sustainability
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Environmental detox in the city
The ‘environmental detox’ is like a guilt-free Christmas dinner, filling the planet with clean energy and fresh air. If binge eating is the sweet sin,…
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Planetary boundaries
Crossing planetary boundaries is like building a tower of bricks, if you remove one too many pieces the whole thing collapses! Planetary boundaries are like…
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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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Works and strategies against coastal erosion
Coastal erosion, that phenomenon that makes beaches disappear faster than ice cream in the sun! It is as if the sea has decided to restructure…
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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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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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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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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…