59

Will a 20-day harvest shift change how Bordeaux wine tastes?

Bordeaux is combatting rising temperatures and wildfire risks with a 1.2 million EUR annual investment in heat-resistant grape varieties and engineered canopy m…

Environment Business Bordeaux

Kärt Lepik · Jul 31, 2026 • 13:25

Can large retailers survive the upcoming ban on apparel destruction?

Starting in July 2026, the EU will officially ban the destruction of unsold clothing and footwear to curb industrial-scale waste. This move forces a radical shi…

Environment Business Estonia

Elisabeth Saar · Jul 19, 2026 • 14:36

The 130-Year Retrofit: Engineering Century-Old Houses

Demolishing old houses for new A-class builds often costs more carbon than it saves. Discover how engineering century-old timber homes for a 130-year lifespan c…

Environment Technology Estonia

Kärt Lepik · May 27, 2026 • 15:15

Can the data center boom survive its own environmental scorecard?

Data centers now carry a $25 billion price tag in environmental damage, but relocating facilities to wind-rich regions can slash emissions by 73%. This deep div…

Environment Technology Data Centers

Kärt Lepik · May 27, 2026 • 10:14