Environment

December 12, 2019

Greta Thunberg Is Named TIME’s Person of the Year 2019

It’s been a whirlwind year for 16-year-old Greta Thunberg. Her rise as a global climate activist had humble beginnings, as she protested alone outside of the Swedish Parliament, and has culminated with her being named TIME 2019 Person of the Year. As the youngest person to ever win the honor, Thunberg is continuing her work in breaking barriers.

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November 8, 2019

Italy Becomes First Country to Make Climate Change Education Mandatory

Italy is stepping up to the plate when it comes to climate change by ensuring that their youth is educated on the topic. When the 2020 school year starts, Italy will be the first country in the world to include mandatory teaching hours about matters linked to climate issues. According to Lorenzo Fioramonti, Minister of Education, there will be 33 hours a year built into the curriculum regarding this urgent topic.

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October 13, 2019

Volkswagen Transforms Its Iconic VW Beetle into an Electric Vehicle

Volkswagen continues investing in sustainable technology by converting their classic models into modern electric vehicles. The newest icon to get the more eco-friendly treatment is the VW Beetle, which has been electrified by Volkswagen Group Components in collaboration with eClassics. The converted e-Beetle has an electric engine, 1-speed gearbox, and battery based on the e-Up!—Volkswagen’s all-electric car.

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