Fuerteventura is one of the most beautiful and untouched islands of the Canary archipelago. In 2009, UNESCO declared the island a biosphere reserve to conserve this magnificent natural environment. In the article we explain how and why the local government is doing everything to preserve a heritage rich in biodiversity which is an integral part…
The archipelago of the Hawaiian Islands is a highly sought-after tourist destination due to its heavenly beaches, fascinating culture and magnificent landscapes. But there is also something else that makes this place extraordinarily special: the flowers and plants that inhabit it. A major staple in the island’s history, local folklore, traditional art, and even folk…
Biodiversity is the variety of all living organisms, including humans, and the ecosystems in which they occur. Biological diversity makes life on Earth possible and contributes to people’s health and well-being. Countries rich in biodiversity are those that have a large variety of animal, plant and microorganism species. This richness can be due to a…
Continuing to read this article means embarking on a journey to discover how plants can help us protect the environment. You will learn what are the main advantages they offer for our health and for that of the ecosystem in which we live. If you’re concerned about the future of planet Earth, this is a…
Contrary to what one might think, Vienna has a green lung made up of woods, vineyards and meadows to the west of the city. It extends from the outskirts of the city to the countryside of Lower Austria. This is the Viennese Wood, one of the 727 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in the world but the…
There is a small group of tiny islands up there facing Germany. They are the Halligen Islands and here every season means having to deal with the sea and climate change. These 10 islands are so low above sea level that at certain times of the year they are completely submerged and “reappear” after a…
The sea, like the air, needs its plants and oxygen. Posidonia oceanica is one of the most important plants ever for the conservation of the sea and coasts. It is an endemic species of the Mediterranean that contributes to the oxygenation of the sea, to the prevention of coastal erosion and to the nourishment of…
April 27, 2021 – More than 1000 rare cacti seized from an Italian trafficker returned to Chile. The plants, which will be reintroduced into nature in the Atacama Desert where they were uprooted, would have brought in over a million euros on the clandestine market. More than 1000 rare cacti, some belonging to endangered species…
