In the Netherlands I am following the study HBO marketing & communications at Schouten & Nelissen University of Applied Sciences, Suas. My programme has a mix of coaching, self study and formal classroom in Utrecht at the Business Center Nederland BCN. For my certification, I have to write three documents in Dutch language. The first …
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A calling for all nations to accelerate economy-wide, low-carbon development transformations. Global GHG emissions reached a record high of 57.4 GtCO2e in 2022, growing by 1.2 per cent (0.6 GtCO2e) from the previous year. Fossil CO2 emissions account for approximately two thirds of current GHG emissions using 100-year global warming potentials. According to multiple datasets, …
Studies indicate that US$16 billion invested in agriculture per year would prevent about 78 million people from starving or chronic hunger because of climate change impacts. Climate extremes are already causing significant loss and damage, and this trend will continue despite even the most effective adaptation and well before anticipated limits to adaptation have been …
The Koninklijke Nederlands Meteorologisch Instituut, KNMI, has recently published four climate scenarios for the Netherlands. Those scenarios are the result of the levels of emissions which are low or high. The key figures are the numbers for an average climate change in a period of 30 years. The variables used are nine: temperature, sea level, …
On Dutch television the news about new studies of the relation between Parkinson disease and use of pesticides such glyphosate are hot topic. The EU has to decide the continuity of its use for the next 10 years. The study concluded: “Environmental factors, such as exposure to pesticides and trichloroethylene are associated with a higher …
Starting in 2022 in The Netherlands is a real relief, as Covid-measures were gradually phasing out. In february, a new wine season kicked off with the glory of Vinexpo Paris and Wine Paris. On social media, the atmosphere is optimistic until President Putin begins his speech about Ukraine. It is a nightmare for humanity. Tension …
Since the time when the discussion about climate change received much more attention. We hear more and more that substitutes for meat and animal-derived food, in general, are increasing. The alternatives to cow milk and meat are the most popular. The idea of a Mcplant hamburger or soya milk is now a hot topic. Protein …
I am in Europe expecting a second wave of the virus. After months of affected by social distancing, the virus is spreading faster and mutating. The measures around the world change over time counting on the stage of spreading. For instance, it can be a low risk then people are allowed to get together in …
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Transition New Zealand wine country is the first country declared free from Covid-19 and in Australia are showing signs of hope opening Bondy Beach for surfers. In Europe: Spain, France, and Italy decline the number of deaths. The information we have about Covid-19 is uncomplete and plenty of ingenious ideas appear as a solution to …
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At the moment I am in the middle of the corona crisis. As a result of the outbreak in China, Europe is following the protocols of the World Health Association (WHO). Italy is one of the main focuses of attention due to a large number of infected people. Slowly, during March Vinitaly and ProWein postponed …
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