Thomas Schmid
Referendum in Switzerland: economic interests prevailed over ethical values
Switzerland missed two opportunities to move towards a more just world. Last weekend, Swiss voters voted on two referendums, both of which were rejected. The first referendum question, a popular initiative “For responsible companies – to protect human beings and the environment”, actually collected a majority of “Yes” (50.73%), but… »
Andrea Ascari of Fridays For Future: “We can’t afford to stand still”
Coronavirus, climate and environmental emergency, the role and perspectives of climate movements. We talk about it with Andrea Ascari, activist of Fridays For Future, Milan. The climate emergency has disappeared from public debate and the mass media. The only issue is the coronavirus. What can we do to bring the… »
Too many of us? The demographic issue must not be a taboo
While concerns about climate change are increasing, the debate on the demographic issue has also got underway: can our planet feed 8 billion human beings? It is not easy to answer this question with a simple yes or no, depending on a great many interrelated factors and on the level… »