Vetiver. The plant that prevents hydrogeological instability
This heavy metal tolerant plant is considered miraculous in many regions of the world. Thanks to its many thin roots it prevents soil erosion.
Eating less meat is essential to fight climate change
Chatham House’s new report confirms the significant environmental impact of the livestock industry. Yet governments are doing nothing.
Grenoble replaces billboards with trees
A historic decision by Grenoble, in France: 50 new trees were planted, replacing billboards. “An ecological and ethical choice,” the mayor says.
IUCN, the are over 22 thousand endangered species, here are the 15 new entries
The endangered species now include 15 new species such as Pacific bluefin tuna, Chinese Pufferfish and Tanzanian chameleon.
The man who howls at wolves
German zoologist Werner Freund has been studying the behaviour of wolves in their environment for over 40 years, by living with them.
China and the US make a deal on the reduction of CO2 emissions
The presidents of China and the US made a deal on the emissions of CO2 into the atmosphere.
Stories of humans and wolves
Dopo secoli di soprusi i lupi stanno tornando a popolare boschi e montagne del nostro pianeta. Eppure il rapporto con l’uomo continua ad essere conflittuale.
The Maldives is home to an island made of rubbish
Rubbish piles up in paradise too, as proven by an island in the Maldives. A sad story told by US surfer Alison Teal, who is dedicating her life to sustainability.
Leonardo DiCaprio produces a movie on the beloved Yellowstone female wolf
La star hollywoodiana conferma la sensibilità verso le tematiche ambientali producendo un film sulla storia vera di una femmina di lupo uccisa nel 2012.
Leonardo DiCaprio has been named U.N. Messenger of Peace for climate
Leonardo DiCaprio has been appointed United Nations Messenger of Peace for climate change.