France to build 1000 kilometres of solar roads. But not everybody thinks this is a good idea
A thousand kilometres of roads will be paved with solar panels that will produce energy for millions of French people. But costs could be prohibitive.
If you respect food, ask the restaurant for a doggy bag for leftovers
On New Year’s Day a new law came into effect in France striving to cut down on food waste. Even though the world is producing more than enough food for its inhabitants, hunger is still one the most pernicious problems to solve globally according to the FAO. The new law obliges restaurants with over 180
British ex-soldier Rob Lawrie faces jail for helping an Afghan refugee girl
Ha provato ad aiutare una bambina afgana, bloccata nella “giungla di Calais”, a raggiungere la famiglia a Leeds. Rob Lawrie ora rischia la reclusione.
Jane Goodall. Going vegetarian is a wonderful choice
Jane Goodall has become an icon. She brought her calm and great experience to the Paris Climate Conference, for the protection of forests.
Bolivian indigenous people honoured at COP21 for reducing deforestation
La comunità di indigeni Tacana ha sviluppato con successo una strategia di gestione sostenibile del territorio, che gli è valsa il premio Equator Prize alla Cop 21 di Parigi.
11 people who made COP21 history (for better or for worse)
Behind the negotiations carried out at Le Bourget for 13 days by 19,385 delegates from 195 countries in 2,500 meetings, there are some people that played a crucial role. Many committed to finding bold agreements, whilst others slowed down the works, putting at risk the results of the climate conference. “I wish all those who contributed
Lights and shadows of the Paris Agreement
Dopo due settimane di negoziati, la Cop 21 ha concluso i suoi lavori. Il risultato è un testo che fa discutere esperti e associazioni.
COP21. Landmark agreement reached in Paris
The agreement that will allow the world to keep the increase in temperature below 2°C has been reached during the COP21 summit in Paris, after 2 weeks of negotiations. This is the first deal to propose commitments to all countries, to reduce CO2 emissions. The agreement is partly binding and partly voluntary. Shortly
Those who fight for the climate have no choices: it’s a matter of survival
It’s not possible to prevent people from fighting for the climate. Naomi Klein talked at the Climate Action Zone, Paris. Here’s what she said.
What’s happening at COP21 and who’s leaving their mark
The conference on climate taking place in Paris is hosting a number of celebrities. Actors, politicians, activists, the witnesses of the disasters caused by climate change. From American actor Leonardo DiCaprio to the Latin American indigenous woman Diana Rios, from American former Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore to the progressive Mayor of Barcelona Ada Colau. They aim