Elisabetta Scuri

Digital Editor

I grew up in a small town in the North of Italy, but I love traveling and I’m always ready to leave. I studied languages and international relations, then my passion for writing led me to the London School of Journalism. I like spending my time in the countryside and I’m keen on horse-riding, which I’ve been practicing for many years.

Favorite quote: “If you really want to dream, wake up!” (Daniel Pennac)

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There’s still time to save platypuses from plastic

In Australia, more and more platypuses are getting caught in plastic waste. Efforts to protect this species need to be increased.

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The ten happiest countries according to the World Happiness Report

The Sustainable Development Solutions Network published its yearly ranking of the world’s happiest countries, taking the pandemic’s effects into account.

Nothing has stopped Lewis Hamilton from fighting for the planet

Lewis Hamilton, seven-time world champion and first-ever black Formula 1 driver, has devoted himself to human and animal rights, and the environment.

Bird thought to have been extinct for 172 years sighted in Borneo

A “breathtaking” discovery has been made in Borneo with the sighting of a black-browed Akalat, an endemic bird species, for the first time in 172 years.

How a starfish can help us understand climate change

A small starfish living in Norwegian waters is changing with the climate and is being studied to better understand the impact of global warming.

Whales are starving to death due to rising ocean temperatures

The decline in grey and humpback whales in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans has been traced to food shortages caused by rising ocean temperatures.

Tom Vilsack’s nomination as US agriculture secretary is met with concern

Joe Biden has chosen Tom Vilsack as the US’ agriculture secretary. Many fear he’ll favour large corporations instead of looking out for small farmers.

Joe Biden is the president-elect of the United States

Joe Biden obtained more votes than any other candidate in US election history and is en route to becoming the 46th president of the United States.

Penguin dies on a Brazilian beach after swallowing a face mask

A Magellanic penguin was found lifeless on a Brazilian beach: in its stomach, an N95 face mask. Researchers believe the animal died from ingesting it.

Bumblebees are adapting to climate change, but remain in serious danger

Bumblebees can help plants flower more quickly. However, pesticides, parasites and climate change are putting this key species in serious danger.

Patrick Kilonzo Mwalua, the African farmer who brings water to wild animals, is ready for a new challenge

The story of Patrick Kilonzo Mwalua, the farmer bringing water to animals during droughts, has fascinated many. We asked him about his new project.