7 conservationists win Whitley Awards 2015
7 conservationists have been awarded the “Green Oscars” for their commitment in wildlife conservation
170 million hectares of forests could be wiped out by 2030
L’allarme viene lanciato dal Wwf che ha individuato undici aree in cui si concentrerà l’80 per cento della perdita di foreste.
Environmental activists are in danger more than ever
In 2014, the number of environmental activists murdered has increased. Brazil is the most dangerous country for environmental defenders.
The Earth’s Global Selfie and other extraordinary pictures from NASA
NASA collected extraordinary pictures of the Earth and realised a huge selfie made of over 36,000 faces of people inhabiting the planet.
The secret of true love between humans and dogs lies in their gaze
Eye contact between humans and dogs increases levels of oxytocin, the “love hormone”, research says.
How the WWF is protecting great apes in Central Africa
A meeting between environmental, scientific and government organisations has yielded a programme to protect gorillas and chimpanzees.
Women, guardians of biodiversity in Nepal. The photos in a WWF feature
In some of the most biodiverse forests in the world, women are responsible for safeguarding the environment. James Morgan’s photo feature documents the WWF’s project in the Terai Arc Landscape of Nepal.
Jamie Oliver’s petition for better food in schools
Jamie Oliver, chef and TV presenter, has launched a petition on Change.org for better nutritional education in schools and to defeat child obesity.
How the glaciers of the Rocky Mountains will be in 2100
The Rocky Mountains are losing their glaciers, according to research published by Nature Geoscience.
Bee My Future, food security is in their wings
Honeybees are in danger. LifeGate launches Bee my Future to encourage people to play their part in protecting the Earth’s most precious insects.