Philanthropist Paul Lister. I’m grateful for what has brought us here, but the future belongs to nature
From Scotland to Abruzzo, via Romania. Philanthropist Paul Lister’s mission is to save biodiversity, and the journey starts in Europe.
Eigg, how the small Scottish island achieved renewable energy self-sufficiency
The Scottish island of Eigg is self-sufficient for its energy needs, relying almost entirely on renewable sources, especially thanks to a coordinated community effort.
COP26, the decisive climate change conference will be held in Glasgow in 2020
The 26th edition of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26, will be held in Glasgow, Scotland in November 2020. The pre-COP will take place in Milan, Italy.
Kengo Kuma, sustainable architecture isn’t sculpture on a podium but blends into nature and culture
Kengo Kuma, one of the greatest contemporary architects, tells us about his pursuit of a form of sustainable architecture based on respect for nature and cultural specificity.
The UK becomes the first country in the world to declare a climate emergency
The UK is the first nation to have officially declared a state of climate emergency. Dozens of local governments all over the world have already done so, and many others will follow the wave. We look at what this means, and where it’s been declared.
Lines of light on a Scottish island make sea level rise visible
Lines (57° 59’N, 7° 16’W) is an installation located in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, that shows the future we could face due to global warming: underwater. But it’s also a call to act to avoid that this scenario becomes reality.
Why did Theresa May call the UK elections?
L’8 giugno si tengono le elezioni in Regno Unito per scegliere chi guiderà il paese nei negoziati per la Brexit. Theresa May è favorita, ma il suo vantaggio è in calo.
Wind power generated 97% of Scotland’s household electricity
A new record for wind power has been set as investments in renewable sources keep on increasing. This time was Scotland’s turn.
Trump stumped by Aberdeen Bay Wind Farm project
Donald Trump’s third appeal against planning permission for the Aberdeen Bay Wind Farm in Scotland has been rejected in a unanimous decision made by the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. It is hoped that the project, which includes eleven offshore wind turbines and has been labeled as a “vital development at a time of
Scotland wants to protect its environment: it says no to GMOs
The country part of the United Kingdom has decided to ban the cultivation of genetically modified crops in order to protect its environmental heritage.