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Game, Set… Green!

January 7, 2025

Tennis challenges the excessive consumption of balls during its events. Innovation, recycling, repressurisation and new materials as solutions to reduce its environmental impact.

A case study on the success of The Ocean Cleanup

Once Upon a Time: the Pavement in the City

December 31, 2024

Barbara Centis

Across the globe, "depaving" transforms cities by replacing excess pavement with green spaces, cooling streets, reducing floods, and boosting biodiversity. This movement reimagines urban design for a sustainable future.

Technologies for Solving the Insect Puzzle

December 27, 2024

Jennifer Lüdtke

We’ve explored space and the moon, yet much about Earth remains a mystery. Insects, the largest animal group, are barely understood. New technologies promise to transform biodiversity monitoring.

A Valley Full Of Peat And Challenges For The Future

December 16, 2024

Lorenzo Barbieri

Once dominated by peatlands, the Adige Valley now faces the challenge of balancing economic interests with environmental restoration. In this conflict, design plays a key role in sparking dialogue and driving change through creative solutions.

The Political Identity of the Climate Crisis

December 10, 2024

Etienne Hoekstra

Climate change is political at its core. Progress demands bold policies, strong institutions, and social action to turn science and tech into real change for a sustainable future.

Valencia Floods: Extreme Events under a Changing Climate

December 7, 2024

Paula Ruiz del Coro

Valencia's floods show how climate change intensifies extreme weather, with rising temps making heavy rainfall more frequent. Nature-based solutions, like sustainable urban drainage, offer hope for resilience.

A Blinking Santa: The Effects of Light Pollution on Biodiversity

November 28, 2024

Jennifer Lüdtke

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

Pietro Boniciolli

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.

Baseball and Air Quality

November 18, 2024

Pietro Boniciolli

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

Matteo Gecchelin

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

Lorenzo Barbieri

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

Barbara Centis

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

Jennifer Lüdtke

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.

Renewable Revolution in the EU

October 14, 2024

Etienne Hoekstra

The EU reached a significant milestone in 2024, with renewables overtaking fossil fuels in electricity generation for the first time. However, the transition has not been without challenges.

NFL Green

October 7, 2024

Pietro Boniciolli

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

Sarah Santos Ferreira

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

Paula Ruiz del Coro

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?

Biodiversity: Who Are You?

September 16, 2024

Matteo Gecchelin

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

Pietro Boniciolli

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.

High-Altitude Insect Migrations with Dr. Will Hawkes

September 2, 2024

Jennifer Lüdtke

Insect migrations are crucial for pollination, pest control, and nutrient transport. Dr. Will Hawkes' research in the Pyrenees shows millions of insects cross a high-altitude mountain pass annually.

The Air Conditioning Ethical Dilemma

August 26, 2024

Lorenzo Barbieri

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.

Drowned by the Climate: Brazil's Flooding Nightmare

August 20, 2024

Sarah Santos Ferreira

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.

NBA Green

August 13, 2024

Pietro Boniciolli

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

Paula Ruiz del Coro

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.

Cows Among The Trees

August 2, 2024

Matteo Gecchelin

How can livestock farming and forestry coexist in the Alps? Cows, goats, and pigs in high mountain forests revive historical landscapes, benefiting farmers, woodcutters, and tourists through forest grazing.

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Read the Stories of the Avisio River in Time as told by the seventh graders of the Secondary school of Lavis, Trento!

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