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From 10,000-year-old icebergs to $166/liter bottles: iceberg water is ultra-pure and ultra-expensive. Yet its extraction clashes with climate goals and Arctic fragility.

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The Philosophy of the Climate Movement: “Doomism” or Action, and the Dilemma of Non-Violence

September 15, 2026

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A grey summer sky does not always mean rain, sometimes it means flames. Why are wildfires getting worse each time?

Bumblebees Severely Struggled with Heatwaves Across Europe This Summer

September 8, 2026

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Heatwaves and drought left bumblebee populations struggling this summer, pushing bees and colonies to overheat and locate food.

The Environmental Cost of a Widespread World Cup

Behind the Lens and Beyond the Microphone: Studying Wildlife with AI

Beyond the Olympic Rings – The Cost of Sustainability

Beyond the Olympic Rings – The Alpine Challenge

The Himalayan Challenge: Power for China, Tension for Everyone

Reuse Before Recycling

September 3, 2026

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Millions of football boots end up in landfills every year. In the UK a social enterprise is giving them a second life, showing why reuse can sometimes beat recycling.

AGRECOL TREES: First Year of Partnership with the ARCA DE RESCATE Foundation

August 25, 2026

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The shelter “Arca de Rescate” began its collaboration at the beginning of 2026, and it shows that our project continues to grow, as a community and as the stewards of the trees.

Digital Product Passport (DPP): The Transparency Revolution Against Greenwashing

August 18, 2026

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The Digital Product Passport turns sustainability from a marketing claim into verifiable information. Traceability, repairability, and environmental impact become practical tools against greenwashing.

Blue Water, Clear Water… Ever Rarer, Ever Dearer

August 10, 2026

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Heat, drought and water scarcity. How do mountain environments cope with these challenges? What solutions are available, and who ultimately pays the highest price? Mountain huts and alpine farms are suffering… and perhaps, in one way or another, so are we all.

When Clouds Bring No Rain: Why our Landscapes Burn

August 5, 2026

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A grey summer sky does not always mean rain, sometimes it means flames. Why are wildfires getting worse each time?

The Appian Way: A Uniquely Italian Story

July 28, 2026

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davide severini

The story of one of the world's oldest roads, yet one that remains unknown to most people. A firsthand account of the complicated relationship between people and the land they inhabit.

AGRECOL TREES: The Experience of the Corralones Neighborhood Organization

July 14, 2026

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At the Spring 2026 meeting, the Corralones Neighborhood Organization shared how seedlings adopted by neighbors grew strong. Now follow-up and training are needed: in 5 years, these trees will bring fruit and shade.

Mesocosms at their finest: The Earth’s Digital Twin

July 7, 2026

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A supercomputer in Europe simulates floods, submerged streets and ecosystem impacts. Destination Earth is creating a real-time, highly accurate virtual model of our planet to predict and shape the future.

Beyond the Final Whistle

June 29, 2026

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Between innovation and the tonnes of CO₂ emitted by air travel, the 2026 FIFA World Cup highlights all the contradictions surrounding environmental sustainability at major sporting events.

An Updated Case Study on the Ocean Cleanup

June 23, 2026

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If current trends continue, plastic could outweigh fish in the ocean by 2050. This case study examines how The Ocean Cleanup is scaling its solutions to address this growing challenge.

Sh*tty Waters: The UK’s Sewage Scandal

June 16, 2026

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Warm weather invites thoughts of a refreshing swim in nature, yet a grim reality hides beneath the surface: the UK’s sewage crisis, now in the spotlight, still endangers public health and aquatic life.

AGRECOL TREES: Maria Cristina Male Guardians’ Approach

June 9, 2026

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Since 2021, the María Cristina Center in Cochabamba has planted fruit trees, involving youth with disabilities as guardians, fostering skills and community.

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Nature’s Rights: Ecosystems that Had to Become People

June 2, 2026

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Why does it seem easier for companies to have legal rights than living ecosystems? The case of the Mar Menor lies some questions about our relationship with Nature.

From Coal Mines to Wind Farms: Who is Paying the Price for the Transition in Colombia?

May 26, 2026

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Stefano Fisco

From coal mines to wind farms: Colombia faces the energy transition between economic opportunities and local communities seeking a just and inclusive transition.

