Environment

Organic photovoltaics: in Settimo Torinese solar panels are made with blueberries

Presented a few days ago in Turin, the “blueberry” organic photovoltaic panel has already made half the world talk about itself. Nothing to do with the traditional silicon modules available on the market: the solar cells of this so-called […]

They create the world's first superconductor that works at room temperature

A team of scientists has created in the laboratory a device capable of realizing superconductivity at room temperature He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Superconductivity […]

Coca Cola goes white for polar bears

Coca Cola has made its deal with the panda: starting from November 1, the most famous drink in the world will be sold in special "total white" cans and bottles, as part of "Arctic Home", a WWF campaign for protection of polar bears threatened […]

The incredible images of tree barks seen up close, extraordinary natural works of art

The shots of the French botanical photographer show us the extraordinary beauty of the planet and the nature that surrounds us. Le […]

Australia is burning, a wall of fire is about to hit Sydney: inhabitants ready to evacuate

The flames are uncontrollable and difficult to tame. Fires threaten 100 homes and the only way to escape is to escape He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him I […]

Pesticide abolition in agriculture: Switzerland prepares to vote historic referendum, first in the world

Switzerland votes for the abolition of chemical pesticides from agriculture. This is the first country to take such a step He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Switzerland […]

Forests with bigger and bigger trees around the world, here's why

Climate change favors the presence and growth of giant trees. This was revealed by a study conducted by Wageningen University and Nanjing University. According to the research, the so-called giant forests are located within a specific climate […]

Decima Malafede Nature Reserve: 21 hectares of forest and its animals at risk of cutting

The Decima - Malafede regional nature reserve is considered one of the largest lowland forests in the Mediterranean basin, yet as many as 21 hectares of mixed forest could be cut He is about to end […]

Brazil: penalty discounts for prisoners who produce electricity by pedaling

An interesting example comes from Brazil regarding the possibility of offering prisoners discounts for the sentence for good behavior, as long as they are constantly committed to the production of electricity in a completely ecological and green […]

Voragine in Casoria, swallowed up garbage trucks and evacuated buildings

The road suddenly opened and swallowed a garbage truck. The driver is in hospital for investigations and the area has been cleared. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him This […]

Mysterious bacteria discovered that know how to absorb oil and diesel spilled into the sea

Bacteria that naturally manage to biodegrade fossil fuels that end up in the oceans due to spills discovered He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Discovery […]

Contagious photovoltaics: the roof of the neighborhood is increasingly solar!

The neighbor's roof is increasingly ... photovoltaic. Here's how neighbors envy can become environmentally healthy He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Tmb Fire Salary: PM10 and dioxin beyond the limits. Arson hypothesis grows, resulting in environmental disaster

Dioxin more than doubled in two monitoring stations and a waste emergency looming on the eve of the Christmas holidays. Rome risks paralysis but in the meantime the ARPA provides the first data on air quality following the fire that affected the […]

Waste emergency in Rome: the landfill in Riano is not up to standard

The bicameral parliamentary commission on the waste cycle has said no to the Riano and Corcolle landfills. At least for now. But what will happen after Malagrotta closes? He is about to end up run […]

The oldest beech trees in Europe have been discovered: they are in Calabria and are over 620 years old

In Calabria, in the Pollino National Park, the two oldest beech trees in Europe, which are more than 600 years old, have been discovered. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

At the Venice Film Festival, a short film on the climate crisis makes us reflect: this is what awaits us if we do not immediately do something

A short film on the climate crisis and with polar bears as protagonists will be screened at the Venice Film Festival "What […]

Wecyclers: in Africa waste goes by bicycle (and rewards the inhabitants)

In Nigeria, the innovative urban waste management system, the "Wecyclers", won first place at the 2014 edition of Sustainia, a competition that rewards the best sustainable projects in the world He […]

Cockatoo parrots are amazing: they know how to build cutlery to eat their favorite seeds. I study

Cockatoo parrots, known for their intelligence, build cutlery-like tools to eat their favorite seeds. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him I […]

This is the list of the most extreme heatwaves ever recorded (and it should make us think very well)

A team of scientists has identified the most extreme heatwaves ever recorded globally over the past 60 years: they are the alarm bells (gone unheard) of the climate crisis He is about to end up run […]

Fifth energy account: doubts after the publication of the ranking

After the publication of the first ranking, the first bad moods arrive. Meanwhile, the incentives are decreasing day by day He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him fifth […]

The pink swings that break down divisions, installed for children in the wall between Mexico and the USA

Two professors have devised up and down swings that connect Mexico and the USA along the wall that separates them: a peaceful protest against divisions They […]

Sumac: the ancient Sicilian antioxidant spice to be rediscovered before it disappears

The sumac is a very ancient plant rich in beneficial properties for the body. Let's find out what it is and how to use it He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Yaguas National Park established: Peru protects one of the last intact forests on Earth

In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the Yaguas National Park was born, a huge green lung that will protect millions of hectares of wild and roadless areas from deforestation. But not only. Peru, which established it, with its protection will […]

Vetbus: in Istanbul vets travel by bus to treat the city's stray dogs and cats

The Vetbus is a real bus that takes vets around the city of Istanbul in search of animals to treat. Stray […]

Do you want to have more confidence in the future? Observe a photo of nature!

