The full (provisional) results of the elections of the European Parliament last week can be found here: https://www.election-results.eu/ It also shows the complete seat distribution that you can partly see in the header image. I was asked today if I was content with the results and I was neither really able to say yes nor …
Month: May 2019
European Elections – go vote!
This week, ending on Sunday 26th of May, the elections for the European Parliament are taking place and everyone who can vote should! It is very important to give one's opinion and to stop destructive tendences. So take the time and raise your voice. Also it is important to convince others to go voting. The …
Digital pollution and why less can be more
Have you tried last week's stress-reduction approach already and went to the forest? Or have you been stuck to all the screens around you? Our screen-culture is not only causing stress, it has several dangerous side effects. Have a look at this documentary: https://topdocumentaryfilms.com/stare-into-lights-my-pretties/ In addition, the energy needed for the servers and devices that …
Nature reduces stress
When have you been outdoors in nature the last time? Maybe you have been too busy lately? Researchers from the Univerisity of Michigan have found that a 20-30 minute walk in a park or forest is very effective for reducing stress-levels. They tested walks during daylight and without further sport exercises, just a plain walk. …
Overshoot Day has come – stop sleeping and wake up!
2nd of May - that is not only the day after a holiday, where everyone has to go back to work... more importantly it was also the 2018 German Overshoot Day, which is an even bigger reason to be serious... " A country’s overshoot day is the date on which Earth Overshoot Day would fall …
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