Courts across the globe have started granting personhood to animals, rivers and forests - so that their rights can be protected in court. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
A stroll at the new Kuebebierg neighbourhood
On Local Matters, we have a visit to the north-eastern end of the city of Luxembourg, to the neighborhood of Kuebebierg. So far, it is only green fields and a few trees. Once finished, the Kuebebierg neighborhood will house 3000 families.
What's right: Spain will ban some domestic flights to reduce carbon emissions
As part of a plan to reduce carbon emissions, Spain will ban domestic flights in case a destination is reachable by train in under two-and-a-half hours.
What's right: water cremation is making its mark
A British funeral care provider is now offering water cremation as it seems to be the more environment-friendly way to be cremated. It's a sing of the times as an increasing number of people are aware of ecological concerns when it comes to their death.
What's Right: EU tackles maritime pollution
EU lawmakers have agreed on new rules to combat maritime pollution. Several substances will be banned and ship owners and operators held accountable. Get all the details in the audio on today's "What's Right with the World".
Climate crisis: Why Luxembourg's activists don't disturb
Why are Luxembourg’s climate activists so well-behaved? Whereas militants in other countries invent new forms of protest and intend to disrupt the regular functioning of society, Luxembourg’s activists stay quiet. In our interview on Local Matters, Sofia and Brice, members of the collective Rise for Climate Luxembourg tell us why they struggle to mobilize allies for more disruptive forms of protest.
Light pollution: Interview with a lighting counselor
Too much artificial light harms the biorhythm and health - on top of consuming a lot of energy. In our interview on Local Matters, lighting counselor Daniel Gliedner explains how lighting can be improved in public spaces and on an individual level. This interview is part of this week's Local Matters series on light pollution.
Light pollution: The Nature Park Our's project "Night light"
99 percent of Europe’s residents live in light polluted environments. In Luxembourg, the most polluted areas are the ones in the south and around the capital. But even in the rural north, light pollution is a problem - for animals and humans. Last year, the Nature Park Our completed an EU-funded project on light pollution – together with other European regions. In our interview on Local Matters, project leader Laurent Spithovel tells us about the impact of light pollution.
Local Matters: A greenhouse on the roof
The European project Groof explores the feasability of greenhouses on roofs. One part of the pilot project takes place in Luxembourg.
Local Matters: Summer activities at the Haus vun der Natur
Local Matters visited Lieke Mevis at the Haus vun der Natur in Kockelscheuer to talk about their program for summer.
Local Matters: Light pollution
Light pollution has increased rapidly in the past few decades. Even in Naturpark Our, animals suffer from the lack of darkness.