A photo of nature could help you have more faith in the future and be more optimistic He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Print […]

“Immediately declare a state of global climate emergency”, the petition launched by young activists from all over the world

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How wind power saved Texas from the polar vortex

Wind power saved Texas from a possible blackout caused by the cold emergency. The cold record caused a surge in energy demands. Earlier this week, electricity demand hit a peak that had never before been reached, totaling 52.277 MW. He […]

Hanami in October: in Japan the cherry trees bloom again

In autumn the leaves fall and Nature takes on new colors. Or not? In Japan, in the middle of October, we are witnessing a completely out of season phenomenon: the famous cherry blossom or hanami He […]

3D printed flexible photovoltaic panels will power a Tesla car for more than 15 km

3D printed photovoltaic panels developed by a Newcastle University research group will power the 15.100km car journey that begins in September. The initiative is part of the Charge Around Australia project He […]

The dangerous hoax of 35 euros in the bill to pay the arrears of others

A hoax. In these days, a message has been circulating on social networks and on WhatsApp according to which in the electricity bills of April we will see an extra 35 euros charged, to pay off what the defaulters have not paid He […]

Recoil: how to recover used vegetable oil and transform it into energy

How to transform waste oils into fuel? The project, co-financed by the EU, is called Recoil He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Dispose […]

Croatia: transparent snail discovered 1 km deep

It was hidden, away from prying eyes, in an underground cave that reaches a depth of 1.300 meters. Its scientific name is Zospeum tholussum but despite the complex name, it is a snail with an almost transparent shell, discovered in Croatia He […]

Xylella, shock amendment: from 1 or 5 years of imprisonment for those who do not uproot sick olive trees

Olive trees affected by Xyella must be destroyed and those who do not face up to 5 years in prison. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him An […]

Producing drinking water from the air thanks to solar energy, the Genny device wins CES 2020

Genny, the innovative device capable of producing water from the air, was named product of the year for energy efficiency at CES in Las Vegas The […]

How to explain respect for animals to children: the beautiful anecdote by Jane Goodall

In Jane Goodall's childhood there is a great little story that contains an important teaching. Jane Goodalls is known throughout the world as the "Lady of the Chimpanzees". For years she has been fighting for their defense and her love for animals […]

New species of solitary bee discovered in Israel

A new species of bee has been identified and described in the plains of Israel. It is called Lasioglossum dorchini. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

Chlorpyrifos: the US court orders to ban pesticides that damage development in children

The San Francisco Court of Appeals obliged the EPA to definitively rule on chlorpyrifos by banning it within 60 days He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Some […]

Photovoltaic on demand? Here is the ultra-thin chip that can store solar energy for up to 18 years

Solar energy can be stored in a chip for up to 18 years: a study led by Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden) could make the energy of our star become on demand, opening the doors to new scenarios for photovoltaics He […]

The rainbow and the lightning together: the spectacular photo that immortalizes the rare phenomenon

Rainbow and lightning: a rare couple to be immortalized together. The real estate agent Greg McCown, on August 9 Tucson, Arizona (USA), managed to take a photo that went around the web and which represents the two atmospheric phenomena at the […]

Amaranth, the treasure of the Incas against GMOs Monsanto

Amaranth versus Monsanto. Will it be a plant known since ancient times to oppose Monsanto's actions? The news is from a couple of years ago, but is currently continuing to bounce among Social Media precisely in a period in which Monsanto seems […]

Eco wiz: how I turn your food scraps into water

Our garbage could be used for water production. It's not some environmentalist's visionary dream, but what Eco Wiz, a revolutionary machine named after the Singapore start-up that made it, is capable of: transforming food scraps into clean water. He […]

From MIT here's how to get fresh water from the fog

Even from nothing you can get water. Or rather from what is there but you can hardly see it. Mist is the last source of blue gold provided by Earth. And the idea of using it to bring drinking water where it is lacking is from a group of […]

Poecilia mexicana: homosexual fish to be more attractive to females

An unusual strategy for attracting females, homosexuality. The Poecilia mexicana, a freshwater tropical fish belonging to the family of the Poeciliidae, of the order Cyprinodontiformes, uses an infallible technique to conquer the specimens of […]

Insects are desperately sought to ward off ecological Armageddon

Three-quarters of flying insects in nature reserves across Germany have vanished in 27 years, with serious implications for all life on Earth. Here is the research. He is about to end up run over, […]

Photovoltaic on agricultural roofs, incentives are on the way that can save companies from expensive bills

A call for tenders for agricultural parks is coming, much awaited by farms struggling - even them - with expensive bills He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him A […]

Deforestation: Is the solution really paying people not to cut trees?

