COP21. Plurals, conditionals, and taboo words block negotiations
Al terzo giorno di discussioni, alla Cop 21 di Parigi la bozza di accordo è ancora in alto mare. Le delegazioni cambiano metodo di lavoro.
Why Isis has also hit those who fight for climate
Isis has stricken a blow that could go unnoticed. The French government has banned two marches for climate supposed to be held in Paris on 29 November, COP21’s eve, and on 12 December, the day after its conclusion. The decision has been made to “avoid further risks” and to guarantee the safety of citizens and of
Carlo Carraro. Paris is just the first step in the fight against global warming
He’s one of the most important Italian economists in the world, as well as director of the International Centre for Climate Governance (ICCG). That’s why Carlo Carraro was chosen by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), depending upon the United Nations, to draw up the renowned reports on global warming that politicians should follow to adopt concrete
12 pills to digest our binge on CO2 whilst we wait to sit at table of COP 21
1 COP is not a new TV show about the police force but stands for “conference of the parties”. 196 countries (almost all of them) signed up to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, UNFCCC. It’s the 21st time they come together to take part in a conference, hence the name COP21.
How to insulate your home and cut costs with rockwool
A natural solution that allows sound and energy insulation in buildings as well as the reduction of energy consumption and emissions.
Seville, southern Europe’s queen of bicycles
Seville dreams big about cycling mobility, in the wake of the actions undertaken by cities like Nantes or Lubiana; so, not exclusively Northern Europe can invest adequately in bicycles as the means of transport of the future. Figures on bike infrastructures in Seville From 2006 to 2011, in the Spanish city the number of cyclists increased tenfold,
Nature is precious, more than we can imagine
Uno studio ha provato a calcolare il valore economico di animali, piante e servizi ecosistemici, con risultati sorprendenti.
Sumatran rhino declared extinct in Malaysia
The Sumatran rhino has been declared extinct in Malaysia. There are only 100 individuals left, globally.
Cambridge, the British city is giving up on cars
Un centro cittadino rinato, un solo accesso per entrare, uno per uscire. E quasi metà degli spostamenti avvengono in bici.
Denmark, objective 100% organic
The Danish government prepared a plan to double the areas cultivated with organic and biodynamic practices by 2020. Aiming to make Denmark go completely organic. As soon as possible.