Recently, several media out Interview with Jordi Company Armengol, CEO of Ecotics.comin order to know the beginnings of ‘The Green newspaper‘And understand why he is a audience leader, especially in the field of the environment, sustainability, renewable energies or climate change.
From the visionary birth of ECOticias.comJordi tells us, from his particular vision, how they have been the first years, speaking of issues that were not known, such as climate change or global warming, until today, where their Informative articles and rabid today are consulted daily by millions of readers, avids of knowledge and veracity day by day.
In a context where environmental awareness is increasingly relevant, rigorous and specialized information plays a crucial role in the awareness of society. ECOticias.com has established itself as’The Green newspaper‘referenceoffering news and analysis of sustainability, renewable energies, waste management and other key themes for the future of the planet.
In the following interview, it is possible to know the vision of your CEO, Jordi Company Armengolabout current environmental challenges and the role of the media in the dissemination of sustainability information.
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Ecotics.com has positioned itself as a reference in environmental information. How has the concept of “The Green Newspaper” evolved from its inception until today?
When we started we were some pioneers, since we talked in 2004 of themes that at that time They did not have the attention of the public, in fact, the majority ignored that the ‘aggression’ to the environment was a problemthere was no environmental awareness that is now.
We were one of the few media that more than 20 years ago warned of the environmental crisis, of climate change and the consequences of global warming. ECOticias.com es ‘The Green newspaper‘Where, since 2004, they consult the day -to -day life in environmental issues thousands of readers.
At a time when misinformation is a global problem, how do they guarantee that the content published in Ecoticias.com is precise and reliable?
In ECOticias.com We are very meticulous when confirming the veracity of our news and especially Check that the sources we ‘drink’ are reliable and are based on science. Our writing and editing team puts a lot of effort into it.
Colating and looking for different versions, the truth is always found. That is applicable to anyone with a minimum of common sense. Bulos, lies and fallacies fall by their own weight or fall apart as soon as one is informed and the truth is available to anyone who wants to find it.
Climate change is one of the biggest concerns worldwide. From your perspective, what are the areas in which the most progress has been achieved and which are still the biggest challenges?
The great advance is undoubtedly that today the vast majority of people are aware that there is a very serious problem called climate change, which Its origin is purely anthropogenic and that the warnings of its consequences, of which Ecotics.com echoes From scientists and experts it has been warning years ago, they were no exaggeration.
The rEto Mayor is to find ways to be resilient in the face of those consequences. Find synergies to mitigate them and find a way that denialists stop ‘polluting’ the world climate scene, since they not only do not contribute anything, but, on the contrary, they subtract.
Renewable energies have experienced great growth in recent years. Do you think we are close to a 100 % sustainable energy model? What barriers are still to be overcome?
Frenewable energies have always been thereWhat is missing is that we have just become aware that burning fossil fuels is what has led us to the climatic and biodiversity crisis in which we are immersed.
There are still many economic pressures and, therefore, policies, to overcome to ensure that the energy model is 100% sustainable. And to this we must add that The whole process must be done in a friendly way with the environment and nature.
We must have a different, more humanistic and less destructive perspective. Our comfort is no more important than that of the rest of the living beings with whom we share this blue spot in the universe. Personally, I think it is possible to get it.
Recycling and waste management remain pending subjects in many countries. How do you see the evolution of the circular economy and what role citizens play in this process?
The circular economy applied to the issue of waste is an excellent management toolas long as it is carried out correctly and efficiently and informs those who generate the waste not only of the hazards of their bad disposition, but also of the responsibility that falls on each one to generate garbage and the important thing that turns out to be part of the solution instead of being only the generation of the problem.
There is more and more interest in ecological foods and sustainable production. How does responsible consumption influence the fight against climate change and the reduction of COâ‚‚?
Than the Ecological foods prevail over ‘agribusiness’ could have significant’ significant repercussions in the fight against climate change or the decrease in GHG emissions.
The fact of not containing pesticides or agrochemicals implies an invaluable contribution to the health of people and the environment. And since We live in a great ecosystem called Earth, each negative action affects all the beings that inhabit itso it is important to eat healthy and with proximity products is one of the best gifts that we can make to ourselves and the planet.
The connection between nature and human health is increasingly documented. How do you think we can encourage a more harmonious relationship between cities and the environment?
In ECOticias.com We are clear that a Product ‘Green’ must be clear, of course already possible ‘certificate’we cannot accept the false advertising of products that seek to be what they are not, that is, they cannot deceive us with the ‘Greenwashing’ or ‘Ecopostureo’ which is a problem in ‘boom’ that must be addressed seriously so as not to confuse the consumer.
It is necessary for nature to return to cities. We have fallen into a selfishness ‘based on the cement’ that makes that our children have a nature of nature ‘and that is the guideline that we are going on the wrong way. We need more trees, more plants and more urban fauna and is in our hands than this becomes a reality.
Environmental journalism does not always receive the same level of care as other informative sectors. How can specialized media such as Ecoticias.com expand their impact and reach more audiences?
Being ‘independent’ based on science, but also on personal traditions and experiences. We are media and that is what we must do: Communicate and inform without ‘ties’, although the ‘truth’ many times does not like ‘power’.
In terms of legislation and public policies, what are the most important regulations that should be promoted to guarantee a more sustainable future?
I will not go into policy issues, but I reaffirm my conviction that behind all political action there must be a scientific evidence that justifies it.
Looking towards the future, what are the next challenges and objectives of Ecoticias.com to continue being a reference in environmental information?
Recently, we have promoted an English version ‘ECO News’ with which we basically reach everyone, but especially United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Australiawe have achieved millions of new users thanks to this English version of ECOticias.com.
He role of the media in the fight against climate change and the promotion of sustainability is fundamental. ECOticias.com It is a key space for the dissemination of rigorous and relevant information about current environmental challenges. Through ‘brave’ initiatives such as this, a necessary debate is encouraged that contributes to the construction of a more sustainable and balanced future.