The Prophet of Doom: A Managed Decline or a Hard Crash?
The end of cheap energy: French engineer Jean-Marc Jancovici argues that Europe cannot abandon fossil fuels without nuclear power …
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Ramadan effect
As Islam’s global presence expands, its traditions are intertwining with modernity in ways that are transforming politics, economics, and culture. This issue examines Ramadan not only as a religious holiday but also as a prism through which we can examine changing power dynamics—from the rise of Islamic finance to geopolitical struggles, from digital worship to the commodification of societies.
The Prophet of Doom: A Managed Decline or a Hard Crash?
The end of cheap energy: French engineer Jean-Marc Jancovici argues that Europe cannot abandon fossil fuels without nuclear power …
Europe’s Greens May Have Found Their Next Battleground
Greta Thunberg once helped turn climate anxiety into votes for Green parties across Europe. That political momentum has faded. Opp…
Why a Planet Full of Water Is Running Short
Earth is not losing water. But access to clean water is becoming less reliable as aquifers are depleted, demand rises and climate …
Invasive Species Are Spreading Faster Than Brussels Can Track Them
The presence of the invasive emerald ash borer was confirmed in Slovakia on 22 July. It is neither the first nor the last time a n…
Hot in the City: The Merits of Traditional Architecture
As heat waves intensify, Europe’s ultra-insulated buildings are exposing their flaws, while traditional architecture sometimes pro…