The IUCN calls for halt to species decline by 2030

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 …

Saturday September 28th. 2019: I was there, in the Federal Square Bern

foto del ghiacciaio del Rodano scattata il 4 settembre 2012 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, …

175 Signs-of-Justice from Around the Globe

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …