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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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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What do we eat? * Cosa mangiamo?
Source LIVEKINDLY by Katie Pevreall, Co-Founder, Senior Editor & Journalist – Bristol, UK | Contactable via: katie@livekindly.co and Stacey of our-compass.org A new Netflix series exploring the corruption and concerning practices of the food industry is set to air in early 2018. Rotten will be available on the streaming site as of January 5th next …
Still we have time? * Quanto tempo ci resta?
I do not think we should be animalist or naturalist to realize something is wrong. But it's too easy to turn your face, pretending not to see the tragedy of the facts. We went far beyond the imaginable. Movies like these that I want to show you are the proof that there is no longer …
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Why does this happen?
Watch the interview with the manager of the "amphibious" project of the WWF Section Ticino The view was horrible: hundreds of little bodies smashed on the black street under a pouring rain (I refrain from showing you pictures of it). And the cars didn't stop or slow down, they were racing at our sides, meanwhile, …
We stole their land, their home…
With near certainty, when you were a child, your mother or grandmother will have told you the fairy tale of the "Little Red Riding Hood"... Certainly, lupus in fabula has brought terrible prejudices toward this animal itself little different from his brother, the faithful man's friend: the dog. For centuries, this poor creature was hunted and persecuted, using any …
Cowspiracy: the sustainability Secret
The film that environmental organizations don't want you to see! Il film che le organizzazioni ambientali non voglio che tu veda! Here a very interesting article by Dr. Will Tuttle Ph.D. (English language) Il film documentario del 2014 (prodotto in crowdfunding) analizza l'impatto ambientale degli allevamenti per la produzione di carne e latte …
The story you will see…nowhere else!
Let's make justice out there! Animals are sentient beings, as us... and they are better than humans... they deserve respect, love and caring... but most of all they deserve FREEDOM. Zoos, any type of captivity shall be banned from this planet: once and for all. I stand beside the animalists and each group or association …
Another great Victory for AVAAZ
Link per AVAAZ 18 mesi fa, il controllo di Monsanto sull'agricoltura mondiale sembrava inattaccabile. Oggi, dopo più di 20 campagne, 2 milioni di firme, centinaia di migliaia di telefonate, messaggi e incontri con i Ministeri, manifestazioni e articoli di giornale... l'intero "modello Monsanto" è stato messo in dubbio. L'Unione Europea ha appena bocciato il rinnovo …
The strength of Nature * la forza della Natura
Actually this is only a cartoon... I have seen few dystopian movies, I'm Legend just to name one, where nature take back its place . Others, like Divergent, Shaman, Hunger Games or Cloud Atlas, bring us into some mistic territory where you really have to open up your mind and accept the real possibility that …
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I need a break
After thirty years, I have had the opportunity to revisit the island of Mauritius located in the south-western Indian Ocean. The Republic of Mauritius is part of the Mascarene Islands, which are of volcanic origin, and is considered part of the African continent being at about 900 km from Madagascar. The isle measure 58 km …
Sri Lanka: a leap into the ancient history
The intense desire to travel and do some good deed, does not leave me... and from this Sinhalese's adventure we learned something new. L'intenso desiderio di viaggiare e di fare una buona azione, non mi abbandona... e dall'avventura cingalese abbiamo imparato qualcosa di nuovo. more pictures and the whole reportage * leggete la storia e guardate le …
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Pope Francis, a great Bodhisattva…
He is the first pope to take the name of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of all animals, who said, “Not to hurt our humble brethren is our first duty to them, but to stop there is not enough. We have a higher mission—to be of service to them wherever they require it.” And …
Save Andy the Polar Bear
Source: Save Andy the Polar Bear Write an e-mail to: susan.babcock@ualberta.ca derocher@ualberta.ca I saw a petition about the polar bear Andy wearing a collar which is suffocating him. Since this isn't the first time such things are happening, I'm wondering if there is any possibility to avoid sufferance and death of these poor animals. I …
Claudine Giovannoni 