There is a small social ritual that my friends and family already know well. We sit down at a restaurant, open the menu — and when it comes time to order drinks, I repeat the same phrase as always: “I would like tap water, please.” It is at this moment that I see the looks of amused resignation. Not because...
Tap water, my friends, and the obvious that seems forgotten
Monday, 13 April 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.
