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Caps and bottles united against plastic pollution
As of 3 July 2024, plastic bottle caps have become inseparable from their bottles in Europe. Now, drinking from a bottle with the cap attached…
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Mosquitoes: annoying pests or ecological heroes?
In Italy, some 60 mosquito species remind us that even the smallest creatures can have a big impact on our lives. And while we arm…
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Sand withdrawal, threat to the coast
The removal of sand from beaches is sand-napping, which can have disastrous consequences for the environment. Without sand, beaches become vulnerable, a bit like a…
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Hottentot fig tree, the silent invasion
The Hottentot Fig is the diva of the dunes; it flaunts a bloom so flamboyant that even native plants cannot help but admire it. But…
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Sunscreens and UV rays? Reflect, don’t absorb!
“Every year, about 14,000 tonnes of sunscreen end up in the sea, and some of it is like an invitation to a coral bleaching party.”…
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The threat of the saline wedge
“The saline wedge is a hydrogeological phenomenon that occurs when salt water from the sea seeps into coastal aquifers, often due to excessive freshwater withdrawal.”…
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The Vermocane, a bio-indicator that does not go unnoticed
“The worm is not just an inhabitant of the sea, but a messenger from the depths who invites us to reflect on the impact of…
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World Environment Day
‘Our land, our future. We are Generation Restoration’ World Environment Day, celebrated every year on 5 June, is a global initiative established by the United…