India, tribal women are leading the conversion to organic agriculture
Experts urge a shift from conventional to organic farming to combat food shortages due to global warming. Tribal women in India are leading the way.
Edie Mukiibi. We need to go back to the soil to move forward
Going back to the soil, and to a sustainable use of it, is the solution for the future of people and biodiversity. We talk to Edward Mukiibi, Vice President at Slow Food International and agronomist supporting sustainable agriculture in African communities.
Stella McCartney and Parley for the Oceans team up to clean the seas from plastic
Dopo Adidas, anche Stella McCartney annuncia di voler collaborare con Parley for the oceans per ripulire i mari dalla plastica.
The world’s 7 most beautiful solar farms
A glimpse of the most beautiful solar farms in the world, architectural and engineering masterpieces that are also good for the environment.
What Barack Obama said on food and climate during his visit to Italy
Barack Obama was in Milan, Italy, to take part in the Global Food Innovation Summit. Here’s everything he said on climate change and food.
AXA Investment Managers divests 165 million euros from coal
As a result of its new coal policy, AXA Investment Managers will divest 165 million euros from companies that derive 50 per cent or more of revenue from fossil fuels.
How much forest we destroy eating hamburgers, according to Mighty Earth
What’s hidden behind a simple hamburger? Hundreds of thousands of kilometres of forest in Brazil and Bolivia that don’t exist anymore, just to start.
Plant based alternatives attract investment from meat producers
Tyson Foods, the United States’ largest meat processor, is investing millions in plant based alternatives. Are these vegan products set to become mainstream?
What you need to know about food irradiation. How it works, where it’s used, advantages and disadvantages
The US government says food irradiation is beneficial and doesn’t change taste, texture or appearance. But are we sure food is safe when exposed to ionising radiation?
Eliseu Lopes and the Guaraní keep up their struggle for nature
Eliseu Lopes has been in Italy to talk about the dangers that indigenous Guaraní people are facing in Brazil in order to survive.