A record number of at least 11 US states have enacted laws to restrict PFAS in consumer products like cookware and cosmetics as well as firefighting foam. These measures also include industry requirements for testing, cleanup, and the developments of PFAS alternatives.
Local Matters: Public participation in architecture
Franziska has invited Maribel Casas, director of the Luxembourg Center for Architecture Luca, to talk about their initiatives to involve the public in architectural planning. Tonight, Luca is hosting a lecture on affordable living, presenting different innovative examples from Europe.
Repair Café: Let's repair rather than throw away
Repair Café is a place to meet and exchange. But, yes, is a place where your loved things can get fixed. Volunteer repairers are available to assist you with fixing a variety of items: small to medium household appliances, clothing, bicycles, toys, dishes, small furniture, and more. Anything that’s broken is welcome and could have the opportunity for a second life.
What's right: 15x15 of Portuguese waters protected
With 15% of the Portuguese archipelago's waters now designated as fully protected and a further as highly protected - totaling 287.000 km2 - Portugal is now home to the largest Marine Protected Area (MPA) network in Europe.
Kanda, Kodža i Nebojša (Balkan Express 171)
This week, Balkan Express makes a stop in Serbia to take a look at band named Kanda, Kodža i Nebojša. While they are usually billed as an alt-rock band, their music encompasses everything from funk, soul, reggae, jazz and, yes, alt-rock
What's right: Egypt certified malaria-free
Egypt has officially been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organisation - an historic milestone in public health - after three consecutive years of having had no transmission of the disease.
Short And Sweet (Top of the EU Pops 21-10-24)
This week’s Top of the EU Pops is short and sweet. There was precious little movement from last week, with only five new tracks across twenty-seven European music charts.
What's right: Paris opposes sexism at film sets
The city of Paris obliges film production companies to adhere to its new anti-sexism code. From next year on, production companies filming in Paris must sign a charter against sexist and sexual violence to obtain filming permits. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world?"
What's right: A sausage is a sausage
The EU Court of Justice has ruled that plant-based products can continue using terms traditionally associated with meat, such as "burger" and "sausage," as long as their ingredients are clearly labeled and do not mislead consumers. This decision follows a challenge to a 2021 French law banning terms like "veggie burger." Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
CinEast 2024 Draws to a Close
The CinEast Film Festival is nearly over so Radek came on the Breakfast Show to tell us how the festival has gone so far, what is left to come, and how the prizes work! Listen to find out more!
Those Excluded from the Feast
“Those Excluded from the Feast” is the name of a new photography exhibit that focuses on people in Luxembourg experiencing poverty. Marieke joined the Breakfast Show to tell us more about this project.
What's right: roll-up solar panels
A startup in Switzerland has received the green light for a unique pilot project with solar panels. A removable solar photovoltaic system will be tested on a railway track next spring, a world-first by the startup Sun-Ways.
PwC People Pulse: Keeping Employees Happy
Another episode of the PwC People Pulse is out! Find out more about how HR professionals try and put new policies in place.
Local Matters: Racism hinders the search for housing
Every day, racist incidents happen in Luxembourg, administrative procedures, during the job hunt or the search for housing. For Local Matters, Franziska interviewed Madeleine and Yolande from One People Asbl about discrimination during the search for housing.
What's right: Prague bans organised pub crawls
Prague is banning night time pub crawls organised by travel agencies in a bid to deter rowdy tourists from visiting, and attracting more 'refined' visitors instead.
Arhangel (Balkan Express 170)
This episode of Balkan Express takea a look at a foundational piece of North Macedonian rock music. Arhangel is an alternative rock band led by Risto Vrtev which has had massive influence of the Macedonian rock scene.
What's right: new EU limits for air pollutants
EU environment ministers have approved stricter EU limits for air pollutants, such as harmful gases and particulate matter. This revision of the Ambient Air Quality Directive has been welcomed by environmentalists and public health advocates.
Something New in Romania (Top of the EU Pops 14-10-24)
Perhaps the most surprising part of this week’s Top of the EU Pops is the fact that we finally have a new Romanian number one. Sevdaliza have finally forced a change at the top of that country’s music charts.
What's right: Fighting the global lack of drinking water
Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new method to generate drinking water. The solar-powered desalination system adapts its energy consumption based on sunlight availability. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
The Living Library Coming to Life in Esch
Find out more about the Living Library coming to Esch next week!