City Matters
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Photo by Vicente Zambrano González courtesy of the Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Cycling Is Ten Times More Important Than Electric Cars for Reaching Net-Zero Cities
Globally, only one in 50 new cars were fully electric in 2020. But even if all new cars were electric now, it would still take 15-20 years to replace the world’s fossil fuel car fleet. Read more
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Is the Mediterranean Basin Really a Hotspot of Environmental Change?
The Mediterranean territory is a biodiversity hotspot with 25,000 plant species, 60% of which are endemic. These ecosystems are now under the triple threat of drought, rising sea levels and intensified land use. Read more
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Easter Eats: Catalunya's Mona de Pasqua
Catalans have long celebrated Easter with the giving of "mones," although their form has dramatically changed over the centuries. Read more
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Photo by Tara Shain.
Recipe: Cod with Honey Allioli & Spinach
Throughout Catalunya there are countless recipes for cod, and dishes such as this one are traditionally found both in local restaurants and served up in homes across the region. Read more
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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen (right) is the only woman who has chaired the Federal Reserve in its over 100-year history. Photo courtesy of Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy (CC BY-ND 2.0).
The Gender Gap in Economics Is Huge—It’s Even Worse Than Tech
Government policies would likely look very different were more women involved in drafting them. Read more
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Bunyols de Vent: A Sweet Lenten Treat
These sweet dough balls are a tempting treat commonly eaten in Catalunya during Lent. Read more
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A classic recipe for "cóc de brossat" from Tortosa. Photo by Tara Shain.
Recipe: Cóc de Brossat
This surprisingly light and airy cake from Tortosa uses simple Mediterranean ingredients—like yogurt and olive oil—and yields a cake with a delicate crumb, sweet cheese topping and a bright lemon flavor. Read more
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The gegants are brought from Sant Cugat to l'ermita de Sant Medir for the Sant Medir's Day celebrations. Photo by Jordi Garcia (CC BY NC 2.0)
Sant Medir, the Revered Saint of… Sweets?
Every year on March 3rd the Barcelona neighborhoods of Gràcia, Sarrià, Sant Gervasi and La Bordeta explode in what has come to be known as "la festa més dolça"—the sweetest festival. Read more
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Recipe: Calçot & Romesco Puff Pastry
It's calçot season again! It's no replacement for the countryside calçotada experience, but this simple puff-pastry tart using traditional Catalan ingredients brings all the flavors of the calçotada to your table. Read more
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Coffee: Here’s the Carbon Cost of Your Daily Cup—and How to Make It Climate-Friendly
Weight for weight, coffee produced by the least sustainable means generates as much carbon dioxide as cheese and has a carbon footprint only half that of one of the worst offenders—beef. Read more
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