A school, windstorm Vaia and Alpine forests restoration
A 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
/en Blog /por Etienne HoekstraBesides devastating extensive monocultures, can the Netherlands hope for a future-proof agriculture?
Agroecology for a better water management in Trentino
/en Blog /por 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
/en Blog /por 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.
The climate crisis and the floods in Central Europe
/en Blog /por Lorenzo BarbieriLooking back at last summer’s dramatic floods in Central Europe, it is clear that natural disasters linked to the climate crisis are no longer events of only Mediterranean regions.
A stakeholder analysis to spread agroecology in Trentino
/en Blog /por Mark L. MillerA stakeholder analysis to launch our “Environmental Blogging Boost 4 Students” project to increase the spread of agroecological knowledge and know-hows in Trentino.
Carbon banking to tackle the climate crisis
/en Blog /por Etienne HoekstraRabobank and Microsoft join forces to help achieve the climate crisis targets.
Tre fotogallerie per raccontare il progetto “Ri-Generazione Detox in Piana”
/en Blog /por Mark L. MillerA Dump of Recyclable Waste
/en Blog /por Michele ClausWhy does the “Ischia-Podetti” dump keep on growing despite all the effort of the people of Trentino to improve their home waste separation?
An organic district for the Province of Trento: rejected, but…
/en Blog /por Mark L. MillerThe referendum to establish a provincial organic district in Trentino was rejected but it shows that more than 65,000 Trentino citizens want a more sustainable type of agriculture.
Who stands for the organic district referendum?
/en Blog /por Mark L. MillerTwo days from referendum day, which political party has openly sided for and against the provincial organic district in Trentino?
Trentino and its farming sector. Time to return the favor for cleaner water courses
/en Blog /por Mark L. MillerDue to farming products, the Adige river and many water courses in Val di Non have recorded exceedances of the admissible contamination thresholds.
Running in the usual direction
/en Blog /por Mark L. MillerThe high use of water-contaminating synthetic fertilizers and plant protection products, zero-biodiversity policy within the farmland are still the core values of the farming business in Trentino.
Healthier agroecosystems for the whole community
/en Blog /por Mark L. MillerA vineyard or an apple orchard are not just agroindustrial areas to exploit for food production or the livelihood and profits of farmers. They are multifunctional agroecosystems that affect the quality of life and health local citizens.
Applying the European Green Deal. Is the Netherlands Fit for 55?
/en Blog /por Etienne HoekstraThe new “Fit for 55” legislation aims to reach 55 % net emissions reduction target by 2030, making Europe the first emission-neutral continent. Is the Netherlands ready for “Fit for 55”?
Royal Dutch Shell forced to drastically reduce CO₂ emissions
/en Blog /por Etienne HoekstraShell lost the trial against Friends of the Earth – Netherlands and will have to drop their CO2 emissions by 45 % by the end of 2030. For the second time, a Dutch Jury has charged an oil company for climate responsibility.
The Loneliness of Face Masks
/en Blog /por Lorenzo BarbieriFace masks against Covid-19 must be used to protect the public health. Yet they can threaten the health of oceans and drylands if littered.
Climate Justice as a Human Right
/en Blog /por Etienne HoekstraThe new frontier of environmentalism is making climate justice be recognized as a human right. Environmental NGOs are making transnational corporations liable for climate change damages.
Farm Hedges and Urban Greening for Better Buffer and Transition Zones
/en Blog /por Michele ClausAdding more nature onto industrialized farm fields and more green areas within cemented cities can help local biodiversity. Green buffer and transition zones are a good example.
The Interest of Fossil Fuel Corporations and Agribusiness Enterprises in Climate Policies
/en Blog /por Etienne HoekstraCorrupted project collaborations between environmental NGOs, governments and fossil fuel corporations and agribusiness enterprises can tamper meaningful climate policies and secure business-as-usual profits.
A case study on the success of The Ocean Cleanup
/en Blog /por Etienne HoekstraIn 2012, he had the idea to clean up the plastic waste of the oceans. In 2017, his idea gathered more than 31M$. Read the business review of The Ocean Cleanup case study.
The “Native Carbon Tree” Project Kick-off
/en Agrecol Trees, Blog /por Mark L. MillerTogether with the Bolivian Foundation “AGRECOL Andes”, we kicked-off the “Native Carbon Tree” project to plant agroecological trees in the metropolitan area of Cochabamba.
2020: Turning a Personal Blog into a Business
/en Blog /por Mark L. Miller2020 finally ended. It was an outstanding experience. Here’s our 2020 GreenMarked year review.
Life on Land
/en Blog /por Etienne HoekstraIn Paganella si disbosca ancora: la MTB contro la devastazione dello sci
/en Blog /por Michele ClausUn Fico Secco
/en Blog /por Mark L. MillerLa Decrescita Felice e il Green Deal Europeo per la Transizione Ecologica dell’Europa
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