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Historic floods in Southern Brazil highlight the severe impact of climate change, with 400 cities submerged and lives lost. Recovery is ongoing. Learn how the climate crisis worsens such events and how to help.

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A Blinking Santa: The Effects of Light Pollution on Biodiversity

November 28, 2024

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What consequences can the ever-increasing bright lights of our cities have on wildlife? Many. Both diurnal and nocturnal species experience changes in their development and phenology due to artificial light at night.

The "Climate Finance" COP29 in Baku

November 25, 2024

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Climate finance was discussed at COP29 in Baku. Yet, geopolitical tensions and uncertain outcomes dominated the scene, slowing down necessary action to combat the effects of global warming.

Renewable Revolution in the EU

October 14, 2024

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High-Altitude Insect Migrations with Dr. Will Hawkes

September 2, 2024

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Cows Among The Trees

August 2, 2024

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The High Seas Treaty: Protecting Oceans’ Biodiversity

July 1, 2024

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Baseball and Air Quality

November 18, 2024

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Improving air quality is a priority to protect the health of athletes and optimize the sporting performance of Major League Baseball (MLB) teams.

A New Life for the Italian Mountains

November 12, 2024

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A “Mountain Law” to revitalize and make mountain areas attractive once again. Mountains don’t need political divisions but rather concrete, forward-thinking actions.

The First Green Airport in South America and the Caribbean is Located in the Galapagos Islands

November 4, 2024

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The Galapagos Islands, with their unique landscapes and biodiversity, host the world's first sustainable airport built from recycled materials and powered by renewable energy, blending sustainability with natural beauty.

Climate Change Redraws the Swiss-Italian Border

October 29, 2024

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Switzerland and Italy's decision to shift their borders due to climate change marks a pivotal moment, as melting Alpine glaciers reshape national boundaries and demonstrate the urgent need for cooperation.

Fungi: Building Connections Between Nature and Humans

October 26, 2024

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Fantastic fungi, marvelous mushrooms, miraculous mycelia – the world of these mysterious and fascinating others continues to capture the attention of the curious and provides a means to deepen our connection to nature.

NFL Green

October 7, 2024

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The NFL Green initiative promotes environmental sustainability through recycling, waste reduction, and carbon offsetting at major events. It also supports green spaces, charity donations, and educates fans on eco-friendly practices.

The Brazilian Apocalypse

October 3, 2024

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Brazil is grappling with a severe drought, as fires engulf the Amazon, Cerrado, and Pantanal. This firsthand account exposes the choking smoke and political inaction, urging immediate awareness and action.

Ecology Concepts: Ecological Interactions and the Mathematics of Ecosystems

September 26, 2024

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A trophic web is defined by the species involved and their interactions among themselves. What kind of interactions are there and how can they be analyzed?

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Biodiversity: Who Are You?

September 16, 2024

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What is biodiversity? How is it identified and measured, and how can we enhance and protect it? Can our mountains make themselves a refuge for species and a cradle of biodiversity?

NHL Green

September 9, 2024

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The NHL launched "NHL Green" in 2010 to promote sustainability, focusing on water management and rainwater harvesting. The league tracks progress through the U.N. SDGs, especially SDG 3 on water resources.

The Air Conditioning Ethical Dilemma

August 26, 2024

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As summer brings intense heat, air conditioning is vital but contributes to global warming due to high energy use and harmful refrigerants. Innovation in cooling technology is essential to break this cycle.

NBA Green

August 13, 2024

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Sustainability, once obscure, is now central to business and sports, including the NBA's "NBA Green" initiative. The NBA has successfully reduced emissions and shown that sports can align with environmental protection.

Ecology Concepts: Trophic Webs and Ecosystems Through Nature Documentaries

August 5, 2024

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An ecosystem is a complex network of interactions, often simplified into a pyramid. Documentaries and specialist journals provide insights into its real complexity. I provided you with some tips.

A Summary of our Agrecol Trees Project Planting Activities in 2024

July 30, 2024

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Mark L. Miller

Ninety new trees in five different communities of Cochabamba (Bolivia). Have a look at the summary of our 2024 Agrecol Tree Planting Activities.

