Energy and power companies are among the biggest beneficiaries of the current crisis.
Conservative Shock Ruling Overturns Right to Abortion in the United States
More than 80% support abortion rights.
More than 80% support abortion rights.
Houston Helps 25,000 People Exit Homelessness
Houston’s recipe for success is called “Housing First”: homeless people get housing directly – with no strings attached.
Houston’s recipe for success is called “Housing First”: homeless people get housing directly – with no strings attached.
Spain Is Fighting Food Waste by Holding Companies Accountable
Spain obliges supermarkets, retailers and restaurants to reduce the amount of food waste.
Spain obliges supermarkets, retailers and restaurants to reduce the amount of food waste.
Cuba Introduces New Equality Bill: Código De Las FamiLias
The introduction of a new family law in autumn 2021 has led to widespread discussions among the Cuban population.
The introduction of a new family law in autumn 2021 has led to widespread discussions among the Cuban population.
Social Democratic Victory in Australia: Absolute Majority for Climate Protection and Social State
In Australia, the social democratic labor party won in a landslide. The people voted out conservative Prime Minister Scott Morrison after an election campaign dominated by climate change.
In Australia, the social democratic labor party won in a landslide. The people voted out conservative Prime Minister Scott Morrison after an election campaign dominated by climate change.
Ban or Regulate: The World Searches for a Way To Deal With Cryptocurrencies
China, Egypt, and Iran ban cryptocurrency – The Central African Republic allows Bitcoin as a legal tender.
China, Egypt, and Iran ban cryptocurrency – The Central African Republic allows Bitcoin as a legal tender.
Green Energy Cooperative: Citizens in Eeklo, Belgium, Pay 40% Less for Electricity
Provided for you by Fabian Zickler High energy prices, dependence on Russian oil and gas, and climate change have triggered discussions in many places about how to switch to renewable energies as quickly as possible. The small Belgian town of Eeklo in Flanders has found the right answers. The electricity consumed there comes mainly…
Stores in Paris Offer Free Drinking Water – City Produces Less Plastic Waste
Waste problem: Only half of all plastic bottles are recycled.
Waste problem: Only half of all plastic bottles are recycled.
Spain and Portugal Cap Gas Prices – Thereby Lowering Electricity Bills
Provided for you by Kontrast.at Spain and Portugal are the first in Europe to cap gas prices and make electricity cheaper by law. Starting in May, prices per megawatt hour will be lowered from €90 to €50. This is the result of intensive negotiations with the European Commission on an exemption from the liberalized…
Greece: Energy Companies Must Give Up 90 Percent of Their Extra Profits To Cover Electricity Costs for Citizens
Provided for you by Kontrast.at Energy and power companies are among the biggest beneficiaries of the current crisis. Bills are skyrocketing for the population, while energy suppliers are making billions in profits. In Greece, energy companies must now pay 90 percent of their excessive crisis profits to the state. The conservative government wants to…
Working Shorter Hours: 38 Companies in the USA Are Testing the 4-Day Week
Studies from several countries show that a 4-day week increases health, well-being, and productivity.
Studies from several countries show that a 4-day week increases health, well-being, and productivity.
4-Day Week: Now Great Britain Starts the Largest Field Trial
For around 3,000 employees in the UK, the 4-day week will soon become reality – at least for six months.
For around 3,000 employees in the UK, the 4-day week will soon become reality – at least for six months.
Half-Price Public Transport: New Zealand Responds To Rising Fuel Prices & Inflation
The government is cutting taxes on fuel and road tolls to protect the population from the consequences of the international crisis.
The government is cutting taxes on fuel and road tolls to protect the population from the consequences of the international crisis.
Scotland Tackles Climate Change and Inequality With Free Bus Travel for Under 22s
The scheme, which began in February 2022, will reduce inequality, respond to the climate crisis, and open new opportunities to young people.
The scheme, which began in February 2022, will reduce inequality, respond to the climate crisis, and open new opportunities to young people.
Russia: Thousands of Civilians Protest for Peace Despite the Risk of Imprisonment
Russian authorities warn of “unauthorized protests” and threaten with criminal proceedings.
Russian authorities warn of “unauthorized protests” and threaten with criminal proceedings.