Brazil, uncontacted indigenous people murdered by gold miners

Brazil, uncontacted indigenous people murdered by gold miners

Around ten members of an uncontacted indigenous tribe, one that has had no peaceful contact with mainstream society, have been killed by illegal gold miners in the Brazilian Amazon. The alleged attack took place last month along the Jandiatuba River, close to the border with Peru and Colombia. The crime came to light after the perpetrators were overheard in

Plastic particles found in drinking water across the world

Plastic particles found in drinking water across the world

Drinking water in more than a dozen countries around the world has been found contaminated with micro particles of plastic a recent scientific study has revealed. About 83 per cent of the water samples tested during a research project commissioned by journalism organisation Orb Media contained plastic fibres, with the United States presenting the highest contamination rate

What is climate change

What is climate change

Climate change is the direct consequence of global warming. Here’s everything you need to know about the causes and effects of one of the biggest threats facing our time.

10 of the best Italian beaches for an unforgettable summer

10 of the best Italian beaches for an unforgettable summer

Italian beaches and coastlines are just as beautiful as the ones you can find in the Caribbeans or in heavenly atolls in the middle of the ocean. Italy is a peninsula and is world-renowned for its gulfs and bays. Every year, many of its beaches are awarded for sea protection, environmental management and services provided. Here are