The Guardian has always been in the front line of environment news coverage. Its Director Alan Rusbridger revealed in an editorial that every month 4 million users inform themselves about the Earth’s health on Guardian’s website. Our planet’s illness is caused by climate change and it is the core problem. For this reason, one
A new study carried out by UNEP highlighted the ongoing destruction of mangrove forests, whose disappearance implies a yearly cost of 42 billion dollars.
Hydrogen vehicles are ready for the European and North American market. The Geneva International Motor Show was the first motor show to present vehicles produced with the most innovative forms of energy, starting from hydrogen and going, without any compromise, beyond the limits of hybrid technology. During the show a variety of fuel cell cars
After a long legal battle the Indigenous Achuar tribe won the lawsuit against the Occidental Petroleum for the environmental damages it caused.
If it’s true that by 2050 the Earth will have to support about 9 billion people, how can we preserve the resources we have for future generations? The report entitled The european environment – state and outlook 2015 (SOER 2015) released today by the European Environment Agency (EEA) aims to answer this question by including and
For the first time ever a video shows how Saharan dust is transported throughout the atmosphere and contributes to fertilising the Amazon and Caribbean.
The fifth report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reveals that climate change is underway and is entirely of anthropogenic origin, i.e. it is caused by humans. Although the introduction of innovative low carbon technologies, global temperature increased by 0.7 °C in the last two centuries. The effects of temperature rise could
During the coldest days of the year here are a few tips on how to make bird feeders that help birds survive the winter.
Nearly the half of the greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere are generated by the construction industry and buildings energy consumption. Sustainable construction techniques are necessary in order to reduce the environmental impact. Natural materials and low CO2 emissions practices are fundamental in making building more sustainable for the planet. Straw houses are appropriate examples
The United Nations and UNESCO proclaimed 2015 as the International Year of Light. Life on earth depends on sun light, and music celebrates it as a source of life and as a symbol of hope and rebirth. Here’s a selection of songs dedicated to it. The Cinematic Orchestra – First light [The Crimson Wing Mystery
