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Youth. Consciousness. Awareness. Commitment. Courage. Determination. These are more or less the things to change the world. Or, at least, to try to and having some more chances to succeed. Well, Greta Thunberg has them all. The Swedish 16-years-old has been under the global spotlights for months. Not for gossips or trifles, which might be […]

Summer is right around the corner and it comes with some news. Some municipalities in Italy will ban smoking in beaches. An ecological and responsible choice to be spread further. How many times, walking along astonishing coasts, our feet have stumbled on annoying cigarette butts? At least once, to anybody. Well, we’re about to say […]

Ecobnb turns four! 2018 has been rich of new challenges and achievements, new projects and meetings, great results and ideas to develop. Ecobnb has grown thanks to the eco-hosts investing in sustainability. But also thanks to the tons of responsible travellers and to the enthusiasm of many partners and fellows. Let’s celebrate 4 years of […]

We were aware of the crucial role played by trees in reducing CO2 emissions and smog in our cities. Recent researches state what species are more effective to the purpose. We listed them here. Performances of anti-smog trees are impressive: they are capable of absorbing almost 4000 kilos of CO2 in twenty-years time, they also stop the […]

By 2020, the EU member states will have to meet their energy needs achieving the 20% target of energy coming from renewable sources. And what if I tell you that some places have already reached this goal? In particular, there is a little island in the Mediterranean Sea, which as early as this summer could […]

Breathing in sea air helps to combat cancer and cholesterol. A Belgian research team has found evidence that the tiny seawater drops that we breath when we are near the coast may have a significant role in the prevention of lung cancer and on the level of cholesterol, impacting the genes that enact them. A […]

Successfully adopted in more than 40 countries, the awareness-raising food campaign named “Lundi vert” (Meatless Monday) has recently been launched in France. The aim of the campaign is to persuade French people to eliminate the consumption of meat and fish every Monday, on a voluntary basis. The initiative has been signed by more than 500 […]

“If climate were an important bank, rich governments would have already saved it”. An IPCC study reveals that climate effects due to CO2 emissions and confirms the 1,5°C increase of the global temperature. The limit that 197 states committed to respect by signing the Paris Agreements has already been exceeded, with devasting consequences. Devastation and […]

The time to remember this year’s best Green News. From environment to sustainability, from nature’s benefits to travels: these are the articles that you liked the most! 2018 was an eventful year with plenty of both positive and negative aspects. Unexpected results of polls and elections, situations of humanitarian and environmental emergency, agreements difficult to […]

How will be the tourism in the future? According to a recent report, more travelers will choose sustainability. Here are the 4 main eco trends! How will be the tourism in the future? Will we travel on spaceships visiting faraway planets or will we finally take care of the safeguard of our Planet? According to […]