Reduce deforestation by rewarding those who do not cut down trees. A new study from Northwestern University suggests it could be a solution to revolutionizing global strategy. Reduce […]

Europe excludes palm oil biofuel from renewable sources. And Malaysia sues

For Europe, palm oil biodiesel is not a biofuel. But Malaysia does not agree and initiates a dispute claim He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him For […]

Temporary urban forest: 15 trees in the heart of Paris

A forest made up of 15 thousand trees has sprung up in the heart of Paris since last September 15th and can be visited by citizens and tourists until next September 23rd. This is a temporary installation aimed at raising awareness among citizens […]

In Singapore, the desalination plant that looks like a large green park

In Singapore, a large part of drinking water is obtained through desalination. Today the island can boast a plant under construction designed with a particularly green spirit. It is able to treat not only salt water and is on its way to being […]

The extraordinary trees created with topiary art (PHOTO)

In San Francisco, every house has its own personality, but it is not an architectural question, but what each one manages to achieve with topiary art. A […]

How to produce drinking water from nothing, with solar energy (PHOTO AND VIDEO)

Producing drinking water from scratch, using only solar energy. It is not science fiction but an already existing technology. It is called SunGlacier DC03 and is a special cone that extracts and collects humidity from the air using clean energy. […]

New York bans disposable polystyrene containers

Great news for the planet. New York City has decided to ban single-use polystyrene containers. The city aims to say goodbye to expanded polystyrene waste in landfills to protect the environment. He […]

The mistake you must never make when opening a can of tuna

How many times, preparing a plate of pasta or a salad, have we opened a can of tuna and let the oil drain in the sink? He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him How […]

Google also invests in photovoltaics in Germany

Google is turning more and more green. The most famous search engine in the world - not new to investments in the renewable energy sector with its company Energy Google - has decided to focus again on solar energy, this time crossing the US borders […]

Fifth energy account: the GSE meter goes down. Another three months of incentives?

Fifth energy account. After the continuous increases of the counter that records the incentives for the photovoltaic, the figure reported by the GSE website has undergone a slight decrease. No tampering, no errors. The indicative annual cost of […]

Hydropanels that produce 10 liters of drinking water a day from the air

Obtaining drinking water from the air is possible and can be done using only the energy of the sun. How? Thanks to Source, a solar-powered device, similar to a panel, but capable of accumulating up to 10 liters of water per day from the air. We […]

Fatwa to protect Indonesia's animals, illegal hunting and trade against sharia law

A fatwa against the illegal trade in Indonesia's endangered animals, such as tigers, rhinos, orangutans, elephants and other endangered species. It was issued by the country's highest Islamic authority, the Ulema council, and it is a historic […]

The warriors of the sun: the Masai women who bring light thanks to photovoltaics

The warriors of the sun. This is the nickname given to a group of Masai women, who set out at sunset with portable photovoltaic panels in tow. Real fighters, who fight against poverty and darkness by bringing electricity where it is lacking, in […]

Shoot the seagulls to save the whales

Killing the seagulls to save the whales, a questionable solution to say the least. The Chubut state government has instructed sharpshooters to shoot the hungry gulls that attack the cetaceans, injuring the adults and killing the young. The Larus […]

The book that makes drinking water really works

A book whose pages can filter water and make it drinkable. It is called "Drinkable book", we talked about it some time ago and now it has been shown to be effective in the first field tests. the "drinking book" combines treated paper with printed […]

Thermal Energy Bill: the decree at the end of the month?

The decree governing solar thermal should be ready by October He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Thermal […]

Europe ready to ban plastic packaging. Word of the new commissioner for the environment and the oceans

Following the ban on single-use plastics, the EU aims to eliminate plastic packaging and reduce the use of products that release microplastics La […]

Plants communicate with each other using underground networks (and they know what is happening on the surface)

Plants have developed surprisingly complex communication networks that allow them to communicate about what is happening on the surface. Let's not call them "simple" plants! He is about to end up run […]

Organic photovoltaics: England believes (and invests)

The decision was unanimous: the £ 150.000 check went to the organic photovoltaic project developed by a small company, Oxford Photovoltaics. And so, a few days ago, the Technology Strategy Board and Research UK - one of the British government's […]

Today's children will suffer more climate disasters than their grandparents. I study

Those born today are destined to suffer many more climatic disasters during their life than their grandparents He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Those […]

Dandelion seeds fly in a way unknown before. I study

Impossible but it happens, indeed, it is normalcy. The seeds of the common dandelion, or dandelion, fly by a method previously unknown. The work, led by a research group at the University of Edinburgh, could be used by scientists to create useful […]

Three tons of plastic waste processed in a colorful forest (for an important purpose)

Danish artist Thomas Dambo created "The Future Forest" in Mexico City, a forest made entirely of recycled plastic. Danish […]

World Turtle Day: what to do to safeguard the world's oldest creatures

Wonderful turtles! Today is dedicated to them, the most ancient creatures in the world. Like every year, May 23 is celebrated on World Turtle Day, the World Turtle Day, established by the non-profit organization American Tortoise Rescue with the […]

4 new species of parasitic wasps perfectly preserved in their hosts for 40 million years (VIDEO)

Parasitic wasps already existed several million years ago but a new project coordinated by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), has allowed researchers to see them for the first time inside their hosts. He […]

Biofuel from biomass thanks to a bacterium present in the human intestine

In the future, biodiesel could be produced directly from biomass and agricultural waste, without affecting the production of products intended for food use. All thanks to the use of a bacterium, Escherichia coli, whose natural habitat is the human […]

New flood in Genoa, a victim: volunteers are sought

Genoa again. Still a flood. Still victims. Autumn, a disastrous period for the Ligurian capital that last night had to deal with extreme rainfall. While the usual controversies about the lack of alert by the authorities flare up, some areas of […]

What would happen if we turned the Sahara desert into a huge solar park?

