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Green building is the future?

There are more than 7.7 billion people on Earth. By 2050, we are expected to number almost 10 billion. Regardless of gender, race, origin or other features, everybody needs a place to live permanently or at least temporarily. Construction investments of all kinds are therefore vital for the environment. While striving to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, one should remember the opportunities offered by the green building.

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Melting glaciers. Now, in East Antarctica!

It was twice the size of Warsaw or roughly the size of Rome or Manhattan. The Conger shelf glacier had been unstable for some time and eventually collapsed in mid-March. This marked the first such event ever observed in the eastern part of Antarctica. What is more, it happened during - by the region's standards - record high temperatures. Many factors indicate that climate warming may be the cause. For this reason, we must remind ourselves that, wherever we are, we all influence the melting of glaciers.

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Which bike to choose? Here’s a May cycling guide

Feeling the wind in your hair, being pleasantly tired, and cycling past idyllic landscapes or... traffic jams. Cycling is not only an environmentally friendly mode of transport; it's also a fun way to improve your health. Since May is the official Bike Month, why not hop on the saddle! Check out the best bike for you!

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TerGo has the forest planting mastered! Our campaign in Poland

We dropped everything and went to the Tuchola Forest. But don't worry - we had no intention of permanently quitting TerBit, sustainability reports, and carbon neutrality accreditation. Instead, we took our shovels to Gostycyn near Bydgoszcz for one day to plant... over 1600 trees together with the Las Na Zawsze Foundation. We wouldn't have succeeded without the enormous help of the TerGo community - thank you! Together we change the world for the better.

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Green office means pure profit

Even if your office is a veritable plethora of electronic equipment where paper reams stack in towers and the air conditioning runs non-stop - a few simple changes are enough to make it greener. There is also an effective way to deal with emissions that you and your colleagues can no longer reduce! It's worth implementing green solutions in business because real action to protect the planet and the environment brings multifold benefits.

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Global warming: another year hits record

2021 has ranked as by far the warmest year on record. Scientists from recognised organisations are presenting data that no longer leaves any doubt - global warming is a fact. It results in extreme weather events that people can feel worldwide.

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Help wild animals!

We all experienced it: a bird flying into your house through the window, a small deer sitting motionless in the bushes or a fox lying by the side of the road. Do you know what to do in such situations and how to help wild animals? Find out when you should help wild animals and what to do if you see an injured animal.

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7 things you probably don’t know about palm oil

If you're one of those reading product labels, you know that palm oil can be found in cakes and frozen vegetables. But have you ever paid attention to the ingredients of your cosmetics? If so, you would discover palm oil even there. It is estimated that every American consumes almost 8 kg of this fat annually. Hence, it is worth knowing what is involved in its production. This is the first step towards making informed choices!

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Biodiversity means life!

We are all connected to each other, in a circle, in a hoop, that never ends… Sounds familiar? Even if it doesn’t, fret not. All you have to do is... come run the hidden pine trails of the forest. This way, you will quickly learn what biodiversity is and why preserving it is crucial for life on Earth. A short visit to Belize will help! We will show you where TerGo is developing an agroforestry project in close cooperation with the local community. We will also look at Polish peatlands with the UNEP/GRID-Warsaw Centre. Let’s hit the road!

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Upcycling and zero waste fashion

Fashion trends come and go, but we can permanently introduce this into our wardrobe. If you are in the middle of spring cleaning and know that you have clothes in your wardrobe that you no longer wear - don't throw them away! There are many ways to reuse them in a way that will benefit the environment and community. Here are the hottest trends of all the upcoming seasons: upcycling and zero waste!

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Top 10 online sustainable shops in 2023

In the e-commerce business, a lot can happen in a year. That's why we're returning with a fresh list of the top 10 online sustainable shops in 2023!

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10 Best Environmental Podcasts in 2023

Over the past few years, podcasts’ popularity has grown enormously. On the streaming platforms, you will find plenty of interesting materials about ecology, climate change, and environmental protection in the broadest sense.

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The difference between CO2 and CO2e

Imagine you are going on a trip abroad. You have some money saved from previous trips in different currencies that you want to exchange for your destination country's currency. Keep this in mind for a while. It will help you understand the differences between CO2 and CO2e. The abbreviations, although they sound similar, actually have different meanings!

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Carbon Offsetting – all you need to know before the start

TerGo x Netguru - key webinar takeaways

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Methane – Greenhouse gases

When thinking of climate change measures, we most often associate them with reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Yes, CO2 has the most significant impact on climate change. However, other gases are also exacerbating global warming. This is especially true since the amount of methane reached a record high in the history of measurements last year. Find out what methane is and where its emissions come from.

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Green building is the future?

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