Biking from Europe to Africa in the name of youth and women

Biking from Europe to Africa in the name of youth and women

A bike adventure from Europe to Africa, in the name of debate, women and young people. Jilt Van Schayik and his friend Teun Meulepas left Amsterdam, iconic city for bike mobility, in February, to cross 20 countries between Europe and Africa and reach Cape Town the next 12 August, on the International Youth Day.  

Environmental migrants: the storm ahead

Environmental migrants: the storm ahead

100,000 lives were lost in the Sahel region of Africa between 1972 and 1984 due to a long lasting drought and the famine it caused. A recent scientific study shows that global warming has more recently increased rainfall in the area, temporarily relieving it from drought. This has led many, such as Forbes contributor James

Pope Francis’ environment encyclical: “Humans must change their lifestyle”

Pope Francis’ environment encyclical: “Humans must change their lifestyle”

The awaited Pope Francis’ environment encyclical, probably the most expected in the recent history as to be searched, found and published in advance, has finally been officially presented. In the text, the Holy Father makes a plea to protect “our common home”, by combating climate change and other environmental damages, as well as by changing our development

Cycling the ‘Kittymobile’ from Amsterdam to London

Cycling the ‘Kittymobile’ from Amsterdam to London

A trip by bike from Amsterdam to London with two cats in tow. Obviously, the four-legged travel companions didn’t run after their master Thomas, but they were on board of a peculiar cargo bike. They travelled many cities, drawing the attention of young and old passengers, due to Mushi’s and Cheesy’s big eyes looking around.

China’s future? One, huge metropolis

China’s future? One, huge metropolis

Between 2011 and 2012 China has produced more cement than the United States throughout the 21st century. This is one of the most surprising figures of the report Vado a vivere in città: il boom dell’urbanizzazione in Cina (Going to live in cities: urbanisation boom in China), realised by Cecilia Attanasio Ghezzi and Nicola Longobardi for China

Itinerary: 10 cities to taste Italy’s most famous dishes

Itinerary: 10 cities to taste Italy’s most famous dishes

A trip back in time to discover the origins and places where Italian traditional culinary delights were created for the first time. An itinerary to discover Italian regions through a selection of Italy’s most famous and scrummy dishes that whet your appetite.   Teglio and its pizzoccheri. Lombardy Pizzoccheri is a typical dish from Valtellina,

World hunger has dropped. Next target? Zero-hunger rate

World hunger has dropped. Next target? Zero-hunger rate

People suffering from hunger in the world have dropped, registering a decrease of 10 million people, moving from 805 to 795 million people over the last 2 years. Data are even more significant due to the fact that between 1990 and 1992 the number of hungry people exceeded 1 billion.     The new figures