What would happen if we turned the Sahara desert into a giant solar park? He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him What […]

Unesco warns Poland: do not touch the primeval forest of Europe

Unesco still defends the Polish Bialowieza forest, a World Heritage Site, which is in danger of being destroyed by the Polish government He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Unesco […]

No more trees "imprisoned" in plastic tubes, there are alternatives to support young plants

The Woodland Trust announces that it will phase out all plastic supports for the new trees by the end of the year The […]

Polish forest of Białowieża: logging is also illegal for the EU

The oldest primeval forest in Europe is one step away from salvation. The European Court of Justice has issued the final ruling confirming that the logging of the Białowieża forest in Poland is illegal. This is why it must be stopped He […]

Photographer manages to capture the huge penis of a humpback whale during a jump

Photographer John Goodridge managed to capture the incredible image of a humpback whale penis out of the water. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him A […]

Bean plants are sentient beings (and can make decisions)

A particular species of bean might make decisions about its actions: plants might have a conscience He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Are […]

Goodbye nuclear. Fukushima 100% renewable by 2040

Three years after Japan's nuclear crisis, Fukushima prefecture announces that it will become 100% renewable by 2040. The region, which has a population of around two million, doesn't want to know anything about the energy of the atom, too. if […]

Fifth energy account: incentives exhausted before 27 August?

The race for incentives is making real the possibility that the latter may run out shortly, perhaps even before the entry into force of the fifth energy account He is about to end up run over, his […]

Scientists make seawater drinkable in just 30 minutes thanks to sunlight

Scientists discover how to make seawater drinkable in just 30 minutes thanks to sunlight, saving energy. The […]

Air conditioner, cleaning the filters is not enough. The "tricks" to know before turning it back on for the summer

Summer is upon us and air conditioners may soon need to be turned on on hot days. It is therefore important not to be caught unprepared and take care of maintenance and cleaning in time to obtain maximum results, safely and reducing energy waste. […]

SpongeBob and Patrik Star exist! Scientists immortalize a sponge and a starfish that truly resembles the cartoon

An incredible shot portrays a yellow sponge and a pink starfish, very similar to the famous couple protagonist of the cartoon He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him An […]

Drumi: the new ecological and portable pedal washing machine (VIDEO)

Designed for camping or for those obsessed with absolute sustainability, the new Drumi pedal washing machine by Yirego allows you to wash up to seven items without wasting any electricity. He is about […]

Traces of coronavirus found in Paris' non-potable waters (but no risk for potable ones)

Traces of coronavirus found in Paris's non-drinking water from the Eau de Paris municipal laboratory but no risk to drinking water Traces […]

Climate crisis, scientists alarm: it is record hot on both poles, in Antarctica 40 degrees above average

Surprising heat waves on both poles of the Earth are alarming scientists who warn: These "unprecedented" events could lead to a more rapid and sudden collapse of the climate He is about to end up run […]

The largest fish in the sea is officially female!

What is the absolute largest fish known so far? A new study has ranked female whale sharks as the longest fish He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him What […]

The United Nations certifies the new record temperature of 38 ° C in the Arctic

According to experts from the World Meteorological Organization, these new record temperatures are nothing more than the reflection of anthropogenic global warming According […]

The bewildering images of plastic waste in the sea

Plastic bags and bottles, food packaging, packaging and much more. This is the alarming spectacle of Hong Kong's beaches, literally submerged in mountains of waste. He is about to end up run over, […]

The Sahara desert turns into a green expanse every 20 years. The discovery of MIT

The Sahara changes from a desert to a green expanse every 20 years. I study. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him From […]

Recycled plastic bottles release far more dangerous chemicals than virgin PET bottles: the study

Drinking from recycled plastic bottles is potentially harmful to our health. A recent study confirmed PET that has undergone the recycling process releases more contaminants in beverages than "virgin" PET. He […]

Plants are intelligent and understand when they take a risk

Plants are beautiful, because they fill our cities and gardens with color and life, and also useful, as they give us fruit and oxygen. In fact, however, we tend to consider them as passive elements of the landscape: on the other hand, they do […]

“Sheep's head”, the curious fish with incredibly human-like teeth

He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Nature […]

Satellite images reveal that the Sahara hides billions of lonely trees

Most of these trees are invisible to most satellites but have finally been counted The […]

Tokyo installs solar roads that produce energy for the 2020 Olympics

Ahead of the 2020 Olympics, Tokyo is preparing to build solar roads, capable of producing clean energy He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Ahead […]

Dendrology: trees tell us about the past and help us understand it

By studying the rings that are formed during the growth of plants we can know the climatic conditions of the past The […]

Fifth energy account: the GSE updates the photovoltaic meter

The GSE meter has been updated with the values linked to the new incentive system for photovoltaics, which is now nearing its end He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him fifth […]

Exploitation of ice: icebergs to meet drinking water needs?

