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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…
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…
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…
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…
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!…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…