Face masks and gloves found in 7 major European rivers
Single-use face masks and gloves used as protection from the coronavirus have been found on the shores and in the waters of major European rivers.
The future belongs to biomaterials. How designers are taking up the challenge
From fashion to design, from architecture to construction, biomaterials and their applications are constantly multiplying. And designers are responding to this revolution in many different ways.
Coronavirus and air pollution, a dangerous liaison
Much has been said and written about the relationship between coronavirus and air pollution, as well as air quality. Our analysis sorts the facts from opinions.
Great white sharks are disappearing from the Mediterranean: why that’s not good news
Great white shark numbers in the Mediterranean Sea have declined rapidly, a new study highlights. The predator’s disappearance would have a significant impact on the entire ecosystem.
The wonders of linen, a new study reveals the secrets behind its natural sustainability
A new study on linen, presented at the Milano Unica trade show, highlights the material’s numerous advantages and low environmental impact.
Ocean warming reaches new record over the past five years due to climate change
Ocean warming has risen to record highs over the last five years: just in 2019 the heat released into the world’s oceans was equivalent to that of 5-6 atomic bombs per second. The culprit, no doubt, is climate change.
Shark hotspots are being overtaken by industrial fisheries, leaving the animals little refuge
A new study finds worrying overlap between shark hotspots and human fisheries in the high seas, leaving these animals little space in the ocean to evade the threat of being caught.
Italian Observatory on Sustainable Lifestyles: in 2019, sustainability is finally popular
Sustainability has become headline news, a primetime topic, and is an integral part of the daily life pf Italians. This is what emerges from LifeGate’s fifth National Observatory on Sustainable Lifestyles.
Beer, how climate change could affect the availability and price of the loved drink
Climate change could reduce barley yields, negatively affecting the availability and price of beer. This may not be global warming’s worst tragic consequence but could represent a sad loss.
Danielle Nierenberg. Eating sustainably means buying foods that have a story
It’s all about telling the right stories. Danielle Nierenberg, founder of the think tank Food Tank, travels the world meeting people who are revolutionising the food system. In this interview she shares some of these eye-opening experiences.