Short story dispensers are spreading in cities around the world
The first were installed in France. Now short story dispensers – which choose a story based on the reading time selected – are spreading around the world, especially in the US.
A leaked climate change report by US federal agencies proves inconvenient truths for Trump
A leaked climate change report authored by 13 federal agencies demonstrates that climate change is caused by human activity and isn’t just a phase. Will Trump approve it?
Venezuelan constitutional crisis, chief prosecutor dismissed and rebels attack army base
The last few days have seen the deepening of tensions in Venezuela, with the dismissal of chief prosecutor Luisa Ortega and rebels attacking an army base. The key facts of the Venezuelan constitutional crisis.
Maximón or San Simón: the Mayan folk saint who drinks, smokes and offers protection
Maximón is a master shape shifter, reconciling religious traditions and offering guidance to indigenous Mayans who venerate him in Guatemala. He is also a heavy drinker and smoker.
Sam Kass, the ex-White House chef talks about his fight for a sustainable food system
Sam Kass, former White House chef and adviser to President Obama, told us what is needed to create a global food system that nurtures people, safeguards the environment and contributes to climate change mitigation.
Mexico and human rights, a law on forced disappearances is finally on the way but is it enough?
Mexico’s Senate has approved the law on forced disappearances, badly needed in a country where 30,000 people remain missing. But celebrations might be premature.
Seoullo 7017, over 250 tree species planted on a renovated overpass in Seoul
Seoullo 7017 is a new pedestrian walkway built on what was an old and dangerous overpass in Seoul. A symbol of the city’s green transformation.
California wants to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2045
Trump annuncia l’uscita dagli accordi sul clima di Parigi. La risposta della California è l’approvazione di un disegno di per abbandonare i combustibili fossili e arrivare al 100 per cento di energia rinnovabile.
Hawaii becomes the first US state to “adopt” the Paris Agreement, in spite of Trump
A number of US federal states want to stick with the Paris Agreement, in facts. One of them is Hawaii, which has just passed a law, in response to Donald Trump.
Trump has decided: the US will withdraw from the Paris Agreement, national media report
Secondo la stampa americana, Donald Trump avrebbe già informato i suoi collaboratori della decisione di abbandonare l’Accordo di Parigi.