Energy and climate package Triple steps or big litter?

Status: 22.06.2021 4:35 p.m.

Shortly before the summer break, the Union and the SPD agreed on an energy and climate package. It is intended to help achieve the goals of the new Climate Protection Act. According to this, Germany should be greenhouse gas neutral by 2045.

From Martin Polansky, ARD capital studio

Shortly before the end of the legislative period, the Bundestag is due to pass the stricter climate protection law this week. And now the Union and the SPD have agreed on a package with initial measures on how the more ambitious climate targets are to be achieved in the coming years. The chairwoman of the Union in the Bundestag Environment Committee, Anja Weisgerber from the CSU, welcomes the agreement. “It is definitely a clear step forward. And with everything we also pay attention to the effects on the economy, on jobs and people’s acceptance.”

Expansion of renewable energies – with restrictions

The government groups have specifically agreed on additional new wind and solar systems in the coming year, on simplified repowering, in which old wind turbines will be replaced by new and higher ones. CSU environmental expert Weisgerber emphasizes that the effects on species protection and noise emissions should continue to be examined. But simplified approval procedures are necessary in order to expand renewable energies more quickly and thus achieve the climate targets. The agreement also provides financial benefits for communities that provide rural open spaces for solar systems. The Union and the SPD could not agree on a faster increase in the CO2 price or the distribution of CO2 costs between tenants and landlords each half. And solar compulsory for new buildings is also off the table. This was not feasible with the Union, says the deputy SPD parliamentary group leader Matthias Miersch: “We cannot enforce this measure in such a constellation. I believe that the next government must first and foremost conclude a future pact between the federal, state and local governments , which provides for a binding expansion path for renewable energy sources. ”

Opposition and associations disappointed

Criticism of the resolutions comes from the opposition. The FDP speaks of campaign activism by the Union and the SPD, the Left calls the resolutions a sham campaign. The environmental expert of the Greens, Oliver Krischer, speaks of small, triple steps: “That is not what we need for climate protection. That is politics with our hands in our pockets and not the answer to the climate crisis.”

The BUND and the Paritätische Wohlfahrtsverband also criticize the resolutions as half-hearted: they are not only unambitious, but there is also no social compensation for tenants, for example. The Bundestag is to adopt the package of measures on Thursday together with the new climate protection law. This provides for Germany to become greenhouse gas neutral in 2045 – five years earlier than previously planned. In addition, the Federal Cabinet wants to launch an eight billion euro immediate program tomorrow to promote investments in the energy transition. However, the immediate program can only be finally adopted by the upcoming Bundestag

When choosing the right tomatoes for drying, you should pay attention to those that are medium in size, not too juicy and necessarily red, because pink or yellow tomatoes contain more moisture. Do not give priority to tomatoes grown in the greenhouse, but prefer those grown in the garden in an open space. Of course, given the conditions of city life, this is often problematic. Therefore, it is better to solve the problem of preparing tomatoes for further drying in the summer, when there is an opportunity to buy fruits in the garden. Illustration. Ingredients for making dried tomatoes include: – 1kg of fresh tomatoes – 15ml olive oil – 5g of fine salt – A little garlic, fragrant leaves as you like 1kg of fresh tomatoes will give about 200g of dried tomatoes. Preliminary treatment – You can wash the tomatoes, remove the stalks and cut them into wedges or slices. It will taste better if you peel off the tomato skin! To marinate tomatoes, we need 2 basic ingredients: salt and olive oil. Also, if you want more flavor, you can use any seasoning you like. For example: garlic, pepper, rosemary, oregano… We put olive oil, salt and coriander leaves in the tomatoes and mix well. Marinate for 10 minutes. Drying – Arrange the tomatoes on the griddle. We will have 2 ways to dry tomatoes: Dry in the sun If you use this method, you will need to dry for about 3 days. And pay attention to good preservation, leave tomatoes in a dry place at night between drying days. Oven drying: – If you use an oven to dry, then dry it at 90 degrees Celsius for about 3-4 hours! Pay attention to the tray below, because tomatoes can bleed a lot of water during the drying process. After 1 hour of drying, the tomatoes will begin to wilt. After 2 hours, the tomatoes will start to dry again. You keep drying like this until the tomatoes reach the desired dryness! Dried tomatoes are a bit flexible plus a little fatty aroma of olive oil, so it’s very flavorful Dried tomatoes served with smoked meat and bread are delicious!