AGRECOL TREES: Interview with the Staff and the Guardians of the Caramanca Center

May 21, 2026

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In Caramarca Center, 27 elders tend fruit trees planted by Agrecol Trees. Despite cold winters, apple and lemon trees now bear fruit, honoring past guardians and growing self-sufficiency for the community.

No Sport Without Nature

May 19, 2026

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BENCHES redefines the relationship between sport and nature, which is no longer merely a backdrop but a resource that must be protected for the survival of many sport events.

Remote Sensing Reconstructs Forests, Cities, and Landscapes

May 12, 2026

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DTM, DSM, CHM and how many other acronyms? Today, technology allows us to measure the territory without being there. From the size of fields to the height of trees, remote sensing makes it possible to read the world from above (and beyond).

Green Literature: Confessions of a Recovering Environmentalist

May 5, 2026

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Is this an environmental manifesto or something closer to anti-environmentalism? This thought-provoking book questions everything we assume about saving the planet, and might leave you rethinking about it as well.

Can the Middle East War Accelerate the EU Energy Transition?

April 21, 2026

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With the war in Iran and oil prices soaring to $110 a barrel, Europe finds itself holding its breath. But could this energy crisis be the opportunity for a definitive green transition and energy independence?

Green Literature: Sci-Fi, Cli-Fi, and Solarpunk

April 14, 2026

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When every story about the future ends up in collapse, imagining a better future becomes harder. But now, a new type of storytelling is emerging: what if the most radical thing to do is not to save the world, but to live gently in it?

The Memory of the Ice

April 7, 2026

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The Ice Memory Foundation preserves the climate record for future generations by storing ice samples that are likely to disappear in Antarctica.

AGRECOL TREES: The First 2026 Meeting with the Tree Guardians

March 31, 2026

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Raising awareness of environmental social projects matters — they boost quality of life at both local and global levels. This update on our Agrecol Trees Project broadens the tree guardians’ community and its mission.

Climate Change: What Happened in the Past?

March 23, 2026

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The climate has always changed; however, not all changes are the same. The question, therefore, is not whether the climate has changed, but how much, how quickly, and through which mechanisms.

From Climate Refugees to Innovators of Resilience: The Experience of Tuvalu

March 17, 2026

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Tuvalu, the world’s fourth smallest nation, is fighting climate change with small funds and LiDAR tech. Can this tiny atoll reclaim the land from the ocean and build a new global model of resilience?

GreenMarked is involved directly in the fight to climate change with the Agrecol Trees project. Plant or gift an Agrecol Tree to offset your CO₂ emissions and support Bolivian certified agroecological producers!

Green Literature: Mountains, Burnout, and Consumerism

March 3, 2026

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How many ways of living can coexist on our planet? In Ways of Being Alive, Baptiste Morizot rethinks coexistence among all living beings, proposing a new ethical and political framework for life on Earth.

The Silent Mysteries of the Forest

February 23, 2026

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Shy plants, gusts of wind, dry branches, hidden movements: what on earth is this forest up to?

Ambler Road: Through Alaska’s Frozen Lands

February 17, 2026

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Ambler Road: 211 miles across Arctic ice for crude oil and heavy metals. A new chapter in the global race for resources — and a growing challenge to sustainability.

Artificial Intelligence and Circular Economy: the New Frontier of Waste Management

February 10, 2026

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Artificial Intelligence can reshape waste management by optimizing recycling, and helping cities become smarter, greener, and more sustainable. Is this the future of our urban world?

Green Literature: Ways of Being Alive

January 20, 2026

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How many ways of living can coexist on our planet? In Ways of Being Alive, Baptiste Morizot rethinks coexistence among all living beings, proposing a new ethical and political framework for life on Earth.

Little Pasture, Who Made Thee?

January 13, 2026

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A lamb, a pasture, a question that is only seemingly naïve. Behind the bucolic image lies a complex ecosystem, co-constructed by humans and nature, fragile and far from self-evident.

Fast Fashion – When Dressing Costs Less, What Is The Price?

December 30, 2025

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A Christmas sweater becomes the prompt to question the contradictions of fashion: fast fashion, low prices, waste, and alternatives that don’t always work as we believe.

Egg Prices and the Cost of a Fragile Ecosystem

December 23, 2025

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Rising egg prices may seem like an isolated problem. Still, they actually reveal a story of animal diseases, intensive farming, and how environmental degradation and biodiversity loss can impact our public health.

Running Out of Cool Days

December 16, 2025

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Global warming drastically reduces the number of ideal days for running a marathon. A new study reveals that by 2045, 86% of races will see a decline in the likelihood of optimal conditions.

