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Sailors for Sustainability blog: warm welcome

Sailors for Sustainability blog: warm welcome

“So far, so good“Ivar judges when he receives the new weather report. The southeasterly trade wind is still pushing us gently forward at around 25 knots diagonally from behind. This powerful and constant wind seems to last for a while and that is why we are making good progress. We left Reunion three days ago and it’s already more than …

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René van der Gijp laughs off the attention on Gordon’s breakup

René van der Gijp laughs off the attention on Gordon’s breakup

Screenshot: Today Inside / SBS6 In recent weeks, the showbiz-loving Netherlands have been left in upheaval by the breakdown of Gordon’s relationship with Gavin Rozario, 24 years his junior. Bee inside today, and in particular René van der Gijp, they find all this media attention a bit exaggerated. “I don’t think anyone cares.” In case you missed it by some …

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Arctic algae are heavily polluted with microplastics

Arctic algae are heavily polluted with microplastics

When the cells die and the ice to which they are attached along the bottom melts, they stick together to form clumps that can sink thousands of feet to the deep sea floor in a single day. They are an important source of food for animals and bacteria living at the bottom. In addition to food, the clumps also carry …

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The United States makes Moroccan lithium more competitive

The United States makes Moroccan lithium more competitive

25 April 2023 – 5:00 pm – Economy © A green energy and climate bill approved by the US Senate provides a tax credit of up to $7,500 for the purchase of a US electric car. This measure will strengthen the competitiveness of lithium produced in Morocco, Israel, Jordan and many other countries. More than a dozen new models and …

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Gaming Avans students on their way to a tournament in the United States

Gaming Avans students on their way to a tournament in the United States

rocket league. Photo via Flickr, The Bearded Clock. Win a few extra games. Then Jorijn van de Kam, Olaf Timmermans, Tom Oomen and Hein Pennings, or the “Avans Red White Blokes”, can go to the United States. The group of Avans students has been representing the University of Applied Sciences for a few weeks and is winning one after the …

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Here are the 7 most beautiful train journeys through Europe

Here are the 7 most beautiful train journeys through Europe

Zigzag across Europe by train over photogenic viaducts, past cascading waterfalls and snow-capped peaks. The train is not only a way to travel more sustainably, it is also the ideal means of transport to admire the changed landscape from the comfort of your armchair. What are the most beautiful train journeys in Europe? We’ve listed our favorites for you. Cinque …

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WDF Week Preview: ‘Edgar TV’ wins in Iceland

WDF Week Preview: ‘Edgar TV’ wins in Iceland

Last weekend, four WDF tournaments were on the programme, all in the ‘Bronze’ category. Iceland, Australia and New Zealand played for the titles. Iceland Open The WDF weekend kicked off in the Icelandic capital, Reykjavik. Last Saturday, the ‘Bronze’ ranked Iceland Open took place there with 105 men and 25 women in action. On the men’s side, there were 8 …

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Afroman wants to be president of the United States

Afroman wants to be president of the United States

In December, the 48-year-old rapper already declared that he was interested in leading his country. Last week, US entertainment website TMZ reported that Afroman had indeed applied for the election commission as an independent candidate. The chance that Joseph Edgar Foreman, as Afroman is known in everyday life, will actually become President of the United States is very slim. In …

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