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What Is Green Building? Saving Energy with Eco-Friendly Construction

31 October, 2019
Green building is also known as sustainable architecture. This type of building includes ecology and sustainable development, with design methods aimed at reducing environmental impact. The focus on sustainability applies both to the construction phase and during the life of…

Green Fashion Is Now a Reality – And the World Needs It

30 October, 2019
Green fashion has been evolving for some time now. Every year, designers launch special collections, new materials and concrete initiatives. The fashion industry has for years been one of the sectors with the greatest environmental impact - second only to…

The Genoside of Yazidis and the Violence Against Yazidis Women

30 October, 2019
The Yazidis - or Yezidis - are a population historically located in present-day Iraq, Syria, Turkey, Armenia and Georgia. This ethnic group has faced hardship since they were often persecuted for religious reasons. Their monotheistic religion, Yazidism or Sharfadin, is…

Here Is Why You Should Consider Green Roofs on Your Home

30 October, 2019
The installation of green roofs to naturally insulate buildings is an ancient construction technique. In fact, it was already used by the Vikings and in the Nordic countries. Today, the same updated technique is becoming one of the main elements of…

Compulsory Vaccinations in Europe – Current State of Play

29 October, 2019
In total, 15 European countries do not have compulsory vaccinations, while the remaining 14 countries have at least one compulsory vaccination included in their vaccination programme. The United States and Canada - in a way like Germany - have chosen…

Everything You Need to Know About Online Petitions

23 October, 2019
If you want to change something in your city, your country or at an international level, there are many ways to let your ideas reach other people - or even the institutions you should refer to. Among the most used…

3 Indigenous Heroic Deeds That Will Leave You Breathless

23 October, 2019
It doesn't matter where you live or which ethnic group you belong to, whether you are a rich westerner or a Mongolian farmer. There is something that unites the whole of mankind: the adrenaline that drives people to do heart-stopping…

Effect of Climate Change on Seasonal Monsoon in Asia

23 October, 2019
Liquid (ocean) and solid (land) matter absorb heat in a different way. The process of heating up and cooling down is slow in the liquid matter while fast in solid matter. During the summer, the sun heats both land and…

How To Recycle Old Clothing (Without Taking It to Landfill)

22 October, 2019
As a consequence of fast fashion, people in developed countries buy more and more new clothes. Surveys have shown that people buy around 60% more clothing items every year. This means that the textile waste is increasing year by year…

Ethical Banking: Measuring the Impact of Investments on Climate

22 October, 2019
Investing means supporting a company, which will have an impact on climate change, depending on the company and its commitment to environmental protection. So investing also means choosing whether and how much to contribute to climate change, depending on the…

Why Bioplastics Are no Eco-Friendly Alternative to Plastic

20 October, 2019
Bioplastics are plastic materials made of renewable plant or animal material - known as biomass - just like corn starch, recycled food waste etc. Compared to plastic, bioplastics employ these materials as substitutes for fossil fuel. For some time, these…

India – The Most Complex Social Mosaic in the World

20 October, 2019
With a population of 1.3 billion, India is the most populous country in the world after China - even though it is set to surpass it in the coming decades. While the birth rate in China has now fallen to 1.6…

How to Save Energy When Using Your Computer: Tips and Tricks

19 October, 2019
Reducing the consumption of electricity is important, not only to save on bills but also to respect the environment. This means that we can all contribute to this noble cause by avoiding waste, which daily involves our appliances, the lights…

Nobel Peace Prize: Curiosities from 1901 to Present Day

18 October, 2019
Since 1901, the world has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The aim of the Prize is to highlight those who have shown courage by supporting ideas of peace and democracy throughout the world. Among the prizes instituted by Alfred…

Pygmies – The Most Ancient and Endangered Peoples

18 October, 2019
Pointed out as inferior - not only in height, since they are tall maximum 1 and a half meters - enslaved, killed for their flesh by the legendary magical powers. The Pygmies of the Congolese reserves are among the last…