A greener life, a greener world

Sustainable recipes: Mint, cucumber and lemon cooler

As Europe faces heatwaves, a refreshing mint, cucumber, and lemon cooler offers a low-carbon, hydrating alternative to sugary drinks.

Europe faces its third heatwave, affecting health, wildfires, and events like the Tour de France amid rising global temperatures.

The anniversary of the 1976 heatwave highlights contrasting memories, from joyful youth experiences to severe societal impacts and climate denial.

The 2026 World Cup is set to be the most attended and carbon-intensive tournament ever, primarily due to expanded travel demands.

Extreme heat over Europe moves into its second week, data shows high levels of fatalities & fresh geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

South Africa’s rising cost of living, driven by interconnected water, energy, and food systems, pressures households and complicates saving.

June 2026 marked unprecedented heatwaves across Europe, breaking multiple temperature records in the UK and causing significant health impacts.

Europe faces extreme heat, with record temperatures and severe health concerns, amidst energy challenges from the Middle East conflict.

In May 2026, China saw all bestselling cars as new energy vehicles, signaling a shift in the automotive market despite declining sales.

This week’s blog highlights geopolitical impacts on oil prices, extreme heat in Europe, and the environmental concerns of the World Cup.