California bans killer whale shows and breeding
È diventata legge la proposta che vieta gli spettacoli dal vivo e la riproduzione in cattività delle orche in California.
Why 16 September is the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
The International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorates the date of the signing of the Montreal Protocol. An environmental success for the international community.
Recycling, Milan is one of the best cities in Europe for garbage disposal
Milan has something to teach other European cities, so much so that it has drawn the attention of New York’s administration. The Italian city is only behind Vienna in terms of efficiency in waste recycling.
Bayer acquires Monsanto for 66 billion dollars
Negotiations are over. The merger between Bayer and Monsanto will give life to a giant that will dominate the market of seeds and pesticides.
California to cut CO2 emissions by 40% by 2030
Governor of California Jerry Brown has signed a bill that renews the State’s efforts to fight climate change.
August 2016 was the hottest month recorded in the last 136 years
NASA’s analysis confirms the latest trends. August 2016 sets a new monthly record in high temperatures, continuing a streak of 11 consecutive months.
Giraffes are being killed for their tails in the Congo
Nella Repubblica democratica del Congo una rara sottospecie di giraffa rischia di estinguersi perché la sua coda viene offerta dagli sposi come dote.
A parasite called Barack Obama
È stata scoperta una nuova specie di parassita che vive nelle tartarughe, ed è stata battezzata come il presidente degli Stati Uniti, Barack Obama.
The Tasmanian devil is beating a deadly cancer
Secondo un nuovo studio il diavolo della Tasmania avrebbe sviluppato una resistenza al tumore facciale che sta portando la specie verso l’estinzione.
The giant panda is no longer endangered
Thanks to Chinese reforestation and protection efforts over the last decades, the giant panda is no longer endangered.