Citizens fight for sustainable future
- Written by Bruno Filipe Pires, Algarve 123
MALP – the Movement for an oil-free Algarve – is the most recent citizens’ group set up to fight government-backed plans for the region. Apolitical, it’s also pitting itself against one of the most powerful industries in the world. But despite the disproportionate odds, university professor and the group’s founder João Martins, 41, says MALP’s action is vital, as “the future is at risk”.
The Joy of Harvesting
- Written by Jack Soifer
I had been invited to visit a small farm and to pick tangerines. The low price paid by distributors and the bureaucracy involved meant selling only in local markets. Despite the excellent quality of citrus in the Algarve, farmers let their fruit rot because the cost of harvesting and transport are too high.
To make one think whilst at the sink...
- Written by Richard Thurman
We take it for granted, but when we have to go without we all become distraught. Are we all doing our bit to conserve water, or could we try just a little harder...?
The crisis brings opportunities
- Written by Jack Soifer
After arriving to Portugal in 2004 and visiting most of it, I was astonished by the great potential of its manpower, creativity, soil and the perfect mix of sun, rain, winds and temperature. Each region has specific niches where competitiveness could easily be developed in order to reduce imports and raise exports.
RURAL PORTUGAL: Sparkling wine exported to Champagne
- Written by Jack Soifer
In the North, close to Viana do Castelo, Minho, the former emigrant Jaime Riba, a successful expert in revamping old palaces in France, runs an ecological vineyard.
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Global Art & Photography Project Inspiring Peace & Environmental Awareness
- Written by Pauline McCarthy
Project 12 - A Global Art & Photography Project Inspiring Peace and Environmental Awareness. Pauline McCarthy's idea is to make an artistic historical record of 2012 in 12 moments, which could also inspire peace and encourage environmental awareness.
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