The Appian Way: A Uniquely Italian Story
The story of one of the world’s oldest roads, yet one that remains unknown to most people. A firsthand account of the complicated relationship between people and the land they inhabit.
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The Environmental Cost of a Widespread World Cup
From excessive travel to the risk of greenwashing, the 2026 World Cup is putting FIFA’s commitment to environmental sustainability to the test.
AGRECOL TREES: The Experience of the Corralones Neighborhood Organization
At the Spring 2026 meeting, the Corralones Neighborhood Organization shared how seedlings adopted by neighbors grew strong. Now follow-up and training are needed: in 5 years, these trees will bring fruit and shade.
AGRECOL TREES: Maria Cristina Male Guardians’ Approach
Since 2021, the María Cristina Center in Cochabamba has planted fruit trees, involving youth with disabilities as guardians, fostering skills and community.
AGRECOL TREES: Interview with the Staff and the Guardians of the Caramanca Center
In Caramarca Center, 27 elders tend fruit trees planted by Agrecol Trees. Despite cold winters, apple and lemon trees now bear fruit, honoring past guardians and growing self-sufficiency for the community.
AGRECOL TREES: The First 2026 Meeting with the Tree Guardians
Raising awareness of environmental social projects matters — they boost quality of life at both local and global levels. This update on our Agrecol Trees Project broadens the tree guardians’ community and its mission.
From Climate Refugees to Innovators of Resilience: The Experience of Tuvalu
Tuvalu, the world’s fourth smallest nation, is fighting climate change with small funds and LiDAR tech. Can this tiny atoll reclaim the land from the ocean and build a new global model of resilience?
Green Literature: Mountains, Burnout, and Consumerism
How many ways of living can coexist on our planet? In Ways of Being Alive, Baptiste Morizot rethinks coexistence among all living beings, proposing a new ethical and political framework for life on Earth.
Beyond the Olympic Rings – The Cost of Sustainability
Ignored local voices, temporary city infrastructures, spiraling costs, and governance gaps. Behind the Olympic spotlight, social tensions and contested legacies emerge.
Fast Fashion – When Dressing Costs Less, What Is The Price?
A Christmas sweater becomes the prompt to question the contradictions of fashion: fast fashion, low prices, waste, and alternatives that don’t always work as we believe.
Egg Prices and the Cost of a Fragile Ecosystem
Rising egg prices may seem like an isolated problem. Still, they actually reveal a story of animal diseases, intensive farming, and how environmental degradation and biodiversity loss can impact our public health.
Running Out of Cool Days
Global warming drastically reduces the number of ideal days for running a marathon. A new study reveals that by 2045, 86% of races will see a decline in the likelihood of optimal conditions.
Food for Thought: Rethinking the Way We Eat
A third of our food is wasted while millions go hungry, draining resources and warming the planet and small daily choices can help break the cycle. Let’s review a couple of options!
COP30 in Belèm
COP30 in Belém seeks a turning point to balance commitments with concrete climate action. Between climate justice, Amazonian forests and a fair global transition.
Kept Promises or Olympic Greenwashing?
The 2026 Olympics were meant to be a symbol of sustainability — but with soaring costs and delayed works, that green promise is starting to look more like a mirage than a milestone.
Sustainability at a Crossroads between Resistance and Resilience
Sustainability stands at a crossroads: facing resistance from politics and markets, yet rooted in tech, laws, and society—quietly shaping our future beyond the headlines.
US Open: from Blue to Green
Innovative sustainability measures in the field of waste management, energy efficiency, light pollution reduction and collective commitment make Flushing Meadows courts greener.
Climate Red Flag: A Real Threat to the Future of Formula 1
A new study analyses climate risks for Formula 1, defining safety thresholds and proposing adaptations to preserve the sustainability of motorsport.
Wine and (Climate) Change
Climate change is shaking the wine world: earlier harvests, rising alcohol levels, and weaker aromas threaten quality and sustainability. Adapting viticulture is now crucial for its survival.
Experiential Learning to Advocate for the Future
Environmental education empowers youth to tackle climate crises. In Trentino, students created quizzes after field trips, turning learning into action for a greener future.
Athletics Takes the Track for Climate
World Athletics promotes sustainability with a new guide for its members, offering concrete actions to reduce the environmental impact in sport and become ambassadors for change.
Too Much, Too Often: How Overtourism Is Shrinking the Mountains
Summer sparks the desire to escape, but mass tourism leaves deep marks. In the mountains — like elsewhere — we need a new kind of travel: more respectful, more conscious, and fairer for all.
When the snow disappears
Global warming threatens the future of skiing. Possible solutions, defined in the new practical guide of the international ski federation, can transform ski resorts into models of climate resilience.
Fast Fashion Plants: The Pretty Garden Trend That’s Hurting the Planet
As more people turn to their gardens for joy, biodiversity, and a touch of green serenity, an important question arises: Where do our garden plants come from—and at what cost?
Protecting the Yellow-Bellied Toad in Trentino
The yellow-bellied toad iconically uses its brightly colored underside as a defense strategy. Yet, the survival of this species is threatened by habitat destruction. Conservation projects in Trentino aim to support their populations.
To Make a Tree…
When trees defy every record, wonders of nature are born. From Lapland to Carnia, some stories of scientific discoveries that are rewriting the books of botany.
Is a Positive Legacy Really Possible?
Predazzo’s renovated ski jump will be a leading venue at the 2026 Olympics, but what will its legacy be? An analysis of the possible future of this major sports infrastructure in Trentino
Local Authorities and Climate Responsibility: A New Awakening?
Involving local territories can be key to achieving climate neutrality. The CIRO database tracks regional performance to foster awareness and drive informed action.
Health and Environment… Well-being and Forests
Forest Therapy now represents a new way to use nature in order to foster human well-being. Among the various ecosystem services that forests offer us, Forest Therapy provides tangible opportunities for forest managers while also serving as a tool for prevention and health promotion.
A New Kick-Off
The Premier League launches its plan towards net-zero for its events by 2040, focusing on renewable energy, efficient water management and sustainable mobility.
Val di Torba
Peat extraction in South Tyrol sparks debate, but can design bridge the divide? A Salurn exhibition explores its role in shaping a hopeful post-extraction future, balancing research, politics, and society.
Trentino’s Path to a Sustainable and Biodiverse Future
With 2,300 different species, Trentino is home to a vast range of biodiversity. Much like biodiversity around the world, this natural wealth is at risk. Yet, with its strategy for sustainable development – SproSS, Trentino aims to protect and enhance this biodiversity.
Game, Set… Green!
Tennis challenges the excessive consumption of balls during its events. Innovation, recycling, repressurisation and new materials as solutions to reduce its environmental impact.
A Valley Full Of Peat And Challenges For The Future
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
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.
The First Green Airport in South America and the Caribbean is Located in the Galapagos Islands
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.
NFL Green
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.
NHL Green
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.
The Air Conditioning Ethical Dilemma
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.
NBA Green
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.