If, in the near future, we were to find ourselves on holiday in the Canaries and we saw, in the middle of the sub-tropical zone, an iceberg half immersed in the Atlantic Ocean, the last thing we need to think about will be a sensational and sudden […]

Are the olive trees of Salento really in danger due to a bacterium?

Olives of Salento, is the danger real? Are the olive trees of Salento really in danger? In recent weeks, worrying, sometimes alarming news has circulated about the situation of olive trees in Salento, which would have been attacked by a killer […]

Beer waste mixed with this natural fertilizer, results as the best pesticide, also increasing the yield of lettuce

A new study, conducted in Spain, has found that a beer by-product mixed with manure is an excellent natural pesticide A […]

Nanotechnology: the molecular electric motor from one nanometer is coming

The new molecular electric motor is born in Massachusetts. 60 times smaller than a hair, it will be useful for medical equipment He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Of […]

Summer Solstice: Today the day lasts 16 hours

Summer solstice. Today the arrival of summer is celebrated all over the world, with great events, gatherings and various kinds of initiatives: love for science or for myth? He is about to end up run […]

Fifth Energy Account: the 5 changes to the decree introduced by Passera

Maybe it's the right time. Here are the changes that the Ministry of Economic Development is working on He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him fifth […]

Stromboli volcano: extraordinary show of lapilli and lava (VIDEO)

Stromboli returns to show. The Aeolian volcano gave rise to a series of explosions from the mouths located on the crater terrace He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Stromboli […]

Glyphosate, the hypothesis of fraud on the data that allowed the re-approval in Europe appears

PAN Europe asked the European Commission not to consider the studies on glyphosate conducted by LPT, a laboratory accused of fraud He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

New carnivorous plant discovered in North America: it is able to distinguish pollinating insects from its prey

Botanists have discovered a new family of carnivorous plants in the North of the United States with unprecedented behavior He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Botanists […]

Cold fusion: Mondaini, another competitor of Rossi's E-cat?

Is the era of DIY cold fusion opening up? The new proposal by Rendo Mondaini, who with a few simple tools claims to have achieved electrolytic cold fusion He is about to end up run over, his mother […]

Deductions 50 and 65%: the clarifications of the Revenue Agency on eco-bonuses

Tax deductions, new clarifications arrive from the Revenue Agency on bonuses of 50 and 65% renewed until 31 December 2013. It should be remembered that this extension was introduced by the decree-law of 4 June 2013, n. 63, which entered into force […]

The starfish after the epidemic return to populate the coasts of Southern California

Finally, some good news regarding starfish! These beautiful animals are returning to populate the seas of California after a mysterious syndrome in recent years has killed millions of specimens. He […]

Bees, bumblebees and pollinating insects increasingly at risk: EU towards reducing safeguards?

Current European policies are not doing enough to protect bees, bumblebees and wild bees that are increasingly declining from pesticides. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Current […]

The taste of coffee may never be the same due to climate change

The climate crisis will reduce the quantity of crops but will also have a negative impact on the quality and taste of coffee I […]

Mistletoe has unique and extraordinary biological properties, the new discovery

Mistletoe is a mysterious parasitic plant, once considered magical by Celtic druids. Today it is a medicinal plant, but also a popular Christmas decoration, here's what the researchers found in a new study analyzing its breathing. He […]

Key Energy: here is the list of appliances that consume the most in stand-by

It is now known that household appliances and electronic equipment consume a lot even when they are in stand-by mode. But are there some that consume more than others? Well yes! This is the case of photocopiers, decoders, routers and some televisions, […]

Amazing behavior of bees discovered during solar eclipses

Bees stop buzzing during solar eclipses. The phenomenon was observed on August 21, 2017 in the USA, when the Sun became completely black for a few minutes, and reported by a research group from the University of Missouri. He […]

How bees alert others to the presence of a killer hornet is amazing

New study shows for the first time that bees use a specific "sound" to communicate the presence of giant hornets He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him New […]

Cocoa farmers taste chocolate for the first time (VIDEO)

We are now so used to enjoying chocolate and having it available when we want that we never wonder where it really comes from and how it is produced. Cocoa growers and harvesters, who dedicate their entire lives to work on the plantations, for […]

GMO cotton: Monsanto violates laws and destroys agriculture. The denunciation of Vandana Shiva

India is one of the largest cotton farmers in the world, with reference to both conventional cotton and GMO cotton. Now Indian authorities suspect Monsanto has violated competition laws. New troubles for the GMO multinational? He […]

Tiger Mosquito: Insecticides kill bees, butterflies and fireflies

Do-it-yourself against the tiger mosquito is causing a real massacre of bees, butterflies and fireflies. From the WWF comes an appeal in defense of urban fauna and public health, both threatened by the indiscriminate use of insecticides to control […]

An endless and absurd amount of plastic packaging for a single pair of shoes: a report from a reader

One of our readers told us about the impact of online shopping on the environment: packages arrive loaded with packaging He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Let's […]

An Australian farmer obtained the first seedless lychees

An Australian farmer managed to produce the first seedless lychees after twenty years of experiments by crossing different varieties He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him An […]

The fallen leaves from the trees turn into batteries

What to do with the leaves that have fallen from the trees? The use for artistic creations is now well established, they could be exploited to accumulate energy, becoming the raw material of batteries He […]

