Cutting down rainforests is 100 times more expensive than protecting them
Brazil and Indonesia receive aid to safeguard their rainforests, but spend 100 times more cutting them down.
Cherry trees are blossoming, Japan celebrates hanami
Hanami and sakura are the two Japanese words you need to know to enjoy pictures of cherry trees blossoming in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Palm oil: what you need to know about health and environment
Health, nutrition, environment and forests. Everything you need to know about palm oil, the most widespread and controversial ingredient of the moment.
Human health and biodiversity are interrelated
According to a new report, presented at the 14th World Congress on Public Health held in India, human health and biodiversity are intimately connected.
The Eiffel Tower is the world’s most sustainable monument
The Eiffel Tower goes green by providing renewable energy thanks to 2 wind turbines installed as part of the the tower’s scaffolding.
What happens if we don’t protect mangroves
A new study carried out by UNEP highlighted the ongoing destruction of mangrove forests, whose disappearance implies a yearly cost of 42 billion dollars.
Colombia proposes to create the world’s largest protected area
Il presidente colombiano ha annunciato l’intenzione di creare la più grande area protetta del mondo che si estenderà dall’Oceano Atlantico alle Ande.
USA: the first school serving entirely vegan meals thanks to James Cameron
In California c’è una scuola che insegna il rispetto per l’ambiente e serve agli studenti un menù vegano, è la Muse School di James e Suzy Cameron.
Every country has its diet: from the best to the worst
Are there more countries with healthy or unhealthy diets? A study conducted by the Medical Research Council assesses the world’s diets and finds in which continent people eat the best.
Olive oil eliminates the borders between Israel and Palestine
Olive trees are vital to the Israeli and Palestinian economies. Now, thanks to a cooperation project, they are not only a symbol but a tool to promote peace.