26 June is the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
L’obiettivo della giornata è di combattere il settore della droga che minaccia la salute dei cittadini e lo sviluppo dei paesi.
23 thousand species are threatened with extinction, but the Iberian lynx rebounds
L’Unione Internazionale per la Conservazione della Natura ha aggiornato la propria Lista Rossa delle specie minacciate, il leone è in pericolo, in ripresa la lince iberica.
Germany at Expo 2015: Climate, biodiversity, soil and water.
Thanks to its pavilion and using technology and entertainment, Germany shows its policies aiming to protect the resources of the planet.
Indigenous Canadians say no to oil giant’s $1 billion offer: “this is not a money issue”
The Pacific Northwest LNG (liquefied natural gas) facility is to be built on Canadian aboriginal lands. The Lax Kw’alaams have voted against it and $1 billion in compensation.
20 June is World Refugee Day
L’obiettivo della giornata è di sensibilizzare l’opinione pubblica sui diritti dei migranti, persone in fuga dalla guerra e dalla povertà.
Pope Francis’ environment encyclical draft has been leaked
The Italian magazine l’Espresso has prepublished the draft of the Holy Father’s encyclical on the environment. The Vatican Press Office hasn’t confirmed or denied the truthfulness of the text.
China’s future? One, huge metropolis
China’s cement production has reached unprecedented levels over the last few years, resulting in more people living in cities compared to the number of farmers.
Women give new life to Sri Lanka’s mangrove forests
In Sri Lanka, a micro-credit project for fisherwomen aims to safeguard and increase mangrove forests.
From Expo 2015 to Eritrea: Here is the oven saving trees
A new oven designed by Debesai Ghebrehiwet allows households to reduce fuel and firewood usage, improving health conditions and limiting deforestation.
China National Day, emotions and hopes at Expo Milano 2015
In occasion of China National Day, the Asian country’s culture is on display at Expo 2015, thrilling and involving the audience with its magic and the hope for a better future.