Science & Technology

Volunteers at Christmas: Tips for Helping Others During the Holidays

22 December, 2019

Buy gifts, shop for dinner, book flights to escape to the other side of the world. This is how people usually celebrate one of the most anticipated days of the year. For many people Christmas has now become synonymous with…

Human Rights and the Environment: What Does International Law State?

21 December, 2019

We all know that the environment is increasingly at risk because of man. For this reason, it is essential to investigate the connection between human rights and the environment. In recent years, public attention has focused on the problem of…

Climate Crisis Is Already Affecting Kids Health – And It Will Get Worse

21 December, 2019

Climate change will keep on damaging kids health. In fact, an entire generation is under threat, unless there are immediate cuts in fossil fuel emissions. Not to mention the increase in fatal infectious diseases and the increase in victims of…

Sami Peoples in Sweden Face the Consequences of Global Warming

20 December, 2019

In the long Arctic winter, reindeer usually dig the snow with their snouts to find the mosses and lichens. In recent years, however, climate change has made winters milder. Moreover, rising temperatures have brought unusual rainfall, which freezes to the…

Pet-Friendly Holidays: How to Spend Christmas with Pets

19 December, 2019

Sharing Christmas with our four-legged friends makes everything more exciting. However, they also need special attention during the holidays. For example, you may have to choose their menu or to organize any trips with them. If that's the case, here…

Being Journalists Is Dangerous According to World Press Freedom Index

18 December, 2019

Journalists investigate and tell the truth, questioning authority if necessary. Today, however, this role is increasingly under threat. As a result, press freedom is under attack in several areas of the world. The rise of authoritarian and nationalist leaders has…

In South Australia You Can Grow Vegetables in the Desert

18 December, 2019

Seen from the satellite, South Australia looks like a reddish spot. In fact, among the six states of the Australian Federation, it is the largest. From above, except for the huge stretch of coastline that includes Adelaide, you can see…

Stateless Persons: How Many People in the World Have no Homeland?

17 December, 2019

Stateless persons are people that no state recognizes as its citizens. This means that they do not have a set of rights and cannot participate fully in the social and political life of the country in which they actually live.…

Sustainable New Year’s Eve: Smart Tips for a Green Party

17 December, 2019

Immediately after Christmas, there comes another holiday that we love to celebrate - New Year's Eve. There are many ways to celebrate this occurrence. Some people opt for the classic dinner at home, while others prefer parties and events outside.…

Immigrant Lebanon Women Work as Servants in Inhuman Conditions

16 December, 2019

When we talk about Lebanon and migrants, we think about the refugees of the war in Syria. But if we go beyond the surface we discover that in this same area there is another reality that deserves great attention. It…

Disposable Appliances: Why They Don’t Last as Long as They Used to

15 December, 2019

As technology continues to advance, creating new products and new needs, we find ourselves with disposable appliances that last less. Actually, they are made to last less. In this regard, a German study showed that 60% of the televisions replaced…

Tribal Groups are the Best Guardians that Forests Could Ever Have

15 December, 2019

They protect the environment and forests, but they are subject to violence and threats. According to a recent report, government tend to prevent tribal groups and local communities from playing the key role of "forest guardians". People consider them criminals -…

Christmas Gifting Ideas for People Who Love Animals

14 December, 2019

Finding the right Christmas gift for our friends and family is not as easy as it seems. You always have to take into account the tastes and interests of others, so you can find a gift that they can really…

How Lina Medina Became The Youngest Mother Ever At Age 5

13 December, 2019

Lina Medina Vasquez was five years old in 1939 and lived in Paurange. It is a remote village in Peru, in the district of Ticrapo. There were no clinics or hospitals in her country. One day, her abdomen became extremely…

Green Marketing: Sales-Oriented Yet Environmentally Friendly

13 December, 2019

We all now know that cheap consumer goods and the "disposable" mindset of consumers have a negative impact on the environment and working conditions in many production countries. Nevertheless, many people have only discovered the real extent of these problems…

Here Are Some Countries That Don’t Celebrate Christmas

12 December, 2019

Christmas is celebrated in more than 160 countries, even in those that are not predominantly Catholic. The Christmas tree, Santa Claus, the lights, the mistletoe and sometimes even the crib - they all have become symbols of celebration. And that applies…

Organic Meat Is Good to Eat – But not so Good for the Environment

11 December, 2019

Eating meat, especially organic meat, poisons the air. The discovery comes from a British study published in Nature Communications, which seems to dismantle a deep-rooted conviction. In fact, it seems that "organic" is not always nice and good. Moreover, eating…