The stuffed bears also participate in the prevention of the Covid-19 epidemic, with the role of ensuring social distancing. At Dream World amusement park in Pathum Thani, Thailand, oversized teddy bears have been placed on roller coasters for visitors to have companions. Teddy bears sit next to diners in Bangkok, Thailand. Source: Reuters Some restaurants and cafes in France or Thailand also arrange teddy bears to “companion” with diners. Anyway, teddy bears are cute and make the tables more pleasing to the eye, compared to using mannequins in some restaurants in Japan, Germany and the US before. Spacing hats Unique spacing hat at Cafe & Konditorei Rothe, Schwerin, Germany. Source: Handout Last year, to celebrate its reopening, the Cafe & Konditorei Rothe store in Schwerin, Germany provided diners with specially decorated hats made of sponge, designed to ensure social distancing. everybody. Also in Germany, for the same purpose, the giant paper crowns of Burger King went viral. The paper crown became a trend, then appeared in Singapore and Burger King posted instructions online so people can make their own. Yoga Balloons Yoga balloons at Hotel X Toronto, Canada. Source: Reuters This innovative concept was introduced in June 2020, on the premises of the Hotel X Toronto complex in Canada. An outdoor activity unit has partnered with local yoga and fitness centers to organize classes amid Covid-19. Fifty bubbles were created, with each practitioner practicing in a private and safe space. Greenhouse cuisine Dinner in the greenhouse in Amsterdam. Source: Getty Images The Covid-19 pandemic has caused restaurants around the world to find solutions to attract customers while ensuring safety and distancing. The idea of ​​the company Mediamatic Eten in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is to create beautiful small greenhouses, with a capacity of 2-4 guests. Service staff will not need to enter the greenhouse and have virtually no contact with customers. They stand outside and deliver food and drink by long boards. The greenhouse model then became popular throughout restaurants in Europe and America. Art through car glass Watch art performances through car windows. Source: Getty Images The “drive-in” movement isn’t just for movie screenings, it’s been extended to music events in Canada, the US, and Europe. Opera lovers sat in their cars to watch the live performances, with music streamed over the car’s radios. In Germany, nightclubs like Club Index in Lower Saxony or World Club Dome in Düsseldorf drive to the front of the stage, where DJs play and everyone enjoys in their private cars. Art exhibitions for car design also took place in Brazil, the Netherlands, North America and Singapore, as visitors drove around to admire the large panels. Mobile bar Mobile bar at Ocean House hotel. Source: Handout Bars at many hotels are still closed to limit mass gatherings, so many places have changed about this service. The Ocean House hotel in Rhode Island, USA has launched a bright red bar, which is pushed from room to room during cocktail hour, along with some drinks and accompaniments. The Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa in Champillon, France added a button “Champagne, Please!” into the phone in the room, so that the customer can order wine at any time. Le Bristol Paris has launched a “Ring and Drink” service, with the hotel’s bartenders mixing cocktails in the room, from a mobile bar. The Fullerton Hotel in Singapore is even more innovative: they offer in-room cocktail making classes for guests. A single table Table service in the middle of a field in Värmland, Sweden. Source: Handout “Bord för En”, which means “table for one” in Swedish. This service takes you to the middle of the field, with a table, a chair, no waiter and no other guests. The three-course meal was served to such single guests by chef Rasmus Persson and his wife, during last spring and summer. Tables and chairs are set in the middle of a meadow in Värmland, Sweden, and meals are delivered in a wire-drawn basket. Likewise, the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal in Mexico has opened a private dining spot perched on the rocks overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The table is located in the courtyard, on the cliff below the restaurant. This special dining table can accommodate up to 6 people, and each diner must pay at least 1,500 USD to reserve a seat.

