Not just skyscrapers: the Japanese capital is a much greener city that most people imagine. Let’s discover the best Tokyo parks and gardens from autumn to spring, and anytime in between.
The 2016 edition of the International Day of Peace, established to end hostilities, is devoted to sustainable development.
The project is similar to New York’s famous High Line constructed on the railway that once connected the Meat Market to Midtown. But in the case of Seoullo 7017 in South Korea’s capital Seoul, a walkway has been constructed on an overpass dating back to 1970 where cars once sped along, and where today people can wander and enjoy the revitalised area. The Seoullo 7017
Tiberio Grimberg lives on the outskirts of Beka’ot, an Israeli settlement near the Jordan Valley. He works as a gardener, nurturing and watering plants in his moshav, a type of Israeli town or settlement. “Around here in the Jordan valley, vineyards dominate the agriculture,” says Tiberio as he wipes his sweat, sitting in the seat of
The Antarctic ice sheets are melting more quickly than predicted and sea levels around the world could rise by 1.5 to 2 metres this century – double compared to some previous estimates. This has been met with concerns for 45 million displaced in coastal Chinese cities and major Australian population centres “slipping under the waves”,
Edible wild herbs grow in meadows, on the edge of orchards and paths. They are tasty spontaneous plants rich in active ingredients. Let’s learn how to use them in cooking.
Trees play an important role in reducing emissions and smog in big cities. There are species that are more suited for this purpose, here are a few.
Nature never sleeps. And when we can’t take a break from cold temperatures, there are plants that can colour our winter garden.
When it rains in urban areas, especially when it rains heavily, water flows straight from concrete infrastructure into sewer pipes, which are often antiquated and overloaded, then into surrounding rivers or oceans. Such water causes personal tragedies and generates huge costs when streets overflow, and carries unfiltered pollutants that can damage the environment. The
In the US, 72 percent more organic food on our tables. California ranks first in the top ten organic States, but the market is booming all across the country.