The Unbearable Weight of the Fishing Industry

July 26, 2024

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The EU aims to regulate fishing, ending illegal activities and promoting sustainability. Bottom trawling and aquaculture damage marine ecosystems and local communities, calling into question the viability of aquaculture as a green solution.

Three Environmental Initiatives Making a Difference in Brazil

July 16, 2024

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Climate-related news is not just bad news. Today we look at three environmental projects being carried out in Brazil. A river pollution barrier, a nature restoration project and a children's education initiative.

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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!

Who's That Snacking On The Mulberry Tree?

July 12, 2024

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As the exclusive feed of the domesticated silkworm, the mulberry tree stands as a cornerstone to global silk production. In Trentino-Alto Adige, urban lore speaks of summertime tales when the berries and cooling shade to taste particularly sweet.

“Tomorrow Belongs to Those Who Are Preparing to Face It Today” (Malcom X)

July 4, 2024

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The project Hydro Comics & Podcast in Piana Rotaliana aims to raise awareness of sustainable water resource management in Trentino. We worked with local schools to tell the story of a community's relationship with its territory and water.

Balancing Agriculture and Sustainability in the EU

June 28, 2024

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The European Union (EU) stands at a crucial crossroads as it seeks to balance agriculture and food supply with sustainability and environmental preservation. What are the challenges?

Climate-Smart Forestry

June 18, 2024

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Can our forests survive current climate change? Will they bring us all the benefits they still provide? How can we make sure that our forests are well managed over the long term even in the climate-change era?

Re-naturalization is possible!

June 11, 2024

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Michele Claus

We are doing our part to protect the environment and ecosystems by planting trees involving local communities, and fortunately there are other positive stories about nature restoration, you will find many inspiring examples in this article.

A World of Plastic: Soon to an End?

June 3, 2024

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8 million tons of plastic enter the world’s oceans every year. However, scientists say it is possible to slash 80% of that pollution by reducing the growth of production, improving waste collection, and investing in recyclables.

A two in one: caterpillar then butterfly!

May 27, 2024

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The marsh fritillary is an iconic butterfly species; but its population size has decreased dramatically in the last 50 years across the British Isles.

En Route To Sustainability

May 23, 2024

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Sailing is embracing environmental sustainability, aiming to reduce its environmental impact and promote environmentally friendly practices with a focus on pollution reduction and marine biodiversity protection.

Read and listen to our Eco Comics & Podcast!

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

The Country That Cried Wolf: Human and Wolves Relationship

May 16, 2024

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Some months ago, there was a proposal to lighten the protection status for the wolf in the EU. The proposal was turned down, but that was neither the beginning nor the end of the controversy this animal carries along.

A Virtuous Example of Combining Tourism and Land Conservation: The Case of Val Poschiavo (Switzerland)

May 6, 2024

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Thanks to territorial brands, tourism becomes an opportunity for environmental protection and education: "100% Valposchiavo" is the first territorial brand coming from a non-urban area.

It Takes A Flower

May 2, 2024

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Botanical discoveries drive mankind toward an incessant need for determination. Species that live in a territory are distinguished from others and named. A true botanical version of a treasure hunt.

Brazilian Biomes - Chapter 2: Cerrado The Inverted Forest

April 25, 2024

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Exploring the heart of Brazil, today we land on the Cerrado. Understand how the biome is a key piece for the safeguarding of Latin-American rivers and how you can make a difference in its survival.

The Olympic Forest Project

April 15, 2024

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Initially focused on Mali and Senegal, the Olympic Forest aims to expand to the entire world by involving local communities.

The Dirty Water Dilemma

April 12, 2024

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"We're Swimming in sh*t" was stated to indicate the massive amount of pollution in the oceans. We dive into the threads of sewage and chemical pollution to understand the challenges facing our waterways today.

