Author: Kontrast.at

They cook and bake, clean, and set the table for their husbands – and millions of people watch them do it. Tradwives – short for “traditional wives” – have taken social media by storm in recent years. Their message is clear: nothing fulfills a woman more than being a housewife devoted to her husband and […]

The bicycle industry is booming. But how are the bikes that help reduce traffic and protect the climate actually made? Major brands like Bianchi, Canyon, Centurion, Giant, and Merida accept exploitation in pursuit of profit. As uncovered by an investigation by Le Monde Diplomatique, thousands of migrant workers in Taiwan’s factories are subjected to forced […]

Solar energy could have changed the world long ago. The technology was discovered in the 19th century – but it took almost two centuries to become widely used. This is the history of solar energy: why it was ignored for so long – and what finally led to its global breakthrough. Humanity has known how […]

Wikipedia has been under attack. Right-wing extremists tried to change history, twist facts, and spread their own version of the truth. But they didn’t expect the pushback. This is the story of how the Wikipedia community came together to defend the truth—and won. The Secret Plot to Rewrite History In 2007, a sharp-eyed Wikipedia user […]

In a world increasingly impacted by climate change and rising energy costs, Pakistan emerges as a surprising example of an impressive energy transition. The use of solar energy is booming—not driven by large corporations, but by the people themselves. Motivated by rising electricity prices and the need for a stable energy supply, more and more […]

The energy transition—shifting from coal, oil, and gas to renewable energy—only works if everyone can participate. Bottrop, a city in western Germany, shows how this can be done. Once a coal-mining hub, Bottrop has transformed by replacing heating systems, renovating buildings, and installing solar panels—all in just a few years. The energy transition is crucial […]

While the economy in some EU countries is stagnating and even slipping into recession, Spain’s economy is showing rapid growth. Spain’s socialist Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has implemented government interventions to regulate prices. This approach has kept inflation low over the past few years and stimulated economic growth. As a result, Spain is now a driving force […]

Amidst global water scarcity and the challenges posed by climate change, Morocco is turning to innovative solutions to secure water supplies for its population. A prominent example is the coastal city of Agadir, which is breaking new ground with one of the world’s most advanced seawater desalination plants. While the high energy demands of desalination […]

80% of people will become infected with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in their lives. While often harmless, it can, in some cases, lead to serious illnesses such as cervical cancer. However, a new study from the United States offers hope: Deaths from cervical cancer have decreased by as much as 62%—thanks to the […]

Portugal has taken a bold step in its way out of the drug crisis, addressing drug use by choosing to focus on health and support instead of punishment—and the results are remarkable. Since decriminalizing drug possession in 2001, drug-related deaths have dropped sharply, HIV infections have declined, and more people are accessing support services. Portugal’s […]