When Policy Becomes the Risk: The EU’s Internal Climate Threat

December 9, 2025

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When policy becomes the biggest risk: the EU is weakening its own climate commitments from within. Between dangerous compromises and unexpected alliances, Europe’s leadership is suddenly on shaky ground.

A Living Mountain

December 2, 2025

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The new mountain law promises protection and development, but it remains to be seen whether its measures can truly make these territories more vibrant and attractive.

The Battle After the Bombs: Gaza’s Ecological Decline

November 25, 2025

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Read and listen to our Eco Comics & Podcast!

Rubble, contamination, and destroyed fields: the other face of the war in Gaza is an ecological collapse far too few are talking about.

The Eco Comics & Podcast project is an entertaining collection of creative environmental stories told by teenagers from Trentino.

Food for Thought: Rethinking the Way We Eat

November 18, 2025

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A third of our food is wasted while millions go hungry, draining resources and warming the planet and small daily choices can help break the cycle. Let’s review a couple of options!

COP30 in Belèm

November 14, 2025

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COP30 in Belém seeks a turning point to balance commitments with concrete climate action. Between climate justice, Amazonian forests and a fair global transition.

Urban Trees, Insects, and Monitoring

November 4, 2025

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Reporting, monitoring, surveys, and prevention are the most powerful weapons in the fight against species that are threatening our urban green spaces.

Eco-Emotions: How to Use Them Against the Ecological Crisis

October 28, 2025

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Between awe and sorrow, the vanishing glaciers leave us with a choice: be frozen by eco-anxiety or turn our anger into action for the planet.

Kept Promises or Olympic Greenwashing?

October 23, 2025

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The 2026 Olympics were meant to be a symbol of sustainability — but with soaring costs and delayed works, that green promise is starting to look more like a mirage than a milestone.

One Land, one Border, one Story

October 14, 2025

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There are people who by their very nature are inseparably bound to the forest: the case of the Cimbri.

Green Literature: Half Earth, or a Brief Overview of the Ethics of Conservation

October 7, 2025

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Today’s pick is Half Earth by E.O. Wilson, who argues for protecting half the planet for biodiversity, sparking a discussion on conservation ethics and its main currents.

Planning Landscapes and Cities

September 30, 2025

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Laisa Sophie Cordes

Landscape and urban planning face environmental and social challenges: shared responsibility and participation foster resilient, transformative spaces.

Italy: so Biodiverse, so Fragile

September 23, 2025

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From the Alps to the Mediterranean, Italy holds a treasure of biodiversity. But without concrete action, we risk losing it.

Sustainability at a Crossroads between Resistance and Resilience

September 19, 2025

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Sustainability stands at a crossroads: facing resistance from politics and markets, yet rooted in tech, laws, and society—quietly shaping our future beyond the headlines.

How Many Trees Can a Person Plant?

September 17, 2025

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Michele Claus

In about thirty years, around 300,000 trees have been planted on Monte Baldo: we tell you the story that led to such an exceptional result.

US Open: from Blue to Green

September 9, 2025

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Discover the Social Media Detox

Innovative sustainability measures in the field of waste management, energy efficiency, light pollution reduction and collective commitment make Flushing Meadows courts greener.

The Social Media Detox aims to fight social media addiction, create an environment that promotes offline concentration, face-to-face relationships and a lifestyle more connected to nature and the mountains.

Beaver Engineering: Architects of Biodiversity

September 2, 2025

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While humans struggle with red tape, beavers build dams in days. These “ecosystem engineers” boost biodiversity, fight floods, and sometimes even save governments millions.

Echoes of a Silent Summer: Conserving Europe’s Grasshopper Chorus

August 19, 2025

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On warm summer nights, grasshoppers and crickets sing. In Greece’s mountains, the rare Epirus grasshopper’s fragile song tells a story of survival and a habitat worth protecting.

Climate Red Flag: A Real Threat to the Future of Formula 1

August 12, 2025

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A new study analyses climate risks for Formula 1, defining safety thresholds and proposing adaptations to preserve the sustainability of motorsport.

A Forest of Data

August 5, 2025

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Digital forests and real-time data. Geolocation and simulation tools. How can modern data analytics technologies be integrated with land and forest management?

