Editorials

Intergenerational Pact for the Planet

We often speak of our responsibility to leave a livable environment and society for future generations. However, we are equally responsible for carrying forward the knowledge and skills of earlier generations. And in turn, future generations will be responsible for continuing the work we have begun and correcting our mistakes.

How Climate Marketing Kills Biochar

by Hans-Peter Schmidt

by Hans-Peter Schmidt

Does it make a difference for the climate if I compensate my annual 10 tonnes of CO₂ emissions by purchasing 5 tonnes of biochar and applying them to one hectare of our vineyards? Or better yet, should I offset all 80 tonnes produced by the whole family — including the grandparents? That would amount to 40 tonnes of biochar. Every year! At current prices, that would amount to more than €40,000 annually...

Put Polluting Industry Off-Earth

by Hans-Peter Schmidt

This one’s worth watching: Jeff Bezos, speaking on stage at a New York Times event, explains how pleased he is about the deregulation ushered in by the new U.S. administration—and how, despite all previous regulatory efforts, life on Earth today is better than in any prior era of human history.