I'm a writer, a world citizen: across earth, water & sky
Below, a descriptive pod-cast article from "The Guardian" dd. October 27th, 2023 regarding whaling (minke whales) in Iceland, which along with Norway and Japan, are the nations in which the practice is still allowed.With a 90 percent decline in the cetacean population, the entire marine ecosystem is severely threatened and they are facing extinction. Kristján …
Continue reading "Whale hunting in Iceland * caccia alle balene in Islanda"
How time flies! Monday will mark exactly one year since Switzerland voted to abolish factory farming. For us, this anniversary is associated with mixed feelings.On the one hand, we're still disappointed that we were able to win "only" 37 percent of the population for our cause. This is due in no small part to the …
Continue reading "Abolish intensive livestock farming (and look seriously at veganism)"
Here see the movie (for other languages, look at the link beloww ) http://www.nationearth.com WARNING, viewing the film is strongly discouraged for sensitive people.I personally believe it is incumbent upon us to show sufficient courage to face these realities, to combat all kinds of suppruse and violence against sentient beings, we must make radical changes …
The year 2022 is behind us.In my heart it leaves a mixture of disappointment and bitterness regarding my professional activity, as I realize that despite the changes that have occurred, things have only gotten worse.The Person at the center? Paradoxically, this is just a slogan that does not reflect reality: not toward the unemployed, let …
Continue reading "Sharing my toughts * condivido i miei pensieri"
Four years ago, I published this video of the Oscar winner Gabriele Salvatores who for "Almo Nature" in 2015 signed this contemporary fairy tale that has man, wolf and dog as protagonists. A nice short video to show how to feel compassion and respect towards all other species…But sadly, Switzerland is unable to show respect, …
Continue reading "Swiss Mafia shows its presence: and the wolf must die"
The list of endangered species is very long... is it really necessary to think about the inapropriate idea of exterminating species that are (still) protected? Isn't it finally time to look in the mirror: who is really dangerous?And then roll up our sleeves to do what we can to make a paradigm shift?How much longer …
Continue reading "Let’s not lose sight of common sense * Non perdiamo di vista il buonsenso…"
Think of a Better World, act accordingly, look positively and change your inadequate habits… the Future can be different, with Peace for all peoples, for a Nature and its protected creatures! There are many things that you can change yourself… Respect those around you, help the weak, always set a good example. We have "borrowed" …
In queste settimane, gli animi si sono accesi parecchio, e a far discutere è la modifica della Legge sulla Caccia! Quale ecologista amante degli animali, non sono l'unica ad essere stata più volte attaccata verbalmente come pure su scritti apparsi sulla stampa del cantone Ticino. Sono piovute parole spregevoli e ai limiti della denuncia... Ma …
Continue reading "La vergognosa politica * The shameful politics"
26.8.2020 Corriere del Ticino The global extinction of many species of flora and fauna, or a reduction / loss of the same in a specific natural environment, can be a temporary or permanent phenomenon depending on the situation. In the case of deforestation, the disappearance of the habitat of many species, without the possibility of …
Continue reading "Fighting for them: the creatures without voice"
http://chng.it/QwTYVcpvBG Autrici: Verena Sommer e Dapne Mattai del Moro [version française en bas de la page] [Deutsche Übersetzung unten] Ringraziamo il Governo e tutti gli organi preposti coinvolti per il l'impegno ed il lavoro svolto fino ad oggi e fin dall'inizio dell'evento epocale che stiamo vivendo. Le decisioni prese richiedono molto lavoro, riflessione, un’enorme responsabilità …
. Over the centuries, in different cultures, the wolf has taken on opposite meanings. Revered as a divinity or insulted as a devil, he often paid for his crimes with his life. During the Middle Ages in Europe, myth and superstition assumed significant importance. For example, we believed in werewolves. Religion exploited this fearful image …
Continue reading "What about the Wolf? * Cosa dire del Lupo?"
