Even Plants Climb Mountains
How do plants travel? And how much is climate change contributing to their migrations?
Agroecology in Brazil: From the Fields to University
/in Blog /by Mark L. MillerWith Professor Dr. Fernando Silveira Franco, we discuss the development of agroecology in Brazil: the rise from the land, the spread across universities, the integration in national policies.
The Provincial Environmental Energy Plan 2021-2030 of the Autonomous Province of Trento.
/in Blog /by Barbara CentisTrentino has approved a cutting-edge Environmental Energy plan for 2021-2030, focusing on actions to save energy, increase the efficiency of homes and industries, and boost electricity generation from renewable sources.
Bolivian Agroecology in Harmony with Forest Conservation
/in Agrecol Trees, Blog /by Mark L. MillerIn 2018-2019, wildfires destroyed many forested areas of the Chiquitania, Bolivia. Connecting agroecology, forest conservation and restoration, GreenMarked and PROBIOMA-PROBIOTEC set up a plant nursery and started transferring new trees to the wild forest.
8 billion. Are we not too many?
/in Blog /by Lorenzo BarbieriBy 2050 there will probably be 10 billion people living on Earth. Without any development plan focused on energy and natural resources regeneration, aren’t we too many?
Creating Water in the Desert: An Innovation to Fight Water Shortages in Extreme Droughts
/in Blog /by Etienne HoekstraA solution to fight severe droughts and water shortages might come from a Dutch Artist: SunGlacier, the first water multiplier that uses the sun to make ice and water.
CAREGA PROJECT: Local charcoal as a strategic tool for the bioeconomy of the Piccole Dolomiti Vicentine
/in Blog /by Matteo GecchelinThe CAREGA Project offers a way to convert scraps of timber production into charcoal, thus from a production waste product into bioenergy.
2035: the death of fuel-burning cars?
/in Blog /by Michele ClausWill all Europeans be driving an electric car by 2035. Will all fuel-burning cars be demolished? Other ways can help reach zero-emissions targets. Biofuels can already assure savings and fewer emissions.
Agroforestry to Fight Food Insecurity in Brazil
/in Blog /by Mark L. MillerThe high unemployment and the pandemic have led many Brazilians to a condition of food vulnerability. To tackle the hunger crisis, agroecological farmers like Ana Bovoy in São Paulo created a net of food distribution initiatives all over the country.
An Agroecological Farm in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
/in Agrecol Trees, Blog /by Mark L. MillerTwo Bolivian college students tell us their experience in the agroecological farm of Santa Cruz de la Sierra supported by GreenMarked. Can agroecology help Bolivia achieve food security and reforest burned areas?
Trentino’s Beefarming Reinvents Itself to Stay Ahead of the Hard Times
/in Blog /by Barbara CentisDiseases, plant products overuse, and adverse weather conditions are threatening honey bees. How did Trentino’s beekeeping industry reinvent itself to tackle the hard times?
A hungry game: climate change, COVID-19, and the Ukraine war
/in Blog /by Lorenzo BarbieriWith the climate crisis, the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine the risk of a global food crisis has become very real.
A State-Of-The-Art Review of the Biomass Supply Chain in Trentino and Veneto
/in Blog /by Matteo GecchelinThe EU has claimed that using biomass for energy purposes can cause too much pressure on local ecosystems. Is it really so also in Trentino and Veneto?
Climate friendly post-COVID traveling
/in Blog /by Etienne HoekstraNow that many countries are slowly readapting to a post-Covid era, will people’s travel habits change? Will environmental unsustainable cheap flights still exist?
War in Ukraine. What about the environment?
/in Blog /by Lorenzo BarbieriThe environment is the silent casualty of war. What are the effects of the war in Ukraine on the environment?
Vertical Farming: A Future-proof Winning Strategy
/in Blog /by Barbara CentisVertical farming was born to fight the increasing unsustainability of worldwide cities but it helps tackle many other environmental critical issues.
The fine balance between humans and wildlife
/in Blog /by Michele ClausTragic encounters between humans and wildlife have happened too often in Italy. The delicate balance and coexistence between the two needs constant monitoring and prompt measures.
A traineeship in agroecology. The review of two Bolivian university students
/in Agrecol Trees, Blog /by Mark L. MillerTwo engaging stories about the role of Bolivian agroecology in promoting sustainable development among the young generations.
Transparency in the Voluntary Carbon Market
/in Blog /by Etienne HoekstraThe voluntary carbon market offers compensation for carbon dioxide emissions. To work properly, however, it must be more effective and transparent.
