Biodiversity is the foundation of functioning ecosystems, which involve all the living participants and species from one area. Native fauna depend on native flora for food and shelter, while animals support plants by dispersing seeds and pollination. Trees, fruit, flowers and medicinal plants that support human life stem from this intricate interaction. The global...
The world’s population is predicted to grow to nearly 10 billion people by 2050, and the challenge to feed this growing population is magnified by climate change. The sub-Saharan regions of Africa are particularly vulnerable due to persistent drought and poverty.
As croplands dry, people are migrating from...
We can dream of seas more blue and a greener earth… but instead let’s do something about it: we must take action now!
AIWC of Genoa, in collaboration with ISG (International School of Genoa) and UNESCO, have begun promoting the UN 2030 Agenda Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by cleaning up our city...
Dandelion. The perfect decaffeinated beverage or sophisticated salad leaf when introduced with understated pomp and circumstance on the menu at a trendy café, but considered a troubling nuisance which must be immediately obliterated by powerful pesticides as soon as it shows its dainty face on a closely manicured lawn.
Perspective. Is...
“Think Globally – Act Locally”
This is the motto adopted by many Green Teams in FAWCO Clubs around the world. It all comes down to what we can do to reduce the negative impact of global warming in our area. We want to leave a better, safer, healthier world for our children,
I was asked a curious question the other day: “How frequently do you read about THE ENVIRONMENT – often, rarely, never?” (the capital letters are mine because I heard the question as if it had been TWEETED).
I must admit, I was stumped. I “hear” about the environment constantly, because it...
