Urban forests, cities’ answer to climate change (and much more)
Urban forests are the local answer to global problems. The benefits are numerous and affect many areas such as the climate, biodiversity, health, tourism.
Andrea Cutolo
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The legendary Vespa is back and it’s electric
The Vespa is back in an electric version. Production has just started and the first models can be reserved online starting from October.
The Ocean Cleanup begins! The device to clean up ocean plastic is on its way
The Ocean Cleanup officially set off on the 8th of September: a giant floating device that will clean up the Pacific Trash Vortex, the world’s largest plastic island.
Elephants slaughtered in Botswana, 87 carcasses found
The worst case of elephant poaching in African history took place very close to a wildlife sanctuary in Botswana, which was supposed to be their last safe haven.
The Chicago Trump Tower sued for polluting river and violating environmental laws
The district attorney of Illinois Lisa Madigan, pressed charges against Trump tower for having polluted the Chicago river, violating environmental laws.
What are microplastics? Their effects on our health and the environment
Microplastics are choking our oceans and threatening our health. A guide to the key facts on what microplastics are, where they come from and what is being done to eliminate them.
Nicosia, Cyprus. The last wall dividing Europe
In Europe there’s still a capital divided by a wall. An exclusive reportage from Nicosia, in Cyprus, which is split by a “green line”.
A carnival of colours to walk in the shoes of those who dream of a home, to step out of the streets’ shadow
Behind every person there’s a story and there are feelings. An obvious yet complex fact we often forget when we come face to face with those who come last, those who have nothing. This is the story of how Nairobi’s street children subverted stereotypes by throwing a grand party.
Croatia is a clean sea champion thanks to microorganisms
Croatia tackled the problem of sea pollution caused by excessive tourism between 2009 and 2015. Here’s how and what was accomplished.
Nick Hunt. Going where the “wild winds” are taught me to be honest about how I feel
Writer Nick Hunt told us about his incredible journey in pursuit of Europe’s most famous winds.