5 things you should know about fireflies
Le lucciole sono parte del patrimonio naturalistico italiano, stanno però gradualmente scomparendo a causa dei pesticidi e della cementificazione.
Camilla Soldati
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Why the EU’s conservation laws don’t need to be changed
There are 2 historic laws protecting 20% of the European territory. And now they risk being changed to reduce red tape.
Yvon Chouinard: “Let My People Go Surfing”
“I’ve been a businessman for almost 50 years. It’s as difficult for me to say those words as it is for someone to admit being an alcoholic or a lawyer”. This is the very beginning of Yvon Chouinard’s biography, founder of the outdoor apparel brand Patagonia. The occasion to meet him was the launch of
Gay rights, it’s time for Italy to recognise them
Italy has been condemned by the European Court of Human Rights for violating same-sex couples’ rights. According to the Strasbourg-based Court, the Italian government violated Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, notably the right to respect for private and family life. The Court ruled following the appeal (Case of Oliari and others
Tanzanian rangers can now find poachers faster
Poaching for ivory is an increasing phenomenon all over the African continent due to the significant increase in the demand of China and other Asian countries. The Chinese government thus decided to help one of the most affected countries, Tanzania, by donating resources and equipment worth 1.3 million dollars. China gave Dar es Salaam
The restoration of Timbuktu’s mausoleums turns a page in Mali’s history
14 mausoleums in Timbuktu, one of Mali’s most famous cities, Northern Africa, have been restored by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) after their destruction by Islamic extremists in 2012. The mausoleums have been inaugurated on 19 July by UNESCO Director-General, Irina Bokova, and Mali’s Minister of Culture, Handicraft and Tourism Ramatoulaye
The Galápagos are home to the world’s first wind and solar powered airport
Ecuador is home to the world’s first airport to obtain LEED Gold Certification for its sustainable architecture.
Milan decreases cars and improves air quality
Traffic, cars, and pollution have decreased, whilst shared and public transports have increased. Milan’s mobility offer to citizens shows definitely positive results.
Spiral vegetable tart
Ingredients for the spiral vegetable tart 1 roll of pate brisee (shortcrust pastry) 1 big aubergine 1 big courgette 1 red pepper 2 carrots 3 spoonful mustard 1 egg 100 ml of vegetable double cream salt and pepper materials: 1 baking pan (24 cm) Preparation Preheat the oven to 180°C. Wash the vegetables,
It’s now legal to break into cars to save a dog’s life in Tennessee
New law adopted in Tennessee establishes that nobody, acting reasonably, will be at fault to save an animal’s life.