California bans killer whale shows and breeding
È diventata legge la proposta che vieta gli spettacoli dal vivo e la riproduzione in cattività delle orche in California.
US sanctions on Myanmar to be lifted, Obama tells Aung San Suu Kyi
Obama vowed to lift US sanctions on Myanmar during a meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi. Critics say this will help businesses but not those suffering human rights violations.
California to cut CO2 emissions by 40% by 2030
Governor of California Jerry Brown has signed a bill that renews the State’s efforts to fight climate change.
August 2016 was the hottest month recorded in the last 136 years
NASA’s analysis confirms the latest trends. August 2016 sets a new monthly record in high temperatures, continuing a streak of 11 consecutive months.
Obama blocks the Dakota Access Pipeline, which would have threatened the Sioux
Dopo aver perso la battaglia legale contro l’oleodotto Dakota access pipeline, i sioux ottengono ail sostegno di Barack Obama che blocca la costruzione.
United States, the Sioux are fighting to save their lands from the Dakota Access Pipeline
MIgliaia di nativi americani protestano contro un oleodotto nel Dakota del Nord che minaccia le terre sioux e il fiume Missouri.
Costa Rica has used 100% renewable energy for 150 days in a row, so far
In the first months of 2016, Costa Rica used exclusively renewable energy for 150 consecutive days.
Sustainability at Rio 2016, did the Games win Olympic gold?
Sustainability at Rio 2016, how the Olympic Games performed: the highlights, the controversies and future challenges.
United States, Obama creates the world’s largest marine sanctuary
President Obama will quadruple the size of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, off the coast of Hawaii, which is home to one of the most diverse and threatened ecosystems on the planet.
Ebey’s Landing, a natural treasure where rural traditions are kept alive in Washington State
Time stands still on Whidbey Island. In Ebey’s Landing National Reserve, 19th century agricultural traditions are still practiced amid stunning landscapes.