G.T.M.
COP30 in Belém: the Amazon becomes a summit
From 10 to 21 November, COP30 takes place in a symbolic location, in the heart of the Amazon. Brazil is calling on the countries of the world to restore mutual trust and the spirit of collective mobilisation for the common good.
Articles by G.T.M.
Climate emergency
The slaughter of the pink dolphins: a natural tragedy with causes that remain a mystery
Lifestyles
The Randello Reserve and other secret beaches of Sicily
The nature reserves of the island’s south-east are an incredible mix of sea, stone and vegetation. Just a few kilometres from the jewels of Sicilian Baroque
Practical ecology
What are the oldest trees in Italy? And where do they grow?
From north to south, the whole of our peninsula (islands included) preserves specimens that are thousands of years old, which have withstood the passing of time and the offences of man. Here are the most significant.
Practical ecology
The area of woodland in Italy is increasing. But how healthy is it?
Italy now has 11 million hectares of woods and green areas. But regulatory complexity and economic interests could ‘send this fine result up in smoke’
Eco thinking
Why do birds sing?
How do birds create their prodigious warbling? What does it mean? Can they learn ‘melodies’ from other birds? And is it true that they also sing purely for pleasure?
Climate emergency
The silent effect of an invisible gas: what F-gases are and how we are fighting them
Lifestyles
How to make a homemade Easter egg: tips (in the kitchen and beyond) for celebrating sustainably
Easter is a great opportunity to spend time with friends and our little ones, to dust off traditions together and also to create new ones in a more sustainable spirit. Hands in the chocolate, then: let’s get started!
Practical ecology
Living without bills: a buyer’s guide to off-grid systems
From photovoltaic technology to total self-sufficiency, a choice that is possible today for those who want to change their lives – and their finances.
From around the world
Earthquake in Myanmar: the latest tremor in a long seismic history
Sustainable technology
Rare earths: where they are, what they are and why they make the world go round. But they are not eco-friendly
Practical ecology
The value of energy efficiency in the property market: how much green homes cost
Lifestyles
Is daylight saving time eco-friendly or not?