Nepal has succeeded in saving the Indian rhino from poachers
Despite the spell of natural disasters, Nepal is a model to be followed in natural resource management. Here’s how it has succeeded in protecting the one-horned, or Indian rhino.
How much does your smartphone “weigh”
Friends of the Earth calculated the environmental footprint of some generic everyday products, including smartphones. Here are the results.
The thrill is gone. Who was B.B. King
B.B. King passed away the 15th of May. Another musician, Ezio Guaitamacchi, gives a eulogy for the king of blues.
Urban agriculture: how 800 million people fight poverty
Almost a billion people around the world practice urban agriculture. The FAO offers support in those countries where it is illegal.
15 May is the International Day of Families
Families, regardless of their structure, are the cornerstone of society, and today we celebrate them.
White House to save honeybees before they die out
The United States has faced the worst year for honeybees to record. It’s time to act in order to avoid food shortages.
In France, the forest saved by citizens
A group of French citizens succeeded in fighting against the project aimed at the construction of an immense holiday village in the heart of Chambarans forest.
What is COP21 and why it is so important
Always more frequently we hear about the climate change conference that will take place in Paris this year. Here’s a guide on what it is and why it is that important.
Sandibe Okavango in Botswana is the first sustainable luxury resort
On the banks of the Okavango River, in Botswana, the natural materials of the Sandibe resort blend in with the landscape without sacrificing comfort.
Ice is life: research reveals all the latest data on Italian glaciers
The new Italian Glacier Inventory has been published, thanks to years of work, data collection, updates, and discoveries.