The Caribbean suffocated by tons of plastic. The shocking photos we never want to see

We associate the Caribbean with crystal clear sea and multicolored fish. Unfortunately, the scenario could be very different and color the sea not so much the fish as the tons of plastic waste. Some photos of some time ago that portray the waters […]

From Tuscany the hybrid tractor for increasingly sustainable agriculture

After the bio-diesel tractors used by the Monte Vibiano company in its project to zero emissions, another interesting novelty for sustainable agriculture comes from Tuscany: it is the hybrid tractor developed by the Edi Progetti company of Pontedera, […]

Are home heating costs on the rise? 3 super simple tricks to cut your bills this winter

Winter promises to be harsh, but bills don't necessarily have to be very high to keep us warm He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Winter […]

Renewables: the UK wants to close its nuclear and coal plants by focusing everything on offshore wind

The British government will auction off four offshore blocks for the construction of wind farms that will provide the country with clean energy He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Air conditioner maintenance: what to do before the big heat arrives

Although there are many and effective solutions to cool down, especially when it is too hot, the air conditioner is used. It is therefore time to do some maintenance, to make it work at its best and reduce waste He […]

Do-it-yourself energy diagnosis: how to remedy the energy consumption in the house

With a simple and smart walk you can easily conduct an energy audit of your home yourself and spot many problems. As you inspect your home, write a list of the areas you have inspected and the related problems you have found. This list will help […]

Microplastics, it is alarm! All the fish of Lake Lugano are full of them

Unfortunately, microplastics are found numerous in the waters of seas, rivers and lakes all over the world. New laboratory analyzes have highlighted the presence of these substances in the fish of Lake Lugano also known as Ceresio. What is worrying […]

The capybara is the animal of the moment, protagonist of the new Disney film

Thanks to the Disney film, the capybara has become a celebrity. But not everyone likes it and many are asking the authorities to intervene He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Thanks […]

Weather alert: between today and tomorrow gusts of wind and red sand, especially in the South and on the islands

Wind gusts are expected between Saturday 12 and 13 March with possible deposits of red Sahara sand. The weather forecast is not very reassuring for this weekend for the South and the islands He is […]

In Portugal, the government pays citizens 5 cents for each plastic bottle returned

The Portuguese government has decided to reward consumers by offering them 5 cents for every plastic bottle returned. To […]

Coal-fired power plants: another 1200 new projects around the world

1.200 new coal plants could be built in the next few years. According to the new analysis conducted by the World Resources Institute, the possibility of this happening is concrete He is about to end […]

'Aquatic cocaine': the Chinese natural remedy that is driving two marine species to extinction

China's craze for 'aquatic cocaine' is driving two marine species to extinction. This is how the swim bladder of the vaquita, a small porpoise, and of the totoaba, a large Mexican fish is defined. He […]

The EU wants to ban the mancozeb pesticide also from imported bananas, but the lobbies are not happy with it

Soon the use of the mancozeb fungicide could become illegal even for bananas imported from Latin America - to the detriment of the multinationals that import into our continent He is about to end up […]

Wonders from the depths: the submerged Grand Canyon explored for the first time (PHOTO & VIDEO)

The submerged Grand Canyon was first explored. The feat was accomplished off the coast of Australia by an international team that includes Ismar-Cnr. Researchers mapped 4.000 square kilometers in detail, finding lone coral walls and living reefs […]

A third of plant and animal species could become extinct in the next 50 years. I study

By 2070, a third of the planet's plant and animal species could become extinct due to climate change He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him By […]

230 species live in seas around the world: ocean census presented in London

The results of the census of the seas were presented this morning in London with which the scientists of the Census of Marine Life managed to catalog over 230 thousand species of marine animals and plants. He […]

Fifth Energy Bill: the 5 changes proposed by the Regions

After the opening of the Government, here are the five modification proposals put forward by the Regions He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him fifth […]

The Korean "artificial sun" beats all records: it maintains 100 million degrees for 20 seconds

KSTAR, the Korean artificial sun, broke all records, keeping the temperature of 20 million degrees for 100 seconds He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

New river dolphin species discovered in the Amazon

New river dolphin species discovered in Brazil. It is the first time this has happened since the end of the First World War. It is called Araguaian Boto or Boto-do-Araguaia and they gave it the name of the watercourse in which it was found, the […]

Ecolabel: what developments?

Many consumers have approached organic and the most attentive have learned to seek and recognize the brands and certifications that distinguish organic and GMO free products. Among the latter, the Community eco-label stands out, the Ecolabel, […]

SOS Chocolate: adopt a cocoa plant too!

