Brazil’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.
Low 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.
Si te preocupa el medio ambiente y quieres profundizar en tus conocimientos y tener más información en temas relacionados con ello, aquí tienes algunos libros que pueden interesarte.
We 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?
Desalination 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.
Social 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.
Two 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 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.
The 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.
Los países de Europa del Sur, como España, son muy sensibles a la sequía, una amenaza creciente con el cambio climático. Los humedales son incluso más sensibles, y una pieza clave en cuanto a biodiversidad y la vida humana. ¿Qué podemos hacer para protegerlos?
The 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?
Eurac Research launched ADO, a drought observatory capable of monitoring precipitation and water shortages all over the Alps.
The 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.
What 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.
The 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.
The 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.
En la Directiva Europea de Energías Renovables, se incluyen propuestas para excluir del Estudio de Impacto Ambiental a ciertas instalaciones de Energía Verde. ¿Qué efectos podrían tener estas medidas?
The 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.
Some outdoor sports increase our happiness so much that sometimes we are forget about their environmental cost.
You have most likely seen internationally renowned companies’ claims that their products are “carbon neutral”. But what are these green claims built on?
Flowers 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?
After the anti-democracy riots in Brasilia last month, Lula’s Brazil aims to simultaneously tackle social inequality and environmental protection.
Besides 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.
Uno de los principales retos de la crisis ecológica es transmitir su importancia y la necesidad de cambiar nuestro estilo de vida, si queremos salvar el planeta. ¿Podría ayudar en algo la literatura?
Eco-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.
With 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!
Big changes to packaging laws are on their way in Europe, but Italian industries and supermarkets do not really like them.
Towards 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 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.
Lula 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”
Agritourism is a symbol of Trentino, and it can help contrast the depopulation of mountain areas and the abandonment of agricultural activities.
Clashing with art is the new controversial form of environmentalism.
Aplicada por comunidades certificadas, la agroecología urbana boliviana es una forma de agricultura preparada para el futuro que puede ampliarse para contribuir a lograr la seguridad y la soberanía alimentarias locales en el país.
Many companies and countries offset their greenhouse gas emissions by planting trees. But are forest fires included in national carbon budgets?
Thanks to an idea of a decade ago, sustainable tourism has enhanced the natural and cultural value of Trentino’s protected areas.
Thanks to its well-developed forestry sector, Italy can use its wood-energy industry to tackle today’s energy and economic crisis and pave the path towards a true “Forest Sovereignty”.
As the final round of the Brazilian presidential election approaches, we hereby review some key events of Jair Bolsonaro’s past environmental agenda.
Some innovations from Australia and Italy can offer a way to handle the tons of photovoltaic panels in use right now before they become waste.
Avian influenza has struck nearly 50 million farm birds and more than 3500 wild animals all over Europe. The risk of transmission to other species is low, but intensive farming offers the perfect condition for spreading the virus.
En la Chiquitanía (Bolivia), los ríos y lagos están desapareciendo a causa de la sobreexplotación y contaminación del agua, debido a prácticas agroganaderas que dañan a las comunidades locales río abajo.
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