Middlemist Red is the rarest flower in the world. You can certainly only see it in two locations: a greenhouse in the UK and a garden in New Zealand. The flower is named after John Middlemist – who brought it from China to England in 1804. Photo: Haiku. This variety was gone for about 16 years (1804-1820) before it was seen planted in the camellia garden of the Duke of Devonshire. He placed it in a 91-meter-long greenhouse in the Chiswick House mansion. This is also where you can see this flower in the UK. Photo: Chiswick House. In the 19th century, the site was ruined after a bombing. Fortunately, the rare camellia variety is still alive. Those who have seen it describe it as having rose-like petals and a characteristic pink color. Photo: Alamy. If you want to see Middlemist Red in full bloom, you’ll have to wait until next spring. Pictured, Chiswick House, where the world’s rarest flower is grown in England. Photo: Tripadvisor. According to WOMS, this precious camellia variety has many good effects on health. It helps prevent oxidation, strengthens hair, acts as a natural skin moisturizer… This flower is often used to make expensive cosmetic sets. Photo: Englishtense. Some people believe that the rarity of Middlemist Red is not as rumored. The proof is that John Middlemist once sold it to ordinary people when he brought it from China to England. Therefore, it may have existed in someone’s garden without this person knowing. Photo: Standard UK.

Recently, the social network shared a series of pictures of a wonderful hydroponic vegetable garden of a Vietnamese man living and working in the US. Green hydroponic vegetable garden According to research, the owner of this garden is Mr Nguyen Xuan Vuong (born 1974) currently lives in Iowa (USA). The garden with many kinds of green vegetables, in addition to providing food for the family, also gives Mr. Vuong an ideal working space, close to nature. Mr. Vuong’s workspace meets the “green” standard. Mr. Vuong’s garden has an area of ​​​​about 20m2, with part of the greenhouse growing hydroponically and the outside growing traditional soil. “Because the place where I live is a temperate area, with snow cover for 3-4 months, very cold in late autumn and winter (-5 to -20 degrees Celsius), so planting is only done in the summer for more than 4 months. Therefore, most plants are nursed before the crop in a greenhouse until the weather is favorable to bring them out. The most in the garden is hydroponic farming, there is also a combination of symbiotic fish farming, “said Mr. Vuong. Mr. Vuong said that hydroponics is a convenient, clean and safe farming method in greenhouses. He can grow almost all kinds of trees and vegetables, including Vietnamese vegetables, in greenhouses in the middle of the cold snowy season in temperate regions. “Hydroponic plants grow without soil, so it is convenient for relocation, saving space, creating more cool, close to nature space for the family. More importantly and also the biggest motivation when creating my own garden is to create an environment that guides my daughter to know the origin of how to get the food she eats and she is cared for and harvested successfully. fruit,” said Mr. Vuong. Although only 7 years old, his daughter thanks to gardening with her father, so she knows almost all kinds of Vietnamese vegetables and fruits. The climate in the area where Mr. Vuong lives has 4 seasons, the harshest is winter, so keeping warm and stabilizing the garden’s temperature is not easy. He had to reuse plastic tubs of water and CO2 from the fireplace chimney to allow the greenhouse garden to retain heat during cold nights. Thanks to the careful care of the garden, Mr. Vuong always has Vietnamese vegetables and fruits for daily use, even very convenient during the time of social distancing against Covid-19. “I have been living in the US for 30 years now. Daughter loves Vietnamese vegetable and melon soup. The baby is conscious of eating a lot of green vegetables for each meal and his wife also often cooks Vietnamese meals, “said Mr. Vuong. Mr. Vuong’s vegetable garden not only serves clean food for his family, but is also shared with neighbors and friends. At the end of the summer, he harvested a lot of vegetables and fruits, and he also brought them to the local food place, the church so that anyone who needed them would come and get them. This is also how Mr. Vuong teaches his daughter about the spirit of sharing with everyone around.

Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands Pham Viet Anh works at the International Crop Center. Receiving the Ambassador and the delegation were Mr. Hans Kleijwegt, General Director; Mr. Mark Zwinkels, Director of the International Relations Department of WHC; Mr. Henk van Eijk, President of NVHBP and Ms. Mirjam Boekestijn, coordinator of NVHBP in the Netherlands. At the meeting, Ambassador Pham Viet Anh expressed his desire to continue to be supported by WHC for farming businesses in Vietnam and especially wanted to have a connection for agricultural students from Vietnamese universities. can participate in annual international student exchange programs at the Center, in order to acquire and update knowledge and modern technologies applied to the development of sustainable crop production in Vietnam. Horticulture-horticulture is one of nine industries in the Dutch economic development strategy. The Dutch horticulture industry develops according to the trend of globalization, supplying agricultural products to the world market. As a leading innovator in greenhouse technology, the Dutch horticulture sector plays a leading role in the international market for flowers, ornamental plants, vegetables, bulbs and renewable materials. The Netherlands is the world’s third largest exporter of nutritional crop products and the second largest exporter of agricultural products (after the United States). WHC is a vivid illustration of the integrated thinking, broad and long-term vision of the Netherlands in general and Dutch businesses in particular. The complex is an example of the connection according to the “golden triangle” formula between the Government – research institutions – enterprises. The Government creates conditions and mechanisms but does not provide financial support (according to regulations on fair competition). The research and manufacturing facilities related to farming send here applied research products, which are both learning and research tools and a production tool for commercial products. The center has 3 continuous zones including Education and Training, Research – Development, and Business Cooperation. This place is also a forum to share technology and innovation in the field of greenhouse cultivation. Every year, WHC welcomes about 25,000 international visitors and experts to visit, learn, share experiences, innovate in the horticulture industry and participate in fairs. WHC has a 4-year horticultural vocational school for about 1,200 students, not to mention international student exchange programs in this industry with courses of 3-4 months/year. This is also the place of convergence, display and regular exchange of 130 leading enterprises in the horticulture industry with modern products from automation machines, ventilation systems, water and humidity management systems. , temperature in the greenhouse to products such as plant protection films / nets, light blocking in greenhouses, plant seeds, biological fertilizers… In addition, the center also has a state-of-the-art research facility with 40 laboratories, where different researchers, entrepreneurs and educational institutions conduct research. Ambassador Pham Viet Anh visited some member enterprises of the Netherlands-Vietnam Commercial Horticulture Cooperation Association. The Netherlands-Vietnam Commercial Horticultural Cooperation Association (nvhortiplatform.com), established in December 2019, is a cooperation organization between Dutch and Vietnamese businesses, research institutes, government organizations and organizations. in the field of horticulture. Members build long-term relationships through sharing expertise, technology, resources, and trade promotion to enhance Vietnam’s horticulture industry, and at the same time contribute to access to the European market. Up to now, NVHBP has 10 Gold members, 2 Silver members, 22 Bronze members with many supporting partner agencies and organizations from both Vietnam and the Netherlands. On the Vietnamese side, Thien Dieu Company is both a Gold member and a coordinator for the Vietnamese side of NVHBP. Also during the meeting, NVHBP’s leaders and coordinators updated the projects implemented in Vietnam over the past time. In the context of the complicated situation of the Covid epidemic, the Association still strives to participate and co-organize activities at the Vietnam Academy of Agriculture, the Institute of Fruits and Vegetables, the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City. . Da Nang, Vietnam High Quality Goods Association, Mekong Connect 2020, National conference on processing and developing agricultural products market in Can Tho… Ambassador Pham Viet Anh visited some member enterprises of the Netherlands-Vietnam Commercial Horticulture Cooperation Association. On the same day, the delegation visited the cultivation model of two enterprises that are members of NVHBP including KP Holland Company (kpholland.nl) specializing in human, breeding, production and export of flowers and Onings Holland Company. (onings.com) a family business that has been around for 4 generations, started in 1935, specializing in exporting lily and tulip bulbs. Both enterprises have been present in Vietnam for many years, cooperating and exporting flower bulbs and effectively supporting Vietnamese partners in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh, Lam Dong, Sapa… Enterprises assess Vietnam’s strengths in farming are land, natural conditions and labor, and hope to receive the support and companionship of the Embassy to expand cooperation with Vietnamese businesses. next time. Oning’s long-term vision is also to cooperate in growing lilies in Vietnam and export or KP Holland’s wish is for Vietnam to license the import of curcuma flowers, a beautiful flower researched and bred by the company. (according to the Vietnamese Embassy in the Netherlands)

The contest aims to raise awareness and promote creativity of union officials, union members, students, youth and the community in proposing ideas, solutions, and policy recommendations to respond to climate change. post in Vietnam. Participants are Vietnamese young people aged between 16 and 35, currently living in the territory of Vietnam. The contest entry is a presentation of ideas, creative solutions, policy recommendations and 1 clip illustrating some of the following topics: Youth with creative communication solutions to improve knowledge about Climate Change; creative youth with solutions to mitigate climate change or reduce greenhouse gas emissions; youth start-ups with responsible business solutions to climate change; Youth design solutions to adapt to climate change and natural disasters in favor of nature and rely on nature. The organizers will mark and select 10 excellent entries to participate in the final round. Time to receive entries from May 17 to the end of July 25; The final round is expected to be held in August. The Central Committee of the Youth Union assigned the provinces, city unions and delegations directly under them to communicate the contest plan on the media; encourage union members and young people to participate in competitions. VT

Dalat (Lam Dong) is my favorite travel checklist. Every year, I visit the misty city at least 2-3 times. During my 3-day trip, I did not check-in as many landscapes or virtual living places as always, but chose to stop at cafes with ideal views. Most of the cafes in the highland city have open spaces with diverse styles. Immersing in the green nature, watching the sunset fall, listening to acoustic music on the hill or admiring the greenhouse on the lights at night are experiences that give me an unforgettable impression. To get to the shop, I have to downhill quite a long, somewhat dangerous compared to the weak steering wheel. However, this is an interesting experience because the slopes are an indispensable “specialty” in Dalat. The parking lot is next to the shop, right at the end of the alley. Coming to the Summer Garden, I was immediately conquered by the beautiful fairy-tale campus, from the flower-covered entrance gate, to the walkway decorated by the lush green patches of trees. View the valley, make the most of natural light. The restaurant has many tropical virtual living corners, including indoor and outdoor seating. However, the visitors are quite crowded, so it is difficult to choose a satisfactory shooting angle. Arriving at 17 o’clock, I can admire the sunset and the city lights up at the same time. The campus is not too large, however, what I like most is the freshness and coolness of nature here. Drinks with the same price of 70,000 VND. I choose avocado yogurt, strawberry, banana. Yogurt is decorated quite deliciously, served with honey, for a pleasant sweet taste. Suggested dishes: Carrot and butter cake, smoothie, yogurt, coffee … This is one of the few hill view cafes located near the center of Dalat. From Dalat market, it only took me about 10 minutes to drive to the shop. The shop is located on a high slope, with spacious parking beside. Open and airy space, filled with natural light, delicately decorated with daisies in the aisle is my first impression when arriving at Coffee Sunny Day. The shop has many photo angles such as a piano, a lazy chair … with a background of pine forest, a greenhouse in the distance. This place is suitable for virtual followers or those who like to hunt clouds, watch the sunset. However, the seating area without sockets is quite inconvenient for those who come to study and work. The menu of drinks and snacks is quite diverse, the minus point is that customers have to serve themselves. I chose unsweetened, sweet and sour orange juice that is easy to drink. Enjoying the airy atmosphere, sipping drinks, embracing the nature of the mountain town are interesting experiences at the restaurant. Suggested dishes : Smoothies, coffee, tea, yogurt … After visiting Domaine De Marie, I stopped by the shop on the opposite side. Dubbed “Seoul in the heart of Dalat”, the Korean-style cafe impresses diners with a wooden townhouse, bus stop, rose base and steps. There are many rooms with different views here. When I arrived, the background in front had quite a lot of young people, couples taking virtual live photos. In particular, the coffee shop does not charge for taking pictures. Going deep inside, I choose an open space, watching the city view. The design here takes brown as the main color, creating a cozy, harmonious combination with the surrounding nature. Drinks in the bar are minimalist, mainly coffee, milk types and juices. Diners can sip cakes, coffee, read books, listen to romantic Korean music. I think that the price of the items is a bit high but commensurate with the quality and service here. Suggested dishes: Cheese cake, ice blended, tea, soda … About 4.5 km from the city center, located on the top of Prenn Pass, the shop is a favorite sunset hunting spot for young people in Dalat. I go to the shop on a weekend afternoon to enjoy the Sound Show Sunset here. The shop is located on a steep slope, the way to reach is quite difficult to find for those who check-in for the first time. The design is mostly wood, indoor and outdoor spaces, with many virtual living scenes, embracing the majestic view behind. The day I came was a show of Trung Quan Idol. I choose an Economy class seat, priced at 150,000 VND, including a portion of drinking water. Amidst the dreamy space at dusk, I was immersed in the love songs of “holy rain”. However, the space is quite large, so the sound is somewhat limited, the far seat area cannot be heard clearly. Acoustic music nights usually take place from 17:00 to 19:30, with the participation of many artists. In addition to listening to music, visitors can visit the shop to hunt clouds, watch the sunset or the city lights up … Suggested dishes: Coffee, mojito, chocolate, carrot … On a cool night in Da Lat, I decided to go down to Trai Mat, find a beautiful view shop, watch the valley of lights. Hai A Homestay Cafe Bakery owns an ideal location right at the Trai Mat roundabout, the view embraces the whole Thai Phien flower village, where the greenhouse lights up at night. The shop is located far from the city center, but the way is quite easy to find. The coffee, bakery and homestay complex has a simple design, mainly outdoor space. The indoor seat is suitable for rainy days. The friendly dogs like Golden, Beagle … in the garden campus made me quite excited. In addition to coffee, the bar also has services such as cooking food for groups of guests, families or serving barbecue parties outside. Room rates here are about 700,000 VND / night. Suggested dishes: Stir-fried noodles with seafood, pumpkin soup, rose tea, tiramisu, coffee …

