Travel

Climate Variations in Earth’s Geological Past vs. Today

26 November, 2019

Firstly, when we think about climate change today - we dwell on how climate variability impacts upon life and environment conditions. This means that, for instance, it is necessary to look to the past to help understand climate cycles. Secondly,…

Have a Luxury Yet Eco-Friendly Holiday Thanks to Glamping

25 November, 2019

If you want to spend an eco-friendly holiday in the most unspoilt and wild nature, in enchanting and extraordinary places, but without sacrificing the comforts of a 5-star stay, there is a solution for you. Its name is glamping (from the…

The Most Curious and Beautiful Trees in the World

23 November, 2019

Even if you're not a botanist, but you happen to be in a faraway country, look around you. You may find beautiful trees that will leave you speechless. In particular, let's discover together some of the most curious species. These…

Shinrin-yoku – How Forest Bathing Can Make You Feel Better

22 November, 2019

Modern life is characterized by an heretic lifestyle mostly lead in an urban context. Moreover, we often find ourselves overwhelmed by our numerous everyday commitments. More often than not, this leads to stress and both physical and psychological fatigue. However,…

Outdoors Activities You Can Do Even When It Is Cold Outside

21 November, 2019

Physical activity is important to our body. In the cold, however, it becomes more difficult to be consistent, because we tend to get lazy. Not to mention the fact that we are often forced to settle for indoor training, which…

Arctic Glaciers: Deadly Virus Is Spreading Due to Melting Ice

18 November, 2019

The melting of Arctic glaciers caused by climate change is contributing to the spread of an ancient virus that is seriously endangering seal, otter and sea lion populations. The news comes from a recently published study. The Phocine distemper virus…

Hundreds of Elephants Died in Botswana Because of Anthrax and Drought

17 November, 2019

The terrible drought that is affecting southern Africa is starving millions of people and is also endangering wildlife. In Zimbabwe at least 55 elephants (Loxodonta africana) have died of hunger and thirst. Moreover, in the last two months, more than…

Ten Wonderful and Unexpected Colors for Ten Amazing Deserts

16 November, 2019

What color are deserts? You may say yellow or gold. However, these arid and impervious areas of the earth are dressed in extraordinary and sometimes very unusual colors. We have chosen ten of them, with evocative and spectacular landscapes, from…

30% of the World Is at Risk of Desertification, the UN Warns

14 November, 2019

A third of our planet's land is at risk of desertification. If no action is taken to stop soil deterioration, those areas may soon no longer be suitable for cultivation. The alarm was launched by the 14th Conference on Desertification,…

Seven Colorful Lakes Around The World That Are Really Stunning

12 November, 2019

They are located in distant countries. However, they are so special that they are certainly worth the trip necessary to go and admire them. These seven lakes have such unusual and bizarre colors that they look like the result of a…

Places Where You Can See Animals Doing Weird Stuff

11 November, 2019

There are places where you can meet cows as fierce as real fighters, rays that want cuddles and pigs that sunbathe on the beach with human tourists. In short, those who love animals and want to take the opportunity to…

Endangered Animals Are at Risk of Extinction Due to Global Warming

10 November, 2019

The future of many animal species, including humans, is at risk due to current climate change. We humans are responsible for global warming, with continuous emissions of CO2 into the air. Let's see together how climate change is leading endangered…

Coldest Place on Earth – The Most Hostile Places to Live

8 November, 2019

The heat we breathe in summer sometimes makes us want winter. And punctually, as soon as the cold peeps out, we yearn for the heat. However, one thing is sure. There are places where things are worse, since you can't choose…

Sea Level Rising Will Have Worse Consequences Than Expected

7 November, 2019

We may have underestimated the consequences of sea level rising. At least, that is what a new study published in Nature Communications has shown. According to the two researchers at Princeton who conducted it, this phenomenon could lead to the disappearance…

These Six Places Seem to Be at the End of the World

5 November, 2019

There are places where you can clearly perceive that the earth is at its border: from there on, there are only boundless expanses of ocean, ice - or perhaps nothing at all. Once upon a time they were the boundaries…

Carbon Emissions: What Is the Net Zero Target All About?

4 November, 2019

In the past years, the consequences of climate change and global warming have been more severe than ever. Higher temperatures are causing floods, droughts and fuel fires in forests all over the world. The pressure to begin facing these issues…

Plastic Island: Garbage Patches Floating in the Pacific Ocean

3 November, 2019

Like the ancient gods of Maori legends, men too have created an island in the crystal clear waters of the Pacific Ocean. There are no palm trees, dream beaches or huge colourful flowers - just plastic clusters and rubbish of…

Top Three Worst Natural Disasters of the Last Century

28 October, 2019

Climate change and global warming are among the most discussed issues nowadays. One of the reasons is that more and more links between climate change and natural disasters are being discovered. In fact, because of global warming and increased temperatures,…

Ecotourism – What It Is and Why We Desperately Need It

26 October, 2019

Ecotourism is a complex concept that is growing in importance every year. There are various definitions for this concept, the most accepted being that of the World Conservation Union. According to the IUCN, ecotourism is "environmentally responsible travel to natural…

Is Global Warming Contributing to Increased Wildfire Risks?

24 October, 2019

Wildfires such as those in the Amazon Rainforest and Indonesia have made the headlines this year. The increase in numbers of wildfires is largely a consequence of human activities. Humans are trying to gain access to the wildland. Meanwhile, governments…

Indonesia – The Other Amazon Burning While No One Cares

21 October, 2019

Just under 20,000 kilometres from the Amazon, an environmental emergency similar to the one that has hit Latin America is underway - but it seems to have no place in world public opinion. These are the many fires that have…

How Climate Change is Affecting the Landscape of Mont Blanc

20 October, 2019

There are still people who do not believe that climate change is real. They argue that human activity has no influence on our planet and, when evidence of the actuality of global warming are put in front of them, they…

Secret Places: The Last Unexplored Corners of the Earth

20 October, 2019

Travelling has become a common activity for people nowadays. Therefore, you may be surprised to discover that there are many secret places on the Earth, most of which are unexplored. The reasons why these places result largely unknown to us…

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…

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…