Cats and Other Invaders: A Threat to Local Biodiversity
The Spanish government has approved a new Law regarding animal safety, but it does not consider Invasive species. What are they and why is it essential to deal correctly with them?
EU Takes Decisive Action Against Greenwashing and Misleading Environmental Claims
/in Blog /by Etienne HoekstraThe EU started to tackle greenwashing and increase consumer awareness. This follows a trend of growing environmental awareness to ensure that ecological claims match genuine efforts to protect our Planet.
12 Years Later: the Ghost of Fukushima’s Water
/in Blog /by Lorenzo Barbieri2011: an earthquake and a tsunami provoked a nuclear accident in Japan. To cool down the reactor was used seawater.
2023: that seawater is now coming back to the ocean. Is it safe for humans, flora and fauna?
The Glacier Caravan from Satellite
/in Blog /by Michele ClausThe Glacier Caravan, now in its fourth edition, ended recently. We will retrace the 6 stages through as many satellite images of each glacier, allowing everyone to see how dramatic the situation is with each passing year.
Blue Water, Clear Water… Mountain Water
/in Blog /by Matteo GecchelinNothing new on the forestry front! Hydrogeological safety technologies still pick up from the past. Time changes, but the people’s needs remain unchanged. Will we know how to do better than our ancestors?
From Crisis to Culture: The Birth of Ribeirinho Communities
/in Blog /by Sarah Santos FerreiraDiscover Amazon’s riverside communities. Explore their lifestyle, challenges, and the impact of environmental disasters. Dive into a story of resilience and connections with rivers: meet the Ribeirinhos.
The Summer of Hail Storms in Northeastern Italy
/in Blog /by Barbara CentisGigantic hailstones have repeatedly hit farm fields in northeastern Italy this summer. Will these extreme hailstorms become the “new normal” in Italy?
Education in environmental values: shaping future mindsets
/in Blog /by Paula Ruiz del CoroAs years go by, it seems that consumerism and our want for unlimited growth increases. Why does this happen and what can we do about it?
Extreme summer heat as the ‘new normal’?
/in Blog /by Etienne HoekstraNever such a hot day. Never such a hot week. Never such a hot month. Chances are that 2023 will be the warmest year on record.
Forest fires, tourist evacuations, crop failures and floods are the “new normal” you will hear people say. We show you why it’s not.
What time is it? It’s summer heatwaves time
/in Blog /by Matteo GecchelinSummer heatwaves turn out to be a predictable phenomenon for Italy. It is in recent weeks that the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security published the new National Climate Change Adaptation Plan. Will this be a definite turning point for our Country? In the meantime, heat persists, and even small provincial towns far from urban centers are affected by global climate dynamics.
Quilombola Communities: the resilience of a contemporary past
/in Blog /by Sarah Santos FerreiraBrazil’s rich cultural tapestry is interwoven with a diverse array of ethnic groups, each contributing to the nation’s vibrant heritage. Among these, the Quilombolas stand out as a testament to the resilience and tenacity of their slaved African ancestors who resisted oppression and sought freedom during the dark chapters of history.
Water Emergency is the New Normal in Trentino
/in Blog /by Barbara CentisLow water levels in lakes and reduced discharge rates in rivers, low precipitation rates and thinner glaciers. This is and will be the new normality for Trentino’s waters.
Green Literature: 5 books to deepen into Environmental Consciusness
/in Blog /by Paula Ruiz del CoroIf you are someone that cares about the environment and want to deepen your knowledge or your information into topics related to it, here are some books that may be of your interest.
The Dark Side of AI
/in Blog /by Etienne HoekstraWe are slowly becoming familiar with the possibilities of artificial intelligence. We ask Siri about the weather or have ChatGPT type our work emails. But what lies behind the innovation? This article sheds light on the dark sides of AI, revealing the potential dangers, ethical dilemmas and societal consequences of the widespread use of AI. Is it worth the price?
Drinking Water from the Sea: the World’s Next Edge?
/in Blog /by Lorenzo BarbieriDesalination by reverse osmosis is the most common method of obtaining potable water from the sea. Already widely used in the Middle East, the Pacific Countries, America and even Europe, it ensures water security in many countries. However, it is too early to call this method “what will save us from global water shortage” because it is still too energy inefficient.
Friends of Mother Earth the Brotherhood of Francis
/in Blog /by Riccardo CodevillaSocial Friendship heals the limits of modern individualism. Pope Francis shows us a new world, a new diet of existence, a new way of life that embraces the horizon of a mankid that is friendly to its neighbor. The closest neighbor is indeed Planet Earth, of which we are an integral part. How can we make this evolutionary leap? The Encyclical “Brothers All” gives us enlightening advice that we will explore, at least in part.
A Pinnacle Crumbles in the Alps: Hydrogeological Safety in Veneto and Trentino
/in Blog /by Lorenzo BarbieriTwo iconic pinnacles on the Veneto-Trentino border give way after a week of thunderstorms. Funding and technical knowledge are needed to prevent hydrogeological risk and strategic choices are needed to best guide the course of nature.
Caiçara People: Guardians of Brazil’s Coastal Heritage
/in Blog /by Sarah Santos FerreiraCaiçara people are the guardians of Brazil’s coastal heritage. Their deep connection to water, their culture and way of life is threatened by urgent environmental challenges.
