Croatia is a clean sea champion thanks to microorganisms
Croatia tackled the problem of sea pollution caused by excessive tourism between 2009 and 2015. Here’s how and what was accomplished.
Inside the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, the seed deposit that holds the future of the world’s food supply
Hidden in the Arctic ice on a remote island in the Svalbard archipelago, the Global Seed Vault protects the Earth’s crop diversity. Now, 10 years after its construction, the vault must be made even more impregnable to withstand climate change.
How bison will save us from climate change. The dream of Pleistocene Park
Two scientists are restoring an ancient ecosystem in Siberia by reintroducing large herbivore, with a dream in their mind: halting melting ice.
Seattle becomes the first major US city to ban plastic straws
500 million plastic straws are used every day in the United States. This is what pushed the city of Seattle to ban their use, gaining appreciation from one of the city’s musical symbols.
The Belize barrier reef is officially no longer in danger
The Belize coral reef was threatened by oil drills, but the population mobilised and the government listened. UNESCO has now removed it from the list of world heritage in danger.
A Baltic derby will decide the 2018 world cup final for environmental democracy
We have tried to understand which countries are most committed to environmental democracy during the same month in which the football world cup is taking place in Russia. Don’t worry, Italy doesn’t make an appearance here either.
Why mountain areas are essential for sustainable development
Mountain areas are home to around 1 billion people and provide goods and services. This is why the protection of healthy mountain ecosystems has become a must. The op-ed by FAO’s Mountain Partnership Secretariat.
The heartbreaking video of an orangutan fighting against a bulldozer to save its forest
Un video girato in Indonesia mostra la disperata reazione di un orango che prova a fermare a mani nude un bulldozer che sta devastando il suo habitat.
The documentary Albatross shows how we need to reconnect to nature to overcome our plastic culture
Basta una manciata di plastica nello stomaco di un uccello per capire l’immensità del problema della plastica. E risvegliare le nostre coscienze. L’intervista al fotografo Chris Jordan, autore del documentario Albatross.
Pete Ceglinski. Even a single Seabin can turn the tide on plastic pollution
Seabin, the device that removes floating waste, has sent ripples all over the world thanks to its simplicity and effectiveness. We speak to Pete Ceglinski, Seabin Project’s CEO, who has dedicated his life to cleaning ocean plastic.