Portugal ran on 100% renewables for six days

Portugal ran on 100% renewables for six days

For nearly a week this autumn, the country of 10 million met customer needs with wind, hydro and solar — a test run for operating the grid without fossil fuels. Portugal started its decarbonization journey with some legacy hydropower, but no nuclear capacity...
Rejuvenated by the hot springs of Iceland

Rejuvenated by the hot springs of Iceland

In September 2023 The Nordic Council of Ministers invited various organizations and groups to Reykjavík Iceland to connect with older people in the Nordic countries, who are active in climate issues. The aim was to discuss how the Nordic governments can support older...
Omas for Future Germany cheers: Appointment to the Club of Rome Board

Omas for Future Germany cheers: Appointment to the Club of Rome Board

Physicist Dr. Harry Lehmann becomes a new member of the international organization. What an honour! Dr. Harry Lehmann, co-founder and chairman of Omas for Future, is now a new member of the Club of Rome. As a physicist and systems analyst, he joins this prestigious...
Climate case pleadings on appeal in Belgium

Climate case pleadings on appeal in Belgium

On Sept. 14, 2023, the appeal process of the Climate Case, with 60,000 plaintiffs, began at the Brussels Palace of Justice, the largest lawsuit in Belgium’s judicial history – and even the largest climate case worldwide. The hearings – each Thursday...