Circular Economy: Waste as a Secondary Raw Material
/in Blog /by Barbara CentisThe linear economy model is no longer sustainable. By fully applying the circular economy model, two startups from Trentino, Italy, show how waste materials can be treated and converted into resources for different industries.
Spain’s Wetlands at Risk: We need different Agricultural Practices to Ensure Conservation
/in Blog /by Paula Ruiz del CoroSouthern Europe countries, like Spain, are sensitive to drought, which is an impending threat due to global warming. Wetlands are even more sensitive and key for biodiversity and human life. What can we do to protect them?
Even the Netherlands Faces Imminent Shortage of Drinking Water
/in Blog /by Etienne HoekstraThe Netherlands is renowned for its water management. Drinking water flows from the tap, but not for long if no immediate action is taken. What is happening in the water country per excellence?
The Alpine Drought Observatory
/in Blog /by Michele ClausEurac Research launched ADO, a drought observatory capable of monitoring precipitation and water shortages all over the Alps.
Drought in Italy: Perception and Reality
/in Blog /by Lorenzo BarbieriThe severe winter drought left most of Italy with critically low levels of water. Yet, for most Italians droughts are still seen as a temporary problem.
Like Dwarfs Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
/in Blog /by Matteo GecchelinWhat are Monumental Trees and how can they be recognized? Like for our grandparents, it is up to us to remember them, protect them and value them for the good of society.
Social-Ecological Legacies of African-Brazilian Religions
/in Blog /by Sarah Santos FerreiraThe interaction between African and Brazilian ethnicities during the colonial period culminated in the formation of traditional terreiro communities, which still play important role for their social-ecological impact.
A New Green Mobility Plan for Trento, Italy
/in Blog /by Barbara CentisThe city of Trento sustains high levels of traffic every day. The city council has recently approved a new Green Mobility Plan that defines objectives and actions to promote local sustainable mobility.
Green Energy: definitive solution or band-aid?
/in Blog /by Paula Ruiz del CoroWith the Renewable Energy Directive, the Spanish government proposed to abolish the need of Environmental Impact Assessment for “Green Energy facilities”.
The Environmental Policies of the World Economic Forum: Conspiracy or Salvation?
/in Blog /by Riccardo CodevillaThe behavior of the World Economic Forum has raised controversial opinions among the people. Some look at the Forum with suspicion, others believe they truly care and act for the environment.
The (Un)Sustainable Sport
/in Blog /by Michele ClausSome outdoor sports increase our happiness so much that sometimes we are forget about their environmental cost.
What are Companies’ Green Claims Built On?
/in Blog /by Etienne HoekstraYou have most likely seen internationally renowned companies’ claims that their products are “carbon neutral”. But what are these green claims built on?
Plants Know Their Way Forward: Alpine Species Migrate to Escape Environmental Changes
/in Blog /by Matteo GecchelinFlowers and plants are moving unexpectedly in the Alps to survive. By escaping environmental changes they will somehow make it. Are we also ready to deal with the environmental changes that we are facing?
Brazil’s Transversal Approach for the Environment
/in Blog /by Sarah Santos FerreiraAfter the anti-democracy riots in Brasilia last month, Lula’s Brazil aims to simultaneously tackle social inequality and environmental protection.
The Bark Beetle: A Threat for Trentino’s Forests
/in Blog /by Barbara CentisBesides destroying extensive forested areas in North Italy in 2018, windstorm Vaia exposed forests to further threats. The surviving forests are now struggling against bark beetle attacks.
Catalyzing Environmental Changes: The Potential of Literature
/in Blog /by Paula Ruiz del CoroCan literature help transmit the importance and need to change our lifestyle to tackle the environmental crisis and save the planet?
Eco-Villages 2.0: Opportunity or Danger?
/in Blog /by Riccardo CodevillaEco-villages connect people and nature to create regenerative, more than sustainable communities. Differently from the original ones of the ‘70s, Eco-Villages 2.0 are orchestrated through internet and artificial intelligence.
Born in 2022. Officially Building Up our Environmental Organization
/in Blog /by adminWith the birth of ECONTROVERTIA APS, the GreenMarked platform and Social Media Detox moved to a whole new level. Have a look at our accomplishments in 2022 and get your 2023 membership card!
How to Change the Status Quo of Packaging
/in Blog /by Michele ClausBig changes to packaging laws are on their way in Europe, but Italian industries and supermarkets do not really like them.
The EU Climate Agreement: Making the Polluter Pay
/in Blog /by Etienne HoekstraTowards a more ambitious European climate policy: To achieve a 55 % emission cut by 2030, the EU wants to make the polluter pay for its emissions.
The Energy Crisis is Pressuring Dairy Farms in Trentino and Veneto. What is the State of the Art?
/in Blog /by Matteo GecchelinThe energy crisis halts milk and cheese production in mountain areas. State incentives for “multifunctional” farms can be effective against the ups and downs of the market and consumer demands.
Brazil’s 2023 Environmental Agenda: First Steps towards Reintegration
/in Blog /by Sarah Santos FerreiraLula is Brazil’s new official president. At COP 27 he delivered a strong environmental message to the world: “Brazil will stand for the Amazon and the indigenous people living in there”
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