To make a good chocolate you need a good cocoa. And a good cocoa is produced with respect for nature and biodiversity, and becomes even better if it contributes to the sustenance of small producers in the Southern hemisphere. For this reason Equoland, […]

In Sweden and Norway there are libraries that float in the fjords

In Sweden and Norway there are library ships that carry books to the islands that are difficult to reach: active since the 50s, they risk closing He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

The completely pesticide-free Indian state, which has become a world model

A corner of green nestled in the heart of the Himalayas, completely free from pesticides and ever richer. It is Sikkim, the first Indian state that said goodbye to substances that poison the lands by resorting exclusively to organic He […]

The man who is saving California butterflies from extinction in his garden (PHOTO)

The California butterfly of the Battus philenor species until recently was at high risk of extinction but in recent times a biologist has intervened to save the species starting from his home garden. La […]

Three million bees died from the pesticide used against the Zika virus

Growing concern over the spread of the Zika virus in the United States is leading to extreme prevention measures that are sadly harming bees. In areas where mosquitoes are widespread, South Carolina authorities are using massive doses of insecticides […]

Scientists accidentally discovered the "plastic-eating" enzyme

Too much plastic on Earth, the oceans are full of them. But an enzyme could "eat" some of the most polluting types, making it a candidate to become the scavenger of our planet. The discovery, actually the result of a "mistake", was conducted by […]

Humanity needs bumblebees, but it is causing them to die out faster than expected

According to new research, bumblebees are decreasing dramatically in both North America and Europe, due to extreme natural phenomena. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him According […]

So your morning coffee could accelerate the extinction of these species

According to recent research, everything we consume on a daily basis has a significant impact in another part of the world. Hence, all the choices we make every day have an influence on the natural world and the balance of biodiversity. International […]

Sahara Solar Breeder Project: solar energy from the desert to save the planet

What perhaps will be considered the most daring and ambitious solar energy project ever: the Sahara Solar Breeder Project was born from a collaboration between Japanese and Algerian researchers. A project that will have the ultimate goal of meeting […]

Photovoltaic gives Nobel Prize thanks to graphene

There could be a real Russian revolution in the future of photovoltaics, and not only that, thanks to the discovery of a new highly conductive, transparent, flexible, but at the same time resistant material. It is graphene, which could be used […]

Pesticides and GMO tests in Hawaii: health and ecosystem at risk

Hawaii, a lost paradise? Golden beaches, unspoiled landscapes: these are the characteristics of the Hawaiian Islands in the common imagination. The reality is unfortunately quite different. The most famous islands of the Pacific have been chosen […]

The difficult relationship between offshore wind and sea lions

Among the thousand problems to be solved when designing an offshore wind farm there is also the one you don't expect: the attack of a sea lion He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him I […]

"The gate to hell" is getting bigger and bigger: scientists warn about the Batagaika crater in Siberia

The Batagaika crater in Siberia is widening by about 20-30 meters per year. An impressive pace due to changes in the climate. The […]

Drinking water bonus, requests are underway: who is eligible and how to apply

Throughout the month of February it will be possible to apply for financial support intended to cover the costs of improving drinking water in private apartments and businesses. The […]

The magical seaweed that dyes the sea of Salento in electric blue (PHOTO)

An intense, deep and extraordinary color. All thanks to noctiluca scintillans, the microalgae famous for its biolumescence, immortalized in the shots of the environmental photographer Quintino Mita. The protagonist of this show is the park of […]

Xylella: Is It Really New Case Boom?

Xylella in Puglia, there is still fear for the bacterium that has brought the centuries-old olive trees of Puglia to their knees. Last February, a new monitoring was carried out by ARIF, the regional agency for irrigation and forestry activities […]

50% deductions: eco-bonuses on furniture also extended to built-in appliances

More news on tax deductions. A new eco-bonus may soon be introduced. This time the personal income tax deductions concern built-in appliances. Not just furniture. The system of reliefs for the renovation of buildings also includes these household […]

Waste emergency: in Terzigno there is guerrilla warfare!

After the events of the past few days, the situation in Terzigno, in the province of Naples, seems to be getting worse by the hour. In fact, the waste emergency continues - and it goes from bad to worse, a historical problem for the whole of Campania. He […]

The farmer who planted more than 2 million sunflowers to make people happy

Scott Thompson is the Wisconsin farmer who has decided to plant more than 2 million sunflowers to make people happy In […]

In Madrid the first basketball court in the world made of recycled glass

Madrid will soon open the first basketball court in the world to be entirely created from glass recycled by citizens. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Madrid […]

Belone, the record-breaking bird hidden in amber for 100 million years

It has remained encased in amber for nearly 100 million years, from the Cretaceous period until today. It is a small bird, which enjoys a primacy: it is the best preserved specimen from the time of the dinosaurs It […]

Between Messina and Reggio Calabria there is an underwater landfill. Here are the terrible images that prove it

The problem of waste at sea is increasingly dramatic also in our country. Now to confirm how this situation is out of control come the terrible images taken by an underwater camera in the Strait of Messina. He […]

DIY spring centerpiece with recycled objects: many ideas to make your table beautiful

Glass and tin cans, jars of various shapes and sizes, old bottles: there are so many things you can recycle to create delicious spring centerpieces He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

Submarine turbines that produce 10 times more energy from waves than a nuclear power plant

Producing clean energy by exploiting the waves of the sea. An idea not entirely new but in Japan it is a reality and promises to produce 10 times more energy than nuclear power He is about to end up […]

Not just BPA, here's what they found in water left over 24 hours in a plastic bottle (or water bottle)

A new study has identified more than 400 toxic substances inside reusable plastic bottles that could migrate and contaminate the water they contain He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