Our Aussie icons are losing their homes & their lives to catastrophic bushfires. To donate, please go to the link below: Australia is in the grip of a nationwide bushfire emergency. Can you help us save wildlife, and protect and restore their native bushland? URGENT APPEAL: Across the country, over 10 million hectares of Australian land …
With urgent need, I share the post of "in the shadow of the wolf". The International Union for Conservation of Nature reminds us that the emergency must be taken with extreme urgency. The current crisis, without previous analogues, must absolutely lead us to launch immediate conservation laws so that the bio-diversity is also guaranteed in …
Continue reading "The IUCN calls for halt to species decline by 2030"
100,000 participants: they were so numerous that only a part was able to enter the large square, in front of the imposing Federal Palace where decisions of vital importance are made, for Switzerland, but not only. In 19 days Switzerland will vote: with this strike, the people have shown that a …
Continue reading "Saturday September 28th. 2019: I was there, in the Federal Square Bern"
Published Sept. 10th, 2019 Corriere del Ticino Unfortunately the arrogance spreads and creates hatred and misinformation among the citizens. Of course I would never have expected from a man of culture, complete with studies in molecular biology and doctorate as well as dozens of scientific publications, international congresses and so on and so forth, a …
. . Native to the mountain ranges of Central Asia, the snow leopard is considered a protected species with a high risk of extinction. Also called "ghost of the mountains", because he is difficult to observe, he lives in an arid environment, between peaks and rocky crags, covered with moss and shrubs, between 3,000 and …
As much I read about it, as much I see that kind of movies… there is a strange deep feeling arising in my being. Sometimes I'm up to think "Gee, I can't bear anything more, like this cruelty without any meaning…" And I have to force myself to watch to the end the movie, with …
Continue reading "A matter of choice * una questione di scelta"
Each Autumn, I receive a lovingly visit in our garden! But I'm not sure he's the same one of the previous years. It's so strange, but I didn't give him a name... maybe because a blog friend of mine, she had for several years the visit of Mir, a beautiful robin, and she now misses …
by Stacey Source Veganism: A Truth Whose Time Has Come Posted by M. (known as) “Butterflies” Katz See all the pictures at this link-page: Stand united against ALL oppression and injustice. In these brilliant signs from around the world, you’ll see many of the messages state that all oppression and injustice is connected. The signs …
Continue reading "175 Signs-of-Justice from Around the Globe"
To gather the garbage that others throw carelessly into nature... is certainly a very altruistic and admirable gesture. Even more beautiful would be if people brought respect to Nature, avoiding to throw around every kind of crap! We collected two rusty bicycles, computer parts, road signs, table pedestals, eternit plates (with asbestos) in addition to …
Continue reading "Clean Up Day…but it shoudn’t be necessary!"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOlGo-QbXMc Crossing with the cinema time and imagination, Oscar winner Gabriele Salvatores signs for Almo Nature a contemporary fairy tale whose protagonists man, the wolf, and the dog. A lovely short video to show us how to prove compassion and respect towards all the other species, as well... ...oOo... Attraversando con il cinema …
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 …
Continue reading "Conference of the WWF Sections Switzerland * Conferenza delle sezioni WWF 2018"
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 …
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 …
Continue reading "Question of conscience? Not only… questione di coscienza? Non solo…"
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 …
Continue reading "Protecting the swiss alps with blankets * coperte sul ghiacciaio del Rodano"
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 …
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 …
Continue reading "Still we have time? * Quanto tempo ci resta?"
Since a long time, I decided not to eat meat... why? The movie shows you... it's a matter of ethics, of morality... I do not want to be part of this cruelty. You can also decide once and for all to be a "cruelty-free" human. It's a matter of choice, with the brain and the …
Continue reading "The truth you do not want to know! * La verità che non vuoi conoscere!"
. Unfortunately, the story teaches: they yells "to the wolf, to the wolf" and then people victimise this poor animal, so defamed and hated because of the facts (real or inflamed) that have been put to the fore for elitist and propaganda purposes. Now, even the WWF is up in the net of those pointing …
Continue reading "Once upon a time a Little Red Riding Hood… * C’era una volta Cappuccetto rosso…"
Please, be courageous and share! * Per favore, sii coraggioso e condividi! If you choose what you eat with awareness, is a revolutionary act that can change the world. Thank you for taking it into consideration... together we can change the world and this is not a dream! but it takes courage... . …
Claudine Giovannoni 