biodiversity
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Ecological intelligence
Ecological intelligence is like having a green superpower, where instead of flying or becoming invisible, we are able to recognise the impact of our actions…
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Marine benthos, life on the bottom
Ah, the marine benthos! It’s not the name of a folk singer, but if it were, it would certainly be someone with a deep and…
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War and environmental impact
The environmental impact of military operations is a serious topic, but imagine for a moment if the armed forces decided to ‘go green’. We could…
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Natural cemeteries, a sustainable approach to burial
Natural cemeteries represent a green revolution in the post-mortem world, where eternal rest is combined with sustainability. Instead of leaving behind a tombstone, a legacy…
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Bioindicators in environmental analysis
Bio-indicators are the investigators of the ecosystem, always looking for clues to pollution. Imagine a mushroom, intent on revealing the reactivity of the soil! Thanks…
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Food, inalienable right
Imagine if food could talk; how many sad stories we would hear from abandoned broccoli in the fridge or forgotten apples in the fruit bowl!…
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PFAS, contamination and removal
PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals’ for their incredible longevity, are like those party guests who never leave, sticking to the couch in our environment.…
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Lichens between symbiosis and adaptation
When a fungus and an algae meet, an ecological success story is born: welcome to the fascinating world of lichens! And who would have thought…
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Naturalistic engineering & hydrogeological instability
Naturalistic engineering is the green answer to the grey problem of hydrogeological instability. Plants are not just for aesthetics; they are the protagonists in this…
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Ozone, invisible guardian of the Earth
Fortunately, ozone forms naturally in the stratosphere, creating a protective barrier that allows us to enjoy the sun without turning into red lobsters. And to…