Agroecology and social tree-planting to tackle the climate crisis. The story and view of a Bolivian agroecological producer
/in Agrecol Trees, Blog /by Mark L. MillerOur Agrecol Trees project in Bolivia is also a place for sharing authentic environmental stories. Read the story of Nelly: a farming community leader, a true land guardian and climate crisis fighter.
The “Invisible” pollution in the building and construction industry
/in Blog /by Michele ClausConstruction sites are an important source of plastic pollution in urban areas. Plastic fences and packaging materials can be subject to weathering and pollute the environment.
From prevention to action. Causes and consequences of forest fires in Italy
/in Blog /by Matteo GecchelinPrevention and adaptation are key to mitigate the risk of fires in Italy. How can we reduce the impact of forest fires on the environment and the society?
“This Continent of Smoke”. Australia’s bushfires exacerbated by the climate crisis
/in Blog /by Barbara CentisThe climate crisis has broken the delicate balance of fire-prone Australian ecosystems, thus threatening the life of animals, plants, and humans.
Adapt or burn. A look at the dramatic increase of wildfires in Italy to get ready for summer 2022
/in Blog /by Matteo GecchelinDroughts and high temperatures have raised the number of forest fires in the Alps. Unlike the fire-adapted Mediterranean environment, Alpine ecosystems are not ready for these events.
With the Russian-Ukrainian war natural gas is out of the game. Is the European Union’s Green Deal derailing?
/in Blog /by Lorenzo BarbieriRenewables are not yet enough to help the EU reach total energy independence. In January, the Parliament decided to bet on nuclear power. How green is this bet?
How much water does your 24-hours day consume?
/in Blog /by Etienne HoekstraHow much water do we use every day? Understanding how we use water is crucial to tackle the water crisis and sustain the freshwater demand of all beings.
African Swine Fever outbreak in Italy: should have we expected it?
/in Blog /by Michele ClausThe African Swine Fewer arrived in Italy at the beginning of the year, presumably from imported pork meat. This new outbreak confirms an indirect effect of our unsustainable lifestyle.
The environmental and cultural importance of species-rich mountain meadows and their ecological restoration
/in Blog /by Matteo GecchelinMeadows are a high-value element of the mountain landscape. Their conservation and restoration, however, requires a lot of maintenance, preservation, and protection.
Starting, shaping and consolidating projects: our 2021 year review
/in Blog /by Mark L. MillerIn 2021, many of our environmental ideas evolved into real projects. GreenMarked is not only an environmental blog and education platform! Here is a recap of our projects.
A participatory process for Trentino’s Sustainable Development
/in Blog /by Barbara CentisThanks to a participatory process that involved citizens, students, experts, authorities, NGOs, and tourism agencies, Trentino became a cutting-edge province in terms of sustainable development.
A European proposal: nuclear and natural gas labeled as “green energy”. Is it greenwashing?
/in Blog /by Lorenzo BarbieriTo drop coal Europe needs new ways to generate green energy. Is labelling nuclear and natural gas as green energy a greenwashing or sustainable strategy?
Five Golden Threads – A roadmap to spread agroecology in Trentino
/in Blog /by Riccardo CodevillaFive golden threads are the five steps we, as GreenMarked, have used to spread agroecology in Trentino. Looking back at the road we travelled, what do we still need to prosper?
An increasing blue risk – The Netherlands and the rising sea level
/in Blog /by Etienne HoekstraAlthough Dutch people have excelled their ability to live below the sea level, their sea defense system may not be enough to contrast the growing sea level caused by the climate crisis.
Trentino Clima 2021-2023: Countermeasures to mitigate the climate crisis in Trentino
/in Blog /by Barbara CentisProviding the provincial administration with guidelines to contrast the climate crisis locally, the Trentino Clima 2021-2023 Plan is an excellent example of virtuous engagement between public and private bodies.
Agroecology to fight back Alpine pastures abandonment
/in Blog /by Matteo GecchelinWhen it comes to mountain and rural areas abandonment, modern agroecology might be the solution to restore those landscapes that have been managed for centuries.
A school, windstorm Vaia and Alpine forests restoration
/in Blog /by Mark L. MillerA tree planting activity in Trentino has taught secondary school students about extreme events, reforestation and the human impact on Alpine forests.
Future-proof Dutch agriculture
/in Blog /by Etienne HoekstraBesides devastating extensive monocultures, can the Netherlands hope for a future-proof agriculture?
Agroecology for a better water management in Trentino
/in Blog /by Mark L. MillerEven though it is still poorly known in Europe, agroecology can be further implemented with modern and traditional farming practices to improve Trentino’s water management.
Green Rooftops: old-school solutions for today’s problems
/in Blog /by Michele ClausGreen rooftops cannot replace real forests and parks but they can create small biodiversity oases in highly urbanized areas and contribute to the fight against the climate crisis.
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