Seeing the world with different eyes. Fresh perspectives are brewing in an Italian B & B
Life on Earth appears to be changing structurally. And Luca Palmero, owner of a unique bed and breakfast in Italy, says travel is the perfect place to discover new ways of seeing the world. At his B&B, on a UNESCO site with breathtaking views of the harbour far below, new perspectives are arising. This is his story.
A scientist’s almost-plane-free journey of 50,000 kilometres. A crazy story, or one that needs to be told?
Do you remember this news story? It involved a journey of 50,000 kilometers. But it wasn’t just any journey. It was done as much as possible without taking a plane, and took almost 110 days to complete. A crazy perspective for most of us? For Dr. Gianluca Grimalda, a social scientist, a way to tell the world about the state of the earth. And a way to contribute to its future.
Flying to distant skies: Can we honestly say we understand our impact?
Since our pandemic staycation, we all seem to be flying to distant skies again. But do we really understand what that decision means for the environment and the bigger picture? Some researchers from England have given their perspective. So that the next time we fly, we can make a more informed decision. Should we want to do so.
British sign language adapts to climate change: Now more people can give their perspective on the hot topic
Does a deaf person have enough signs in their language vocabulary to engage in conversations about climate change? Thanks to new official signs in British Sign Language (BSL), this is the case in Great Britain. Whether in class or during a scientific debate, here deaf people can now also give their perspectives on this current topic.
A sustainable home for everyone: Urban ‘Vertical Forest’
A unique sustainable ‘vertical forest’ will enliven one of Europe’s most built-up cities. The upcoming ‘Wonderwoods’ towers will provide a home for people in a reality-defying way, as well as 360 trees and shrubs on the outside, and the biodiversity it will attract. This is a story about changing the way we live.