The Sardinian shepherd who defeated real estate lobbies and saved his land
Anni di battaglie e di tribunali hanno dato ragione al contadino sardo. Quei resort di lusso resteranno sulla carta
Canada, the Great Bear Rainforest has been saved from destruction
Grazie ad un accordo tra il governo, i nativi e le imprese forestali, l’85 per cento della Great Bear Rainforest è stato dichiarato protetto.
Why Japan’s dugong population is seriously threatened
If you’ve never heard about the dugong, don’t worry. It is one of the least known marine mammals – very similar to Florida’s manatee – and a shy creature populating the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The calm waters surrounding Okinawa Island, Japan, are home to this rare mammal species, which is particularly dear to the
Farewell to Lake Poopó. Bolivia’s second largest lake has dried up
Lake Poopó, Bolivia’s second largest lake behind Lake Titicaca located at an altitude of 3,686 metres, was once home to endemic fish, bird and plant species, and provided people with their livelihoods. Today, it is completely dry. Fish and birds carcasses are the silent demonstration of the ancient beauty of the area, now
No rain and drought grab Italy by the throat. And winter feels like summer
Po, Ticino, ma anche i grandi laghi del Nord registrano livelli d’acqua preoccupanti. Gli eventi estremi aumentano di frequenza e intensità, segno che i cambiamenti climatici sono già in atto.
Sea Shepherd’s ship, the Bob Barker, arrives in Italy for the first time
La nave di Sea Shepherd sosterà a Venezia dall’1 al 7 febbraio, sarà possibile visitarla, conoscere l’equipaggio e sostenere l’organizzazione che protegge la fauna marina del pianeta.
Tasmania is burning. Raging fires threaten thousand-year-old forests
Le antiche foreste pluviali del Gondwana sono minacciate dagli incendi che da giorni devastano la Tasmania.
Tanzania, President Magufuli sets an example by picking up rubbish off the streets
John Magufuli nel giorno dell’indipendenza della Tanzania è uscito dal palazzo presidenziale e ha iniziato a raccogliere i rifiuti lasciati per terra.
The world’s oceans will be home to more plastic than fish by 2050
The latest study by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation reveals that there will be more plastic than fish in the sea by 2050.
A fight against time continues as thousands drink lead-poisoned water in Flint, Michigan
Water is what citizens most fear in the US city of Flint, Michigan as lead contamination has caused physical and mental health issues for local consumers. According to them these include skin lesions, hair loss, high levels of lead in the blood, vision loss, memory loss, depression and anxiety. President Barack Obama has declared a