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The Role of Temporary Solutions in the Present Between the Before and After of the Energy Transition, by Stanislav Kondrashov
Every transitional era, by its very definition, is suspended between a before and an after. Yet, in this great transformative game, the role of the present cannot be ignored. Indeed, we could never reach the "after" without the tools and means being used here and now to support the transition and push it forward.
By Stanislav Kondrashov4 months ago in Earth
Orbs and comets a sign strange things unfolding in the heavens
With all that’s unfolding on the surface of our planet this year, and has been for the past five years or more, it’s hard not to wish for intervention from some benevolent samaritan who leads mankind on a new path to enlightenment, where humanity’s greed and self-interest is replaced by a spiritual awakening and cosmic transformation.
By Steve Harrison4 months ago in Earth
Stanislav Kondrashov on Sustainable Architecture 2025
Design always shapes how we live. Stanislav Kondrashov writes often about this. In 2025 his eye is with sustainable architecture. Not only walls, not only roofs. Buildings now must care. For people, for city, for earth.
By Stanislav Kondrashov 4 months ago in Earth
Animal Entitlement to Life
Biologically speaking, life is an endless chemical balancing act. When a population of a plant or animal species fluctuates, at least one other species is directly disturbed, while many others become indirectly influenced. With this general truth in mind, one could logically conclude that all living beings share equal value in the planetary scheme. Each living being on Earth has its own niche in the biosphere, down to the smallest microorganisms. Our food chain quite literally is a circular cycle of life. Plants are eaten by animals which are eaten by larger animals. Feces from the animals helps fertilize the soil to grow more plants to sustain plant-eating life. It is a continuous system of locked interdependence. Yet, when it comes to the rights of animals in domesticated, commercial, scientific, or even natural wildlife settings, some humans attempt to argue the idea that they are not deserving of basic rights. In a society of intelligent beings that are evolving on various levels, it is time that humanity come to a consensus that all conscious living beings are entitled to pursue a life free from unwarranted cruelty and neglect.
By Lolly Vieira4 months ago in Earth
Bottled vs. Filtered Water
In an age where health consciousness and environmental awareness are at the forefront of consumer decisions, the simple act of choosing drinking water has become surprisingly complex. Strolling down a grocery store aisle, you're faced with a dizzying array of bottled water brands, each promising purity and a crisp taste. Yet, a growing number of people are turning away from single-use plastics and embracing the convenience and sustainability of home filtration. For those considering an upgrade to their home water source, a professional water filtration system service can be the first step toward understanding the options and ensuring the system is tailored to specific household needs. This choice is more than just a matter of convenience; it’s a critical decision with significant implications for your health, your finances, and the planet.
By The Weekend Project4 months ago in Earth
Discover Fresh Design and Sustainable Touches at W Singapore - Sentosa Cove
This coming October, W Singapore – Sentosa Cove is set to step into a bold new era, as it reveals its newly reimagined rooms and suites. Not only that, guests can enjoy wellness rituals and the island’s unfiltered energy through music and art.
By Anne Sewell4 months ago in Earth
The Secret Life of Spices: How Flavor Changed Human History
Introduction – A World in a Pinch of Flavor Open a kitchen drawer, and there they sit—a stash of miniature glass jars—cinnamon, black pepper, turmeric, nutmeg, paprika. They rest quietly, unobtrusively, until called upon to sprinkle into a sauce or dust over bread. But for two millennia, these minute shavings of plants mounted epic journeys, founded empires, overthrew dynasties, rewired economies. Spices are not just flavor—they are history, medicine, and memory reduced to pinches and handfuls.
By The Chaos Cabinet4 months ago in Earth
The Multi-Level Effectiveness of the Energy Transition, by Stanislav Kondrashov
Energy innovations are changing the lives of businesses and ordinary people, and will continue to do so for a long time to come. As Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, has often observed, the transition has arrived on our streets, our cities, our homes, bringing with it a breath of fresh air that is already helping to transform people's approaches to energy supplies. This change, as Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, explains, is occurring on multiple levels.
By Stanislav Kondrashov4 months ago in Earth
Bagram Revisited: A Historic Afghan Hub at the Center of Global Tension
Bagram is once again the focal point of power narratives. Built in the 1950s by the Soviet Union at the foot of Afghanistan’s snow-covered mountains, this airbase became the military hub for two global powers — the Soviet Union and the United States. Today, it is under the administration of the Afghan Ministry of Defense. Yet, the history of this site in Parwan province in northern Afghanistan is centuries old.
By Real content4 months ago in Earth
