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Marta studied Political Science and Media & Journalism at the Catholic University of Portugal (UCP) and has developed her journalistic career working for the Portuguese newspapers Diário de Notícias, Correio da Manhā and media outlets in Brussels. She is a reporter for Travel Tomorrow, and is also engaged in delivering communications services and EU policy research for different consultancies in Brussels. A former Blue Book trainee of the European Commission, Marta has a keen interest in EU and global affairs, and experience in reporting and interpreting information. Whenever she can, Marta loves traveling, exploring nature and learning about regenerative agriculture. She is also quite enthusiastic about space ventures and the cosmos.

11 May 2023

FC Barcelona ditches private jets to reduce travel emissions

Barça’s players took the train for the first time ever to play a game in Madrid, against Getafe CF, and make a point about reducing travel […]
11 May 2023

New US tech can capture 100 tons of carbon from the ocean annually

Two California-based companies are partnering to accelerate technology development and industry collaboration to help mitigate climate change.  1. Captura and AltaSea Captura, a carbon removal company […]
11 May 2023

Finland and Namibia join forces to produce green hydrogen from wave power

Finnish wave energy technology developer, AW-Energy, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Namibian energy generation company, Kaoko Green Energy Solutions, to produce green hydrogen […]
11 May 2023

How can small portable nuclear reactors power up to 1,000 households?

A US-based energy firm is developing small portable nuclear reactors — innovative devices dubbed the next-generation of nuclear power plants. 1. Radiant The US-based Radiant Industries […]
11 May 2023

Most Europeans support action to curb climate change as long as their lifestyle remains the same

The majority of Europeans say they are concerned about the effects of climate change. Many of them, however, are not willing want to change their lifestyle […]
1 May 2023

Spain facing record-breaking temperatures this spring

Temperatures in Spain are not normal for this time of the year. The last week of April came with extreme heat more typical of summer. The […]
28 April 2023

Brussels and Bloomberg Philanthropies join forces to improve air quality in the Belgian capital

The duo is working to support the region’s efforts to tackle air pollution which suffers from high levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matter (PM). […]
27 April 2023

How can Paris adapt to more heat waves?

A new report warns for the possibility of scorching temperatures of more than 50°C in the French capital. 1. Unbearable heat Paris could become unbearably hot […]
27 April 2023

Air Liquide paves the way for ammonia conversion into hydrogen with new cracking technology

Air Liquide has recently announced the construction of an industrial scale ammonia (NH3) cracking pilot plant in the port of Antwerp, Belgium. When transformed into ammonia, […]
25 April 2023

Agreement for new gas supply route signed by Azerbaijan and four EU countries

A Memorandum of Understanding has just been signed in Sofia for the supply of additional gas to Europe from Azerbaijan through four EU countries. Signed by […]
24 April 2023

Germany to ban fossil heating systems from 2024

The measure is part of Germany’s ambition to achieve climate neutrality by 2045 as the construction sector was responsible for 15% of the country’s emissions last […]
23 April 2023

What is Earth Day and why is it celebrated?

Its origins go back to 1970, marking the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement. The theme for this year’s Earth Day is Invest […]
21 April 2023

Is algae the answer to sustainable aviation fuel?

It seems not a day can go by without hearing about sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and particularly the challenges in producing it at volumes that can […]
21 April 2023

Azerbaijan holds great potential to export green hydrogen to Europe

The country has already forged a trade partnership with the European Union (EU) to supply the bloc with natural gas. 1. Fuel exporter Oil-rich Azerbaijan is […]
19 April 2023

Wind and solar energy accounted for 12% of global electricity in 2022

An era of fossil decline is about to begin, according to the Global Electricity Review 2023 published by Ember. 1. Expensive fossil fuels The rise in […]
18 April 2023

Air pollution in northern Thailand is affecting tourism

The Thai city of Chiang Mai is under a thick smog as a result of dangerous pollution levels in northern Thailand, raising concerns about the impact […]