Conferences, shows, documentaries, talks, books, workshops, and exhibitions to reflect on climate change
From October 8 to 12 in Rovereto IL CANTO DELLA TERRA (The Song of the Earth) From October 8 to 12, 2025, Rovereto will host a new edition of Il Canto della Terra, the festival that combines science, art, and civic engagement to tackle the challenges of climate crisis and sustainability together. For five […]
Climate Change Denial and Eco-Anxiety: Understanding the Psychological and Institutional Barriers to Action
Climate denial and eco-anxiety are two sides of the same coin—avoidance and overwhelm. This piece explores their psychology, cultural roots, and how better communication and policy can transform them into momentum for climate action.
Hunger and nourishment in a contaminated world
In the stifling heat of another record-breaking summer, I find myself unable to decide what to eat. This small dilemma unfolds into a reflection on food, climate anxiety, and the lost intimacy between body and environment. What nourishes us—truly—when the world outside feels too hot, too sterile, too distant?
Global climate governance: context, challenges and prospects
The foundations of international climate governance were laid in the early 1970s, with the landmark 1972 United Nations Conference on Human Environment in Stockholm. It is regarded as the first international event that links environment and development, and tackled issues such as deforestation, desertification and water scarcity. The event marked the beginning of global climate […]
The Environmental Crisis, the Anthropocene and the Capitalocene: Human Intervention or Reorganization of the Web of Life?
Within discourse regarding the environmental crisis, the focus often falls on issues that are defined and bounded: rising sea levels, fossil fuel use, deforestation, desertification — among them, perhaps the most frequently referenced concern relates to rising temperatures. In the media, in education and in policy, the explanation for the current crisis mainly underlines […]
An Interview with Alessandro Silvestri, about Keim photocatalytic paint
Today we are with Alessandro Silvestri, the CEO of Keim, a German company that produces very special paints from the point of view of environmental protection. Alessandro, can you tell us about the origins of this ancient company? Keim is a company that has been around for over 145 years. It all began with the […]
AZIONEeREAZIONE, a show with the singer-songwriter CAMIN
The show AZIONEeREAZIONE, conceived by Paolo Fanini, created with images, words, and the poetic sound suggestions of the singer-songwriter CAMIN, takes the stage, among the activities proposed by the festival SONG OF THE EARTH | IL CANTO DELLA TERRA, Friday, October 18 at 9:00 pm, with a preview at 10 am for the schools. Friday, October […]
SUSTAINABLE CREATIONS Ecological Art from the Netherlands
SUSTAINABLE CREATIONS, an exhibition of works by Dutch artists that unites art and sustainability opens on September 28th at the Rovereto Civic Library, launching the preview events for the IL CANTO DELLA TERRA | SONG OF THE EARTH festival, dedicated to climate change and sustainability. Rovereto is turning green. From September 28th to October 20th, […]
Perovskite Solar Panels: Revolutionizing Renewable Energy
Perovskite solar panels: a groundbreaking discovery promises to make solar energy more accessible and sustainable than ever before. Scientists at the University of Oxford have developed an highly innovative technology that could radically transform the way we produce energy: perovskite solar panels. These new panels are incredibly thin and flexible, so much so that they […]
A Vegan Diet Rich in Plant-Based Proteins
More and more people are choosing to eliminate meat from their diet. But how can you ensure you’re following a vegan diet rich in plant-based proteins? Let’s discover together the foods richest in plant-based proteins and how to incorporate them into your healthy diet. Introduction A vegan diet is no longer just a niche choice. […]