How tarwi is improving Andean women’s living conditions
Tarwi is a legume that has been rediscovered. Thanks to a cooperation project, it will improve the living conditions of the inhabitants of the remote Peruvian province of Huaylas.
Camilla Soldati
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How many trees there are in the world and how many we cut down every year
The Planet’s trees drew particular attention on the occasion of the climate change conference held in Paris (COP21), which was aimed to reach a new binding deal against global warming. Trees, in fact, are our best allies in reducing CO2 emissions in the atmosphere. Particularly surprising news comes from a study led by Thomas Crowther at
Underwater sculptures emerge from the Thames to warn about climate change
The sculptures, by the British artist Jason deCaires Taylor, denounce the current alarming climate situation and the impact fossil fuel have on our planet.
Radicchio and walnut salad
L’insalata di radicchio e noci è resa più sfiziosa con l’aggiunta del gorgonzola.
President Obama goes to Alaska to shine a spotlight on climate change
After having restored the name Denali, coined by the Koyukon Athabascan ethnic group, to Mount McKinley, the US’ tallest mountain (20,237ft, i.e. 6,168m), Alaska, the US President Barack Obama is on a mission “into the wild” (quoting the famous book by Jon Krakauer) to discover, experience and tell the life of the Alaskans who are
Cycling makes you healthier and richer, studies show
It is commonly known that daily cycling is healthy, but studies and statistics now make it an ever evident fact. In particular, they underline how riding bicycle allows attaining both physical and economic wellbeing. The Netherlands is a practical example of the positive results achieved thanks to mass bicycle mobility, as the study “Dutch
Ivory trade funds terrorism
A documentary by National Geographic proves that illegal ivory trade and terrorism are closely related.
Plastic birds fly over dying seas
According to a new study, 90% of all seabirds have plastic residuals in their guts.
Bibimbap
Ingredients to prepare the bibimbap for 2 people 150 g of rice 2 carrots 1 aubergine 100 g of spinach 5 spoonful sesame oil, to be used separately 1 clove of garlic 2 spoonful soy sauce, to be used separately 15 g of dried shiitake mushrooms 1/2 spoonful brown sugar 1/2 teaspoonful toasted sesame
“The Soil Story”, told by Jason Mraz
The US singer Jason Mraz is the voice narrating the short film The Soil Story, movie that highlights the importance of a healthy soil for a healthy planet.