Roundup Monsanto: 5 more reasons to ban glyphosate

Roundup under indictment. The effects of Monsanto's Roundup herbicide, a glyphosate-based product, were recently the subject of a study by a group of Danish scientists, who investigated the effects on enzyme activities and gastrointestinal health […]

Istanbul: Sultanhamet becomes a pedestrian area and a "low environmental impact" area

Sultanahmet Square and the entire district of the same name in Istanbul are now closed to cars. The Municipality of the Turkish capital, in an attempt to protect the historic center, has decided to make the peninsula, which represents one of the […]

Recycled plastic roads: Holland says goodbye to asphalt

Replacing asphalt with recycled plastic on the roads? In Rotterdam, the project could soon become a reality. The VolkerWessels company has in fact started to propose a new form of road covering made with recycled plastic. He […]

First map of bee species from around the world made

Scientists have mapped the distribution of all 20.000 bee species on Earth. The map will help protect them He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him There […]

Even the boreal forests at risk due to man

A new study has shown that biodiversity in Canada's forests is reduced when human activities begin to exceed 50 percent of available land He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Le […]

Revolutionary result: researchers unravel the mysteries of the long-theorized fifth force of nature

A research team led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has unraveled the mysteries of the fifth force of nature He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him There […]

Because you should never throw used oil down the sink or toilet

Used oil must never be thrown down the sink or toilet because it is highly polluting: it must be disposed of in landfills He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

Self-certification Lazio, Lombardy and Campania: the forms to be downloaded to circulate during the curfew

Necessary in Campania, Lombardy and Lazio. The self-certification form for travel is back. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Kermit, the frog of the Muppets really exists (PHOTO)

Kermit the Frog really exists. The famous Muppet amphibian has been spotted in Costa Rica. After the bat-toad discovered in the country in 2013 and the rain frog, now it is the turn of a new and particular glass frog, characterized by having transparent […]

Whale beached in Rosignano (Li): the massacre of cetaceans continues in the Tyrrhenian Sea:

A fin whale over 17 meters long and about 2,5 tons in weight was beached in the early afternoon yesterday in a small bay on the coast of Rosignano, a province of Livorno. This was revealed by a note from the Arpat Toscana, which also reveals how, […]

Scientists call for a ban on filtered cigarettes

The trillions of cigarette butts we find everywhere are highly toxic waste. Scientists are calling for a ban on selling filtered cigarettes. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Cigarettes […]

Farewell to the giant sequoia with the 'tunnel', symbol of California (PHOTO)

The world says goodbye to Pioneer Cabin Tree, the historic giant sequoia that collapsed in California in a storm. […]

The incredible windows and photovoltaic walls, made with food waste, which are inspired by the Northern Lights

AuREUS uses vegetable waste and works independently from the direct presence of the sun, transforming UV rays into an energy source. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Unlike […]

Without tourists, the Earth is repopulated with wild animals (even rare)

Nature proves to be able to recover quickly from the constant insults of mankind: without tourism, wild species have increased. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Canceled […]

Pharrell Williams challenges us to save the oceans from plastic with a video game (VIDEO)

The oceans are increasingly polluted due to plastic waste that continues to reach their waters, forming real islands. How can we save the oceans from plastic? - […]

Goodbye old light bulbs: here is the guide to choosing the best products on the market

Goodbye old light bulbs. After 130 years of history, from 1 September in Europe the last incandescent bulbs in circulation will also retire, those with a power between 25 and 40 watts, while the others had been gradually phased out since 2009. […]

Goodbye holes? In Rome, the first road in the world built with graphene asphalt

To tackle the problem of potholes, Rome will be the first city in the world to experiment with Ecopave, the new recyclable and highly resistant graphene asphalt. The experimentation will start on via Ardeatina He […]

CITES agrees with elephants: the derogation for the ivory trade has been rejected

Elephants and rhinos can breathe a sigh of relief. The demand from Tanzania and Zambia to sell their ivory reserves was also rejected by Cities. After making their proposal during the UN international conference on biodiversity underway in Doha, […]

The resources of the green economy are not infinite: Unep raises the alarm on REE metals

The challenge for the next few years will be to increase the recovery rate of REE metals. Unep, the United Nations development program, has in fact launched a new alarm regarding the exhaustion of Rare Earth Elements (rare elements of the earth). He […]

Orchids scam bees by producing fake pollen, the same as real one

Orchids are expert scammers and have come up with different ways to trick bees into reproducing. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Unable […]

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is different from the Chernobyl one and we shouldn't fear the worst

While a truce is being announced to open humanitarian corridors, what is worrying in these hours is the advance towards a second nuclear power plant after the one in Zaporizhzhia. But what risks are there with an attack on a Ukrainian nuclear […]

India to ban plastic bags, plates, glasses, bottles and straws for Gandhi's birthday

An important turning point against the use of single-use plastics also comes from India where, on the occasion of Gandhi's birthday, the country will ban 6 different products made of single-use plastic. He […]

Giant tortoises believed to be extinct return to their Galapagos after 100 years

Last year in the Galapagos the last giant tortoise had disappeared. A very serious loss that testifies to the state of suffering of some species. But today good news has arrived from the Galapagos. The giant tortoise has returned to live in its […]