The aesthetic appeal of gravel gardens divides opinion; some find them stylish, while others derisively call them “Gardens of Dread.” These gray, stony spaces are regularly condemned on social media as eyesores in German front yards. City officials are increasingly viewing these gravel gardens as environmental nuisances. Gravel gardens, largely found in newer residential areas, […]
Yesterday, the UCAM hosted a seminar focused on environmental taxation and protection within the European Union, emphasizing the Spanish case and the Region of Murcia compared to other EU countries. The link between environmental protection and administrative measures is stronger than it appears. This connection isn’t just about regulations aimed at safeguarding the environment, which […]
In a move celebrated as a victory by leaders of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai last December, agreements were reached to “transition away” from fossil fuels. However, as countries navigate defining what constitutes a transition, the issue of so-called unabated fossil fuel use remains contentious. The agreement notably emphasized “accelerating efforts […]