The guardians of the forest: the Amazon tribe protecting trees forcibly
Bows and arrows and technology. The indigenous Ka’apor tribe has decided to act to stop illegal logging in the Amazon forest.
Venezuela, harsh sentence for opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez
The Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez has been convicted of inciting violence during the 2014 anti-governmental protests.
Vayando: ditch the guidebook, leave the beaten path and do as the locals do
Vayando puts local micro entrepreneurs in emerging countries on the tourist map by connecting them to travellers in search of immersive cultural experiences.
How New York’s skyline has changed in 515 years
515 years of history, that of Manhattan, New York’s most famous borough, in 47 seconds. As much as those necessary to reach the top of the One world trade center.
How climate change changes music
Climate change are slowly intruding into every area of our lives: from daily habits to what we eat, up to arts and music.
How tarwi is improving Andean women’s living conditions
Tarwi is a legume that has been rediscovered. Thanks to a cooperation project, it will improve the living conditions of the inhabitants of the remote Peruvian province of Huaylas.
How many trees there are in the world and how many we cut down every year
Trees populating the Earth are more than expected. But figures concerning deforestation are cause for worry. Here’s everything you need to know about forests.
President Obama goes to Alaska to shine a spotlight on climate change
Barack Obama goes to Alaska, takes part in an extreme reality show and writes of his experience in a blog. The aim? To show Americans and the world what climate change is.
Breathing new life into cities: how nature can transform urban landscapes
Our cities are growing beyond their means. The Nature Conservancy believes that the solutions to the challenges ahead are to be found in nature itself.
Satellites have cut deforestation in Brazil
Satellites and aerial monitoring have cut deforestation in Brazil. The Amazon can now breathe a sigh of relief, but loggers haven’t give up.