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Carbon sinks: What are the “lungs” of the Earth?
You may have heard the terms “green lung”, “lungs of the planet”, etc. These expressions are often used to refer to forests acting as the “lungs” of the Earth and are frequently used in the media. What you may not know is that these terms … Continue reading “Carbon sinks: What are the “lungs” of the Earth?”
#8 – Empty cities, full of life
Weekly newsletter – 31 March 2020 A lot has happened since last time, the whole world has changed during this time and we have had to adapt to it, but we are back. Although many people’s lives have been put on hold during these days, … Continue reading “#8 – Empty cities, full of life”
#7 – New Arctic. Same politics.
Weekly newsletter – 1 March 2020 Frozen, white, cold and impenetrable. These are some of the adjectives historically associated with our North Pole. The Arctic. They will all soon be just that, history. Recent studies have shown that its ice cap is melting at a … Continue reading “#7 – New Arctic. Same politics.”
#6 – Short sleeve in Antarctica
Weekly newsletter – 16 february 2020 Featured news Eco-tip of the week This is probably the best advice you’ll ever read from us. Buy local products!! By doing so you are already contributing enormously to the fight in the climate war, by buying local products … Continue reading “#6 – Short sleeve in Antarctica”
#5 – Death of a butterfly
Weekly newsletter – 2 February 2020 We want to dedicate this newsletter to the memory of Homero Gómez González and all the activists who were killed while protecting the environment. Featured news Eco-tip of the week Learn to sew. No, it’s not a grandma’s thing … Continue reading “#5 – Death of a butterfly”
#4 – Billionaires gonna rich
Weekly newsletter – 26 January 2020 Featured news Eco-tip of the week Did you know that almost 90% of the electricity consumed by a washing machine is used to heat the water? Using your washing machine with a full load and at a temperature of … Continue reading “#4 – Billionaires gonna rich”
#3 – Sins of Silicon Valley
Weekly newsletter – 19 January 2020 This week we’re bringing a new format to the newsletter! Featured news Eco-tip of the week If you buy drinks in glass bottles with reusable caps, you can easily replace all the plastic bottles in your house. Unlike plastic … Continue reading “#3 – Sins of Silicon Valley”
#2 – Australia on fire
Weekly newsletter – 11 January 2020 This week our thoughts are with the living beings of Australia, who still do not see an end to the fires that are destroying their homes. Featured news Quote of the week Carl Sagan once said this on a … Continue reading “#2 – Australia on fire”
#1 – Fishing on Yangtze river
Weekly newsletter – 5 January 2020 We start 2020 with new energy and bringing you the latest news. Featured news Quote of the week We want to start the year with a phrase from poet and environmentalist Gary Snyder. A phrase to be kept in … Continue reading “#1 – Fishing on Yangtze river”