The Europeans | European news, politics and culture A Whale of a Taxonomy
What do nuclear energy and whale-hunting have in common? They're both at the heart of controversial debates about whether they can ever be described as 'sustainable'. This week we delve into a questionable EU anti-greenwashing effort, as well as Iceland's mooted plan to put a ban on commercial whaling. We're also looking at the revamp of one of Venice's most historic buildings, the Procuratie Vecchie. Emma Ursich, whose NGO The Human Safety Net will be among its new occupants, is here to explain why the building is opening its doors after half a millennium closed to the public.
You can check out Influence Map's investigation into the EU gas lobby here, and listen to our producer Katz Laszlo's beautiful piece 'Whale Fall' here.
This week's Isolation Inspiration: The Trojan Horse Affair and Glória.
03:01 Bad Week: Gas, nuclear and the EU taxonomy
11:56 Good Week: Whales off the coast of Iceland
22:01 Interview: Emma Ursich on remaking the Procuratie Vecchie
31:53 Isolation Inspiration: The Trojan Horse Affair and Gloria
34:29 Happy Ending: amazing Swiss scientists
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Producers: Katy Lee and Wojciech Oleksiak
Music: Jim Barne and Mariska Martina
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