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Light pollution and responsible lighting
Light pollution is that brilliant phenomenon that turns our cities into mini-Las Vegas. Nocturnal animals find themselves partying in the spotlight when they would prefer…
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Air pollution and respiratory allergies
Air pollution is like that noisy neighbour who won’t let you sleep: annoying and always present. And as if that wasn’t enough, it also combines…
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Eutrophication and toxic blooms threaten our waters
Eutrophication is like a pool party where everyone brings food, but no one bothers to clean up afterwards. Aquatic plants binge on nutrients until there…
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Mushrooms and drainage: the recipe for a healthy environment
Mushrooms are not only a culinary delight or the silent inhabitants of the woods, but also little ecological superheroes! With their incredible ability to transform…
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Alien plants are not from Mars
Alien plants, not the ones with antennas and X-ray eyes, but the ones that silently invade our ecosystems, are a curious topic that scientists are…
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Artificial intelligence at the service of beekeeping
Imagine a world where bees, nature’s little architects, are watched over and supported by an invisible network of advanced technology. This is not a futuristic…
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Toxic legacy: asbestos risk in Italy
World Asbestos Victims’ Day on 28 April is an important time to reflect on the significant impacts this widespread material has had on human health…
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Food waste: a social, economic and environmental issue
Food waste affects more than a third of the food produced on our planet each year. It occurs throughout the supply chain, from producer to…
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Noise pollution: the silent impact on our lives
Noise pollution occurs when we are exposed to excessively loud sounds in our surroundings. Sources are many and include vehicular traffic, railways, air transport, industrial…
