THE ROLE OF FORESTS IN AIDING CLIMATE CHANGE

Los bosques

  In a world in constant evolution, marked by global warming and its impacts on the environment, attention is increasingly focused on the search for effective solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change. Among these solutions, forests emerge as essential actors in the fight against this global phenomenon. Beyond their beauty and biodiversity, forests […]

DO YOU KNOW THE IMPACT OF FAST FASHION?

La moda rápida

  The concept of “fast fashion” refers to a phenomenon of mass production and consumption that increases at the same speed at which trends change. It has become an ever-growing global industry, but its impact on the environment is alarming. The practices to which this type of consumption leads us are unsustainable and affect our […]

DICTIONARY TO UNDERSTAND THE ENVIRONMENT

El medio ambiente

  Language plays a fundamental role in the understanding and awareness of the environment. Therefore, we have created a dictionary of keywords to understand better the key challenges and concepts in the environmental field.  Climate change Climate change refers to the increase in the Earth’s average temperature due to human activities, such as burning fossil […]

ARE WE RUNNING OUT OF SAND?

La arena

  Imagine a beach without sand. Impossible, right? But sand not only affects the landscape we enjoy. Did you know that it is the second most used resource after water, but it is only regulated in some parts of the world? This fact is causing real problems for the environment. SOME DATA ON THIS NATURAL […]

10 TIPS TO REDUCE POLLUTION AT CHRISTMAS TIME

Contaminar menos en Navidad

  1. Take advantage of Christmas decorations and lights To pollute less at Christmas, we advise you to take advantage of the decorations and lights from previous years, if the ones you have are still working. These may be lights made of metals such as aluminum, which remain on the planet without biodegrading for more […]

DO YOU KNOW WHAT FOOD INSECURITY IS?

La inseguridad alimentaria

  World Food Day, proclaimed in 1979 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), was celebrated on October 16. The objective of this day is to raise awareness among the peoples of the world about the global food problem, with the aim of strengthening solidarity in the fight against hunger, malnutrition […]

CONSERVATION OF THE OZONE LAYER

La capa de ozono

  September 16 is the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, as proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in commemoration of the day on which the Montreal Protocol was signed. The objective is to raise awareness of protecting the ozone layer, which is being deteriorated by global warming. WHAT IS […]

9 TIPS FOR RESPONSIBLE TOURISM

El turismo responsable

  In recent years, tourism has changed dizzyingly and has gained importance at a global level, bringing about a change in economic development and being, in some places, essential for the development of their society. Airlines offer cheap flights and more and more people have signed up to travel not only for the holiday period […]