Poland, thousands of women are protesting against a proposed abortion ban
Una legge voluta dai cattolici vuole cancellare il diritto di aborto in Polonia, ma le donne sono scese in piazza a migliaia per protestare.
Environmental destruction is now a crime against humanity
Il land grabbing, la deforestazione e altri crimini ambientali sono entrati a far parte della lista dei reati classificati come crimini contro l’umanità, secondo la Corte penale internazionale.
Venice, locals are fed up with cruise ships destroying the city’s lagoon
Più di duemila persone si sono radunate in laguna di Venezia contro il passaggio delle navi da crociera da decine di migliaia di tonnellate: un danno per la città, l’ambiente e la sicurezza.
Letter to the youth of Planet Earth
Jane Goodall ha scritto una lettera sul futuro della Terra, per le giovani generazioni. L’occasione è stata il Festival delle lettere di Milano di cui il Jane Goodall institute Italie è charity partner.
Shimon Peres, the former Israeli President, dies aged 93
L’ex primo ministro e presidente della Repubblica di Israele è morto a 93 anni. Chi era davvero uno dei più importanti politici della storia del paese.
India, tea plantations with sustainable certifications violate labour rights
A study by India-based organisations finds gross violations of sustainability standards in Indian tea plantations, especially with respects to labour rights.
Festival of Letters, to celebrate the immortal charm of writing them
From 11 to 19 October the Festival of Letters in Milan will celebrate a romantic and ancient, yet modern act: writing letters. An unmissable event for those who love writing and consider it a form of art.
Tenzin Khenrab Rinpoche. Saving our planet is our main responsibility
Venerable Lama Tenzin Khenrab Rinpoche has spoken to us about migrations and the importance of interdependence between humans and nature, in view of His Holiness Dalai Lama’s visit to Milan in October.
“Conservation keeps the spirit of our ancestors alive,” say indigenous Awas Tingni abandoned by Nicaraguan state
The indigenous inhabitants of Awas Tingni won a legal battle 15 years ago but the Nicaraguan state hasn’t kept its promises. Now they face violence and illegal incursions.
Malnutrition in India, why it continues to be a threat 70 years after independence
Even though it’s the fastest growing economy in the world, malnutrition in India still kills millions each year. This issue became even more stark when 19 tribal children died in a single village.