Pope Francis says climate change is caused by humankind
Pope Francis breaks the silence on climate issues and says that, with regards to global warming, humankind is at fault.
Sea levels are rising quicker than expected
Un nuovo studio, che ha preso in esame le maree di tutto il mondo, sostiene che negli ultimi 20 anni il livello delle acque stia crescendo sempre più rapidamente.
The map of the countries most exposed to and readiest for climate change
Climate change is affecting everybody, but there are countries more exposed to risk and others more ready to face global warming. Here the complete ranking.
New York bans styrofoam containers, starting from July
No more expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam cutlery, plates and cups in New York: Mayor de Blasio has banned them starting from the summer.
Baby panda sees snow for the first time
Bao Bao, a 16-month-old giant panda, plays in the snow for the first time. Watch the video.
Bill Gates drinks water distilled from human faeces and urine
An innovative technology that is likely to change the future. The prototype was financed by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Echo, the first grey wolf spotted in the Grand Canyon after 70 years, has been killed
L’animale, protetto da una legge federale, è stato abbattuto nello Utah da un cacciatore che sostiene di averlo scambiato per un coyote.
Drone films Chernobyl ruins
Moving, symbolic and almost dreamlike images. Here is what you feel like when you fly above the ruins of a modern city.
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.