In Europe the recycling of WEEE, Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment is still low. Only a part is disposed of in an adequate manner while the rest is thrown into the common landfills once it is considered old,...
International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide
celebration of lunar science and exploration, celestial observation, and our
cultural and personal connections to the Moon. One day each year, everyone on
Earth is invited to observe, learn about, and celebrate the Moon...
Global warming is the evil of this century. Human beings are
responsible for climate change and for what is happening to the environment.
Scientists are all in agreement in blaming human activities and the intensive
exploitation of natural resources for global warming,...
The European Commission launched an initiative regarding a study on the relevance of biodegradable and compostable plastics in a circular economy. The project BIO-PLASTICS EUROPE will focus on sustainability strategies and solutions for bio-based products to support the Plastics...
European football’s governing body (UEFA) said it will plant 600,000 trees across 12 countries as part of its commitment to offset carbon emissions from travel to next year’s European Championships.
Instead of hosting in one or two countries, as is...
Sustainability is not only environmental but also social in
the Philippines where, in exchange for a kilo of plastic, a kilo of rice is
donated. The campaign was taken after the discovery in March, in the Philippine
Sea, of a dead whale...
Following a rigorous selection process, ESA has selected a
new satellite mission to fill in a critical missing piece of the climate
jigsaw. By measuring radiation emitted by Earth into space, FORUM will provide
new insight into the planet's radiation budget and...
The hottest ticket in New York today is at the United
Nations, where world leaders will hold a Climate Action Summit to address
climate change. U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres bluntly told nations to
"come with concrete plans" to ramp up commitments...
A telethon to raise funds against deforestation. Denmark
Plant Trees, a television program during which they raised funds to plant
trees, was broadcast in Denmark on TV2. Thanks to donations from individuals
and companies, the event ended with a total of 2.67...
This morning there was a strong explosion at the Eni refinery in Sannazzaro de 'Burgondi, near Pavia, one of the largest in Italy. The alarm was launched in the early morning. The island 7 of the plant was on...
