"First of its kind', possibly first in a long line, but still unclear as to what/who was to blame for this unusually long blackout... some were quick to blame renewables but the complexity of managing a system with too many suppliers of different types may be a factor. Behind this the long shadow of Climate Change, and the economic system that brings it about..."First of its kind', possibly first in a long line, but still unclear as to what/who was to blame for this unusually long blackout... some were quick to blame renewables but the complexity of managing a system with too many suppliers of different types may be a factor. Behind this the long shadow of Climate Change, and the economic system that brings it about. www.euractiv.com/news/iberian-blackout-was-first-o… Show more

Iberian blackout was ‘first of its kind’, EU expert panel concludes | Euractiv

Mega Events are bad news for the environment and local societies, but they are profitable for the few, so they take their chances. ecoclub.com/headlines/global-affairs/1751-251003-m…

Mega Events & Public Upheaval

It appears that once more a mega-event or rather two, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 FIFA World Cup, are causing a…

Making your own olive oil, from the field to the plate, is an exhausting but satisfying experience. After exercising in the open air, a sturdy manual press will help you exercise in the kitchen as well. If you have set the press well and it does not fall on your foot, you will have plenty of time for nice philosophical thoughts about the (great) value, the (relatively small) price, and the...Making your own olive oil, from the field to the plate, is an exhausting but satisfying experience. After exercising in the open air, a sturdy manual press will help you exercise in the kitchen as well. If you have set the press well and it does not fall on your foot, you will have plenty of time for nice philosophical thoughts about the (great) value, the (relatively small) price, and the economic, social and cultural importance of olive oil through the centuries. Show more

Concentration of power, also in the form of private monopolies and oligopolies was never a good idea. See what happens when a global provider of airport check-ins gets cyberattacked: www.reuters.com/en/cyberattack-causes-flight-delay…

Online Birdwatching cams are both a pleasure to watch and a great promotional idea for Ecolodges! www.allaboutbirds.org/cams/panama-fruit-feeders

Panama Fruit Feeders | Cornell Lab Bird Cams

Watch as tropical birds of the Panamanian mid-elevation forests visit this fruit feeder hosted by Canopy Lodge.

Australia: The "Indigenous Tourism Insights and Data factsheet" by Tourism Australia sheds light on on travellers awareness and views of Indigenous tourism and includes data on the growth of Indigenous tourism per market and experience type. www.tourism.australia.com/content/dam/digital/corp…

Hyperloop: pipe dream or the future of city breaks and inter-city travel? Too early to call. www.euronews.com/next/2025/09/16/amsterdam-to-pari…

Amsterdam to Paris in 45 minutes? Dutch Hyperloop tests show promising results | Euronews

Elon Musk floated a Hyperloop idea over a decade ago. Could this Dutch company do it first?

They sold their names but not their souls! Had they formed a worker cooperative instead, we'd all be enjoying incredible ice cream without a bitter aftertaste! www.theguardian.com/business/2025/sep/17/ben-jerry…

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield quits accusing Unilever of silencing social mission | Unilever | The Guardian

After nearly 50 years, Greenfield says he cannot ‘in good conscience’ continue; Unilever has previously rejected similar claims by Ben & Jerry’s social mission board

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R250816-CR: Oski Lodge - Ecolodge for Sale - Costa Rica - ECOCLUB®

Posted: 23 August 2025 Sale by: Johnny Aguirre, Founder & Co-Owner Sale Price and Currency:  USD 1,000,000 o.n.o. Property Name: Oski...