A volte ci mettiamo a programmare viaggi in terre lontane, oltre oceano e magari sopportando delle trasferte di giorni interi... quando in verità, abbiamo posti incantevoli ad un paio d'ore d'auto da dove viviamo. A Sara Luna è stato offerto un corso di musica da camera di una settimana ad Arosa, nel canton Grigioni (avendo …
Roma e Calabria
On the road to Calabria, in the most southerly part of Italy, we stayed two nights in Rome. The Eternal City has always fascinated me and every occasion for a visit is always welcomed with joy (see more photos here). But long-standing friends also live in Rome, and with Nunzia I share the passion of …
Conference of the WWF Sections Switzerland * Conferenza delle sezioni WWF 2018
Once a year, all the Swiss WWF Sections meet to discuss topics and strategies, put priorities and get updated about the many projects going on especially in our Country. This weekend, I had the Chance to attend with my husband, President of the Swiss Italian part, and himself a "volunteer" too. After the greetings of …
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Why let the hunters kill them? * perché lasciarli ammazzare?
Non più specie “strettamente protetta”, ma solamente “protetta”. Il Consiglio degli Stati ha deciso martedì che sarà più facile abbattere i lupi, declassandone il grado di protezione. Con 29 voti contro 14 è stata respinta una proposta della sinistra di rinviare al Governo la modifica della legge federale sulla caccia. La revisione – di cui …
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Protection dogs for flocks * cani da protezione per le greggi
The presence of large predators (in this case I refer especially to the wolf) always have a disproportionate impact on public opinion, and this is caused by the loss of habit to live with them. More than a century ago, in our territory wolves were present in the valleys and pre-Alpine areas and cohabitated with …
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The protection of species in the target * La protezione delle specie nel mirino
WWF Stories: La protezione delle specie nel mirino copyright WWF The beaver, the lynx, the wolf and many other threatened wildlife that populate Switzerland may soon lose the protection they enjoy. Parliament is debating the revision of the hunting law. Soon the regulation of the effects of different protected species and their preventive …
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On the Atlantic coast: Portugal * Portogallo
For a long time I had promised my mother to take her to Fátima, a Marian place of worship linked to the apparition in 1917 of the Blessed Virgin Mary to three young shepherds. I had already been a couple of times in Portugal, several years ago. I had visited Lisbon and Porto during the …
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Environmental imbalance and biodiversity * Disequilibrio ambientale e biodiversità
The philosopher Carlo Sini has simplified the problem of biodiversity decline by stating that it is a disequilibrium between "prey" and "predators" that in the long run will cause the collapse of an entire ecosystem. But what is an ecosystem, also called an ecological unit? It is a set of living organisms of plants and …
Question of conscience? Not only… questione di coscienza? Non solo…
In recent years, despite the wisdom of age, I have often confronted myself with difficult situations that have put a strain on my tolerance and patience. I think it happens to everyone, sooner or later. Perhaps, it is a question of acute sensitivity or progressive intolerance. I procrastinate writing on the blog, to avoid disturbing …
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Peace of mind and body in Kerala
More pictures here * ulteriori fotografie I desperately needed rest, to recharge the batteries and to dedicate myself solely to my health and mind care. With Nadia, a friend I've known for 40 years, I knew I could easily do this kind of experience. Ayurveda is a complete science, thousands of years old, that I …
Protecting the swiss alps with blankets * coperte sul ghiacciaio del Rodano
The blankets covering part of the Rhône Glacier are inexpensive polyester fleece. Photograph by James Balog, National Geographic Read the whole article on National Geographic! Good, I'm a Swiss citizen and quite worried about what is happening, not only on our alps but all over the world. Should we cover the entire north and south …
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Where love does miracles: Cat Shelter Felix
I love to help out people who care about animals. I feel a real deep respect and admiration for humans who really take the trouble to help "the voiceless"... On this planet, millions of animals are mistreated, killed for a sadistic purpose, eaten, kept in cages or chained... There are few organizations (PETA, WWF, Sea …
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Why support such horror? * Perché sostenere questo orrore?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/koreandogs/22489154907 This is why you should have boycotted PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics or any trip to South Korea, A Dog and Cat Eating Nation! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO7dTlnWE6M&feature=youtu.be&has_verified=1 National Olympic Committees: did they take a stand in PyeongChang 2018 against the dog and cat meat trade? National Olympic Committees: PyeongChang, South Korea, set to play host to the …
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Review of Animal Victories in 2017 — Peace Fur Paws * Vittorie animaliste
The past year has brought on positive change to animals around the world. From putting an end to animals used in experiments to fashion moguls who have stopped using animal fur in their clothing to the many circus bans aimed at improving the well-being of animals. 2017 has seen many victories that we hope continues […] …
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“Vegan 2017” the movie
It's not a transitory fashion... it's the only solution for your health, for the health of Planet Earth. TO SAVE OUR PLANET EARTH. There are no excuses. You can easily change from an omnivore diet to a vegetarian or vegan diet. You shall try, to believe how simple it is! Now people talk about …