Sea is the cradle of life, but Chilean waters have turned into a grave. Unprecedented red tide is killing millions of marine creatures in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Chiloé Island, in Los Lagos region, southern Chile. It is the largest die-off of marine wildlife in the country’s history. What caused the red
A report has sounded the alarm about the dangers of global warming for the citizens of the United States. The report, The impacts of climate change on human health in the United States, was released by the country’s government in 2016. Climate change is causing a surge in mental and respiratory illnesses, allergies, deaths from
Heavy tourism led Thai authorities to close the Island of Koh Tachai, banning tourists indefinitely as of 15 October. The tiny island is located in the Andaman Sea and is part of the Similan National Park. Thousands of tourists visit it every year, often violating the daily limit of 70 visitors. Considering the enormous tourist
Feeding thousands of people with food that would otherwise have been thrown away is possible. It was proven by a group of non-governmental organisations on the 10th of May in Union Square, in the heart of Manhattan, New York City. The initiative, Feeding the 5,000, was aimed at raising the awareness of US citizens on wasted
“Blow at 2 o’clock!”, shouts a member of the research team onboard the motorsailer Pelagos. For five endless minutes everyone has been scanning the sea in a state of alert silence, looking for a white puff to indicate the blow of a male sperm whale coming to the surface to breathe and rest. The researchers
Survival International, a global movement for tribal peoples’ rights, has denounced mercury poisoning in Latin America in a letter to the UN Special Rapporteur for Health. The organisation highlights Venezuela, Peru and Brazil as countries that don’t comply with procedures to monitor the effects of mining on the environment. Mercury contamination, which commonly follows illegal
The scale and speed at which China is urbanizing is unique. Over the past three decades, the country has experienced an unprecedented economic and social transformation as millions have been lifted out of poverty. More than 400 million of its citizens have moved from the countryside to cities. Every year 15 million Chinese flock to
Actors, scientists, politicians, activists. All driven by a single purpose: the protection of our Planet and environment. Because we’ve just one Earth.
A unique caravan of kayakers departed from Bohinji Lake, Slovenia, on 16 April. The group – made of over 60 activists – aims to paddle 18 rivers over the next 35 days, in order to protest against the construction of thousands of dams in the Balkans. The demonstration is part of the international campaign Save
Yet another boat tragedy occurred in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coasts of Egypt. Four boats carrying migrants capsized during their attempt of reaching Italy’s coasts. The first European news agency to spread the news was the Daily Mail, UK newspaper who quoted BBC Arabic. LE #FOTO ANSA Il tragico salvataggio dei migranti https://t.co/FRtH6NgjD2
