Isles of the Left

Transeuropa Caravans: Connecting Citizen’s Struggles and Building Alternatives

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On the year of the European Parliament elections, five groups of young activists are travelling throughout fifteen European countries on board of five caravans.

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Dirty Rare Metals: Digging Deeper into the Energy Transition

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Every year, the electronics industry consumes 320 tonnes of gold and 7500 tonnes of silver. It accounts for 22 per cent of world mercury consumption (some 514 tonnes) and up to 2.5 per cent of that of lead. Yet, the Western public is largely ignorant of the invisible pollution from green and digital technologies. [Read more…] about Dirty Rare Metals: Digging Deeper into the Energy Transition

Why We All Should Demand Fuel Service Station Policy Revision Now

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Since the introduction of the policy in 2015, there have been at least 14 applications for new or relocated stations on ODZs. Four applications have already been approved, and the others are still being processed under the current, unrevised policy.
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Is Buying or Renting an Apartment in Malta a Good Deal?

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Despite the spike in prices, apartments’ safety standards have not improved. We are not paying more because we are living in safer, more comfortable units. Neither does the increase in price correspond to better design nor larger size of dwellings.

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