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Patrick Bracelli

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I grew up in the Italian Alps, where I developed a great love for nature and the outdoors by going for long mountain walks and revelling in the stunning scenery. After high school, I moved to the UK to study Politics and East European Studies at University College London. Here I became passionate about sociology and sustainable development, and I feel very fortunate to be translating articles for LifeGate on topics about which I care deeply. Translation is also a great outlet for my love of language and writing, and the process makes me feel connected to the different cultural environment that each language is an expression of.

Favourite quote: "There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest." (Elie Wiesel)

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Political short-sightedness is fuelling wildfires in the USA

Political short-sightedness is fuelling wildfires in the USA

Wildfires in the US have caused over 30 deaths and destroyed 2 million hectares so far. The tragedy became political when Trump visited California.

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Rebuilding Iraq starting from water. The story of Salman Khairalla

Rebuilding Iraq starting from water. The story of Salman Khairalla

Salman Khairalla is an Iraqi activist who’s been fighting to protect his country’s marshes, a key water resource, since 2007.

Peace in Sudan. A historic agreement puts an end to 17 years of civil war

Peace in Sudan. A historic agreement puts an end to 17 years of civil war

The Sudanese government and rebel groups have signed a historic peace agreement, the start of a new chapter for the country after 17 years of civil war.

In a historic ruling 3,000 Kenyans are compensated for lead poisoning

In a historic ruling 3,000 Kenyans are compensated for lead poisoning

Dozens of people who fell ill because of toxic fumes and waste from a lead refinery on the outskirts of Mombasa have found justice in court.

Trump green lights oil and gas drilling in Alaska

Trump green lights oil and gas drilling in Alaska

Oil and gas companies will be allowed to drill in a protected nature reserve, 7.8 million hectares of wilderness across northeastern Alaska.

Tree goddess Tulasi Gowda, the barefoot Indian activist protecting the forest

Tree goddess Tulasi Gowda, the barefoot Indian activist protecting the forest

Tulasi Gowda is known as the goddess or encyclopaedia of the forest for her ability to extract seeds from mother trees and regenerate plant species.

Water defender Reza Sahib fights privatisation in Indonesia

Water defender Reza Sahib fights privatisation in Indonesia

Mohammed Reza Sahib, who fights for the right to water as a public good, has contributed to halting the privatisation of this resource in Indonesia.

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

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.

Canada loses its last ice shelf as a heatwave hits the Arctic

Canada loses its last ice shelf as a heatwave hits the Arctic

The 4000-year-old Milne Ice Shelf, Canada’s last one, has collapsed due to temperatures 5 degrees higher than the 30-year average.

Rajendra Singh is India’s waterman, protecting it from commodification

Rajendra Singh is India’s waterman, protecting it from commodification

He’s been fighting for solutions to India’s water crisis for a long time. Environmentalist and water defender Rajendra Singh tells us his story.

Earth Overshoot Day 2020 comes three weeks later than last year

Earth Overshoot Day 2020 comes three weeks later than last year

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Earth Overshoot Day 2020 falls on 22 August, over three weeks later than in 2019. A blessing in disguise?