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Pygmies – The Most Ancient and Endangered Peoples

18 October, 2019
Pointed out as inferior - not only in height, since they are tall maximum 1 and a half meters - enslaved, killed for their flesh by the legendary magical powers. The Pygmies of the Congolese reserves are among the last…

Everything About Coal – The Most Polluting Fossil Fuel of All

17 October, 2019
Coal is a ready-to-use fossil fuel: composed mainly of carbon, other sulphur-based minerals and traces of hydrocarbons, this material has been used as a fuel since the Industrial Revolution. From then on, given the large quantities of coal available in…

Ethiopia, Omo Valley: The Great Deception of the Gibe III Dam

17 October, 2019
Hunger, peasants without fields and semi-nomadic shepherds forced to become sedentary. These are the effects of the construction of the Gilgel Gibe III dam in Ethiopia, on the Omo river. The complaint comes from the report released by The Oakland…

How to Save Electricity – and Also Money – at Home

17 October, 2019
An average family could save electricity at home both in terms of appliances and heating. In particular, some studies suggest that it is possible to save up to 10% on the use of appliances and 40% on heating without giving up…

Why Political and Social Activism Is So Important Nowadays

15 October, 2019
When it comes to political and social activism, there is certainly a great deal of confusion. What comes to mind immediately are probably the demonstrations in the streets, the protests, such as that of the yellow vests in France, which…

These Are the Worst Forest Fires in Europe in the Last Years

15 October, 2019
Almost every summer, Europe is hit by terrible fires. Since the turn of the millennium, the Mediterranean countries have increasingly been fighting so-called mega forest fires, which often only end when the weather conditions change or the fire runs out…

3 Brave People Who Have Fought for Human Rights

14 October, 2019
In the history of mankind there have been some great leaders who have fought for human rights. They gave up their lives to make our world a better place to live. Here are some of the great leaders who are…

How to Teach Children Not to Waste: Tips for Parents

14 October, 2019
We all urgently need to do something to protect our planet. We must produce less greenhouse gases and waste, act much more fairly and, above all, live a much more sustainable life. On a large scale, but above all on…

Go Inside the Amazon Rainforest with TIME Immersive App

13 October, 2019
"The lungs of the Earth are on fire". We have read that many times in recent weeks. But why is that so? Time Magazine wants to give us an understanding of the reason for the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest…

These Are the Cities with the Worst Noise Pollution

12 October, 2019
Noise pollution refers to the propagation of noise that has a damaging effect on human activities and animal lives. Cities are the most affected areas, since they are home to more people, more businesses and, as a result, have greater vitality. Addressing…

Top 3 Worst Environmental Disasters of Last Century

11 October, 2019
Nature follows its own laws, untroubled by humans existence. These laws are immutable and we human beings have always struggled to adapt to them. However, what is certain is that going against nature's laws will not get us anywhere. By…

Composting Food Waste at Home: Tips to Do It Right

11 October, 2019
A real gardener of course has a compost heap somewhere in his garden and not without reason: branches, leaves and other green waste are not thrown away, but recycled. The more colourful the mixture, the better the quality - you…

Everything You Need to Know about Light Pollution

10 October, 2019
Have you seen one of those pictures representing the map of our planet at night? Remember the wonder you felt as you admired those lights embellishing most of our cities? Once upon a time, people used to have the same…

5 Amazing Women Who Have Changed the World

10 October, 2019
Throughout all times, cultures and countries, the systematic oppression of women has been a constant. Like opponents in their own ranks, they were often excluded from power, knowledge and the right to self-determination. All the brighter are the protagonists of…

Plastic-free Kitchen – How to Say Goodbye to Plastic

10 October, 2019
Living (almost) without plastic is a plausible principle to inspire our daily actions. However, those unfamiliar with the issue of waste reduction may find it difficult to understand where to start. The place where it is most difficult to eliminate…

Green Travel – How to Organize a Sustainable Trip

9 October, 2019
Traveling is a very important experience, both from a personal and global point of view. As a matter of fact, having the chance to interact with people from different cultures and different traditions helps us better understand ourselves and the…

Microplastics: Where It Is Contained and How to Avoid It

9 October, 2019
Microplastics are very small plastic particles (less than five millimeters). In general, a distinction is made between primary and secondary microplasty. Primary microplastics include plastic particles that are produced by industry for a specific purpose. These include the use in…

Bitcoin and Crypto Currencies – The Impact on Environment

8 October, 2019
The blockchain, bitcoin and other virtual currencies have been in circulation for over a decade now. However, most people still find it difficult to understand how these new financial technologies work, and even more difficult to see their implications for…