Tales from the Caatinga: The Vision of an Expert

April 5, 2024

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Prof. Francisca Soares de Araújo, a biologist, and Sarah Ferreira discuss here the challenges of Caatinga. In this conversation, they talked about the dangers involved in the new dynamics of this Brazilian region.

March 26th: International Climate Day

March 25, 2024

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32 years have passed since the 26th of March was deigned as Global Climate Day. How has climate changed these years and what do we have to do for the next ones?

Discover the Social Media Detox

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.

Waste Management: State of the Art and Future Emergencies

March 21, 2024

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Waste production is one of the main environmental pressures because of its many drivers and impacts. Waste reduction is a priority and it needs to focus on waste management and lower waste production.

Alm Sweet Alm

March 12, 2024

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Pastures are a living part of Alpine culture and landscape. They are a history of men and animals, an example of integration between man and nature and represent a landmark for mountain agriculture, economy and society.

Close to the Water, Far From Home: Manx Shearwaters on Migration

March 4, 2024

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The Manx Shearwater embarks on an epic 11200 km migration each Autumn, from Islands in Northern Europe as far south as Patagonia, overcoming adversity in the face of storms, collision courses, predators and light pollution.

Forest Green Rovers: the Greenest Football Team in the World

February 26, 2024

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Forest Green Rovers is an English football team becoming the world's first zero-emission club in 2018. The club aims to be a model of sustainability, showing that football can co-exist with environmental responsibility.

Farmer’s Strikes: The Need of Reshaping Spanish and European Agriculture

February 19, 2024

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We have been seeing several strikes coming from the countryside lately. What are their claims, how and to what they can affect, and which are the possible solutions?

How the EU is Revising its 2040 Climate Targets amid Farmers' Strikes

February 12, 2024

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Behind the EU's ambitious 2040 climate targets lurks a controversial omission of agricultural emissions and a heavy reliance on unproven carbon capture and storage technologies.

Will Bicycles Save the Big Cities?

February 6, 2024

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Can cars and pedestrians coexist in large cities? The number of cars is growing, and Italian mobility is unsustainable. Will the bicycle be the ideal way to get around metropolises?

Less for More: the Shrinkflation

January 30, 2024

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Michele Claus

Recently inflation has been on the rise and the cost of living has increased in all areas. Price increases are everywhere, but we would like to focus on one particular phenomenon plaguing supermarket products: shrinkflation.

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

A Battle in the Alps: A Story of Climate and Men

January 22, 2024

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Ecological tensions in the Alps appear as intense today as never before. Are the mountains we have always believed immutable so indifferent to the shared actions of man and nature?

Brazilian Biomes - Chapter 1: Caatinga

January 15, 2024

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This year, we shall explore the Brazilian landscape! First stop: Caatinga, a place once seen as empty and forgotten. Discover why this ecosystem doesn't get what it deserves and learn its challenges in staying protected!

The Time of Glyphosate

January 11, 2024

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"But then, does glyphosate kill (as environmentalists say) or does glyphosate increase agricultural yields and ensure food globally (as farmers' representatives say)?"

2023: A Year to Strengthen our Socio-Environmental Activities!

January 2, 2024

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Mark L. Miller

An overview of our 2023: an industrious year that strengthened us and added momentum to our social-environmental activities.

The Main Outcomes of COP 28

December 28, 2023

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The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) has taken place from November 30th to December 12th in Dubai. Here are some of the main points, important decisions, declarations, and outcomes.

Sustainability Implications of Dutch Far-right Victory

December 22, 2023

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The far-right victory of Dutch populist Geert Wilders fits into the growing right-wing sentiment in Europe. GreenMarked explored the implications of this election result for sustainability in the Netherlands.

The Point of View of AI

December 8, 2023

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Hello ChatGPT, can you write an essay of 500 words about the environmental impact of AI, by dividing it into an introduction, a main body and a conclusion?

The Alien Crayfish

December 5, 2023

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Michele Claus

The Louisiana red crayfish is an aggressive invasive species introduced by humans worldwide. Northern Italy is now facing its increasing spread and an outbreak of crayfish plague that has the potential to cause the extinction of the native species.