Wine and (Climate) Change

August 1, 2025

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Climate change is shaking the wine world: earlier harvests, rising alcohol levels, and weaker aromas threaten quality and sustainability. Adapting viticulture is now crucial for its survival.

Eco-Battles: The Stealth Trash Ninjas

July 31, 2025

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Alessandro Nica

Burning it cheaply instead of recycling it? That’s exactly what the Stealth Trash Ninjas secretly do in the middle of the forest. Will the Eco-Team be able to find them and stop them?

LIFE Program, Endangered: New European Budgets Neglect Biodiversity

July 23, 2025

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Scientists, naturalists and ecologists are worried about the new European Union budgeting drafts: the LIFE program is no longer mentioned. What is it, what is its function, and why does it matter so much?

What About Glaciers in the Middle of the World?

July 22, 2025

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Paulina Rubio

Glaciers in Ecuador are vanishing fast, threatening water, ecosystems, and cultures. A 2025 conference in Quito aims to raise global awareness and inspire collective climate action.

Ancient Forests and New Needs

July 14, 2025

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Old-growth forests represent the last living remnants of the ancient woodlands that once blanketed the European continent. Traditionally deemed useless for silvicultural purposes, they now play a vital role in studying forest dynamics.

Combating the Invasive Crayfish Problem with Crayfish-infused Beer?

July 8, 2025

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Invasive crayfish species cause problems to ecosystems, threaten native crayfish populations and spread the crayfish plague. Control measures include the release of predator eels, “canoe-hygiene”, and crayfish-infused beer.

Reflecting on the Newts

July 1, 2025

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An emotional story on the ski slopes this winter reminds us that climate change isn’t waiting. It’s happening. And yet, we keep crossing the line.

Green Literature: The Calling of the Mountains

June 23, 2025

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Glacier collapses like Blattens and Marmolada (2022) echo the mountains' cry. Matteo Righetto shares what he hears in The Calling of the Mountains.

Follow the adventures of the Eco-Team in our breathtaking Eco-Battles comic!

Experiential Learning to Advocate for the Future

June 20, 2025

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Environmental education empowers youth to tackle climate crises. In Trentino, students created quizzes after field trips, turning learning into action for a greener future.

Athletics Takes the Track for Climate

June 10, 2025

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World Athletics promotes sustainability with a new guide for its members, offering concrete actions to reduce the environmental impact in sport and become ambassadors for change.

Too Much, Too Often: How Overtourism Is Shrinking the Mountains

June 3, 2025

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Summer sparks the desire to escape, but mass tourism leaves deep marks. In the mountains — like elsewhere — we need a new kind of travel: more respectful, more conscious, and fairer for all.

When the snow disappears

May 27, 2025

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Global warming threatens the future of skiing. Possible solutions, defined in the new practical guide of the international ski federation, can transform ski resorts into models of climate resilience.

Fast Fashion Plants: The Pretty Garden Trend That’s Hurting the Planet

May 22, 2025

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As more people turn to their gardens for joy, biodiversity, and a touch of green serenity, an important question arises: Where do our garden plants come from—and at what cost?

The Tragedy of the Commons: Oxygen Depletion in Lakes

May 20, 2025

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Beneath serene surfaces, lakes are suffocating. Oxygen is vanishing fast—threatening ecosystems, biodiversity, and water security. It’s time to act before silence takes over.

Protecting the Yellow-Bellied Toad in Trentino

May 16, 2025

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The yellow-bellied toad iconically uses its brightly colored underside as a defense strategy. Yet, the survival of this species is threatened by habitat destruction. Conservation projects in Trentino aim to support their populations.

To Make a Tree...

May 6, 2025

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When trees defy every record, wonders of nature are born. From Lapland to Carnia, some stories of scientific discoveries that are rewriting the books of botany.

Is a Positive Legacy Really Possible?

April 28, 2025

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Predazzo's renovated ski jump will be a leading venue at the 2026 Olympics, but what will its legacy be? An analysis of the possible future of this major sports infrastructure in Trentino

Green Literature: The Word for World is Forest

April 21, 2025

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The Word for World is Forest — On a forested alien planet, humans exploit nature — until the native Selver rises. Le Guin’s sci-fi classic questions our dominion over Earth and our humanity.

Local Authorities and Climate Responsibility: A New Awakening?

April 18, 2025

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Involving local territories can be key to achieving climate neutrality. The CIRO database tracks regional performance to foster awareness and drive informed action.

Health and Environment… Well-being and Forests

April 15, 2025

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