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Dec 13, 2024 | 
unsustainablemagazine.com | Katarzyna Rybarczyk
How The Batwa, Rwanda’s Indigenous Forest-Dwellers, Suffer Because of Nature Conservation SchemesWords and photographs by Katarzyna RybarczykRwanda’s national parks attract millions of tourists each year but not many of those visiting know that they have come at a high cost for the indigenous Batwa people. Evicted from their ancestral lands to enable the creation of nature reserves, the Batwa have been left marginalised, landless, and forgotten.
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May 26, 2024 | 
energybrokers.co.uk | Katarzyna Rybarczyk
Miscalculations when it comes to energy bills can happen. When your supplier sends you the wrong bill, back billing is the one way for them to get back the money your business owes. Back billing can be a big problem for businesses as these bills tend to be extremely high. From this guide, you can find out what back billing is, how it works, and how to avoid it. Here, you will also find information on what to do if you get a back-bill.
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Apr 17, 2024 | 
fairplanet.org | Ariene Susui |Frank Odenthal |Ellen Nemitz |Katarzyna Rybarczyk
Before the arrival of Europeans, more than three million indigenous people lived in the territory of current-day Brazil. However, by 2010, only approximately 817,000 remained, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), mostly due to genocide at the hands of Europeans. The most recent data, however, shows a slight increase in this number to 1,652,876 indigenous people of more than 300 ethnicities, a sign of the resistance.
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Apr 17, 2024 | 
fairplanet.org | Ariene Susui |Frank Odenthal |Ellen Nemitz |Katarzyna Rybarczyk
As there is no stretch of land that is not considered part of a country, every human being has a country of birth. Even Antarctica, the only continent not consistently inhabited by humans, is governed by twelve states. And yet, millions of people are not considered nationals of any country and have a status of statelessness.
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Apr 17, 2024 | 
fairplanet.org | Ariene Susui |Frank Odenthal |Ellen Nemitz |Katarzyna Rybarczyk
For over a century, Kurds have been trying to fight for their rights and freedom. Sadly, their quest has been largely characterised by human rights abuses and marginalisation. Hindered by political persecution, their dream of independence has been gradually fading. The Kurds are a non-Arab ethnic group of between 25 and 35 million people and are one of the world’s largest populations without a state.
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Jul 13, 2023 | 
energybrokers.co.uk | Katarzyna Rybarczyk
Every day the activities we engage in release harmful emissions into the atmosphere. Although we might not clearly see the consequences, doing so has a negative impact on our health and reduces our quality of life. By saving energy, we can lower our emissions and create a healthier environment for us and for future generations. Nowadays, more and more people talk about going green and being more sustainable.
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Jul 13, 2023 | 
energybrokers.co.uk | Katarzyna Rybarczyk
When comparing various power ratings, you might notice that some of them are expressed in KVA or KW, others in Amps, and others in Volts. Here we explain what the difference is and we answer a number of questions related to phases in electricity. KVA KVA is 1,000 volt amps Volt a Volt refers to electrical pressure Amp an Amp is electrical current Kw Kw stands for kilowatt and is a measure of power (one Kw is 1000 watts) What is a phase in electricity?
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Jul 13, 2023 | 
energybrokers.co.uk | Katarzyna Rybarczyk
Solar power is a significant component of the global clean energy mix, and the concept of floating solar panels has taken it to the next level. This innovative renewable energy technology combines solar power and water bodies, resulting in floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems or floating solar farms. By utilising the space in reservoirs and other bodies of water, we can optimise the generation of electricity without taking up valuable land space.
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Jul 13, 2023 | 
energybrokers.co.uk | Katarzyna Rybarczyk
In today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape, understanding the status and implications of available energy reserves has never been more critical. With shifts in energy production and consumption, the escalating demand for cleaner energy sources, and the looming shadow of climate change, energy reserves play a pivotal role in determining not only the economic futures of nations but also the sustainability of our planet.
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Jul 4, 2023 | 
energybrokers.co.uk | Katarzyna Rybarczyk
EON is an energy supplier that belongs to the Big Six and serves almost 4 million customers in the UK. In 2019, EON became the first supplier from the Big Six to switch all of its customers to renewable electricity. This was in line with the company’s mission to offer green, innovative solutions that provide customers with efficient low-cost solutions, while at the same time protecting the environment.
