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Everything You Need to Know About Online Petitions

23 October, 2019
If you want to change something in your city, your country or at an international level, there are many ways to let your ideas reach other people - or even the institutions you should refer to. Among the most used…

3 Indigenous Heroic Deeds That Will Leave You Breathless

23 October, 2019
It doesn't matter where you live or which ethnic group you belong to, whether you are a rich westerner or a Mongolian farmer. There is something that unites the whole of mankind: the adrenaline that drives people to do heart-stopping…

Effect of Climate Change on Seasonal Monsoon in Asia

23 October, 2019
Liquid (ocean) and solid (land) matter absorb heat in a different way. The process of heating up and cooling down is slow in the liquid matter while fast in solid matter. During the summer, the sun heats both land and…

How To Recycle Old Clothing (Without Taking It to Landfill)

22 October, 2019
As a consequence of fast fashion, people in developed countries buy more and more new clothes. Surveys have shown that people buy around 60% more clothing items every year. This means that the textile waste is increasing year by year…

Ethical Banking: Measuring the Impact of Investments on Climate

22 October, 2019
Investing means supporting a company, which will have an impact on climate change, depending on the company and its commitment to environmental protection. So investing also means choosing whether and how much to contribute to climate change, depending on the…

Why Bioplastics Are no Eco-Friendly Alternative to Plastic

20 October, 2019
Bioplastics are plastic materials made of renewable plant or animal material - known as biomass - just like corn starch, recycled food waste etc. Compared to plastic, bioplastics employ these materials as substitutes for fossil fuel. For some time, these…

India – The Most Complex Social Mosaic in the World

20 October, 2019
With a population of 1.3 billion, India is the most populous country in the world after China - even though it is set to surpass it in the coming decades. While the birth rate in China has now fallen to 1.6…

How to Save Energy When Using Your Computer: Tips and Tricks

19 October, 2019
Reducing the consumption of electricity is important, not only to save on bills but also to respect the environment. This means that we can all contribute to this noble cause by avoiding waste, which daily involves our appliances, the lights…

Nobel Peace Prize: Curiosities from 1901 to Present Day

18 October, 2019
Since 1901, the world has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The aim of the Prize is to highlight those who have shown courage by supporting ideas of peace and democracy throughout the world. Among the prizes instituted by Alfred…

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…

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…

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…