The first Japanese melons of the Mono company in Putrajaya, Malaysia on April 8, 2021. Photo: Reuters

Accordingly, the trio of farmers at Mono Premium Melon in Malaysia have switched to a completely new farming method – regularly massaging freshly beaned melon with cloth or soft gloves and listening to classical music.

This is the “tama-fuki” method, which is said to increase flavor and have a growth-stimulating effect on Japanese greenhouse-grown fruit.

Seh Cheng Siang, director and co-founder of Mono company in Putrajaya city, said: “Every Japanese melon that you see on our farm is like a work of art”.

This famous melon variety has been cultivated by a number of Japanese farmers over the last century in a special way to create melons that are prized for their equal taste and shape. Even in Japan, there are not many places to grow this specialty melon and the quantity is limited so they are only sold in high-end stores as luxury items.

However, after many attempts to cultivate high quality melon, the farmers were faced with the hot and humid tropical climate of Malaysia, a world far from more temperate conditions in Japan. .

The first melons of Mono company in Putrajaya, Malaysia on April 8, 2021. Photo: Reuters

Mr. Seh said: “We have to ensure optimal and accurate stages of nutrition, watering and fertilization, and have tested more than 10 types of melons of the same Japanese family, before when finding the best match ”.

Japanese melon (musk melon) features a perfectly rounded shape, with beautiful white veins emerging. The flesh of the melon is light green, fragrant and has a sugar level of over 14%, spreads evenly over the fruit, including near the stem.

After bringing melon seeds back from Japan, Malaysian farmers went to Japanese farms to learn about Malaysian farming methods and trials. They tried many times wrong to determine and find the optimal nutrient composition for melon plants.

And finally, after overcoming many obstacles, the first batch of 200 selected Mono melons was offered and sold out as soon as it was posted on the online store page.

Accordingly, the first Japanese melons produced in Malaysia were sold for 168 ringgit (40.70 USD) per fruit, about a third of the value of the native Japanese melon.

Elaine Chow, a customer, said: “It was great to know that our farmers were able to grow Japanese melon varieties in Malaysian soil.