Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth, in all its forms and all its interactions. The term born in 1985 is a contraction of “biological diversity”. Formally speaking, biodiversity exists at several levels, beginning …
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Goal 14, oceans conservations and sustainability: new opportunities through restoration of Indonesia’s mangroves
Oceans and seas cover approximately the 70% of our planet, we rely on them for food, energy and water. Unfortunately, these precious resources are extremely damaged. The oceans’ health is essential for our existence, so …
Sustainable viticulture: new insights from two European studies. Is the glass half-full?
One of the goal of the Agenda 2030 is about the Sustainable Consumption and Production, that means encourage and promote the development of programs in support of regional and national initiatives to accelerate the shift …
What is dry farming? New farming systems research to mitigate climate change effects
Variation in climatic conditions is one of the red-hot subjects in every discipline and nowadays many models have been developed to quantify this phenomenon. Flora and fauna are particularly influenced by climate change because of …
Advances in green extraction methods for phenolics: application to the Helichrysum Italicum
The rapidly emerging need of bioactive natural products, and their applications especially in the pharmaceuticals, has forced the research in the field of the alternative solvents suitable for green extraction. These solvents should have high …
Global warming effects on coral reefs: alterations and adaptations
Coral reefs are among the oldest ecosystems on earth, but it is well-known that they are also some of the most vulnerable to climate change. Their natural functions are very important for humans and nature: …