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Iceland

antoniopasquariello462 — 2023-01-26 20:07:44 UTC

Iceland supplies almost all its electricity from renewable energy sources, taking advantage of the cold climate, vulcanic activity and the force of waterfalls; in fact his “land of fire and ice”.

Geotermal plants

antoniopasquariello462 — 2023-01-26 20:27:12 UTC

27% of energy comes from geothermal power plants that use geothermal energy to obtain energy.

Tectonic plates

antoniopasquariello462 — 2023-01-26 20:35:56 UTC

In Iceland the bridge between the two continents was built on which we can see how the world is divided into plates that separate by two centimeters every year.

Hydroelectric plants

antoniopasquariello462 — 2023-01-26 20:40:56 UTC

73% of the renewable energy produced is supplied by hydroelectric plants which use the power of water and transform it into energy.

Typical dishes

antoniopasquariello462 — 2023-01-26 20:53:47 UTC

In Iceland many of the typical dishes contain various spices such as for example even the chocolate is made with spices. One of the most famous typical Icelandic dishes is rye bread as it is a dough cooked inside a hermetically sealed container and buried in a geothermal spring for 24 hours.

democracy

antoniopasquariello462 — 2023-12-13 07:49:24 UTC

Democracy is a system of government in which the people have the power to choose their leaders and make decisions on important issues. Democracy can take different forms, such as direct democracy, where the people vote on every issue, or representative democracy, where the people elect representatives to act on their behalf. Democracy is based on the principles of freedom, equality, justice, and human rights

Agenda 2030

antoniopasquariello462 — 2024-01-21 15:14:55 UTC

The 2030 Agenda is an ambitious global action plan adopted by the United Nations in September 2015, committing member countries to pursue 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. These goals encompass a wide range of global challenges, including poverty reduction, hunger, health promotion, access to education, gender equality, and environmental protection.

The Agenda aims to promote inclusive and sustainable economic development by encouraging international cooperation to address inequalities and preserve the planet's resources for future generations.

Magna Carta

antoniopasquariello462 — 2024-01-21 15:20:32 UTC

The Magna Carta, formally known as Magna Carta Libertatum, is a historic English document drafted in 1215. It represents an agreement between King John of England and a group of barons seeking to limit the sovereign's power and ensure certain fundamental freedoms. The Magna Carta is considered a significant milestone in the development of constitutional government and has influenced the growth of principles of law and justice over the centuries. It emphasizes key concepts such as habeas corpus and the limitation of royal power, contributing to shaping the modern concept of the rule of law.