twib.news

5. July 2020

EU Will Plant 3 Billion Trees to Protect Old Forests

The European commission is upping its game in tackling the global biodiversity crisis, with plans to plant 3 billion trees in the EU by 2030 and to “strictly protect” its ancient forests.

Environment

Environment Belgium

27. May 2020

EU Wants to Make Farming Much, Much Greener Over the Next Decade

The European Commission has proposed a plan to reduce pesticide use by half in the European Union within the next decade, as part of a plan to transform towards a healthier and more sustainable agricultural system.

Society

Society USA

19. February 2020

Browse 150,000 Wildlife Illustrations and Download Your Favorite – It’s Now Free!

Detailed illustrations can offer more information and clarity than a photograph. And now, over 150,000 botanical illustrations are available to download for free – opening doors for researchers, or anyone else, to track how our world is changing today.

Environment

Environment India

17. January 2020

All-Organic Farming Pays Off Big Time for Indian State

The Indian state of Sikkim is the world’s first fully organic state, with zero chemicals in all its farms. The upshot: increased crop yields, reviving wildlife and flourishing tourism.

Environment

Environment UAE

11. January 2020

“Vote for Our Country’s New Logo and We’ll Plant a Tree” UAE Pledges

The United Arab Emirates is using its new official logo selection to help tackle climate change: for every vote submitted from anywhere in the world, a tree will be planted in Nepal and Indonesia.

Society

Society United Kingdom

20. November 2019

The Queen Says Goodbye to Fur

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is going fur-free – a compassionate move that is both animal and environment friendly – and will be switching to faux fur as she upgrades her winter wardrobe.

Environment

Environment China

18. November 2019

Tasty Flowers and Apple Trees on Hong Kong’s City Rooftop Farms

Social enterprise Rooftop Republic is on a drive to transform Hong Kong’s urban spaces and rooftops into farms, bringing residents in the dense city closer to nature and offering lessons on botany and organic farming.

Environment

19. October 2019

Fruits in the City: World’s Largest Rooftop Farm in Paris

Urban farming company Agripolis is working with Cultures en Ville in developing the world’s largest urban rooftop farm, located in the capital of France, centering on biodiversity and maintaining a low carbon footprint.

Environment

10. September 2019

Insects and Plants Love “New” Forests Just as Much as Old Ones

Hope for bees and company: A study in China found little difference in biodiversity between replanted, naturally re-grown and undisturbed forests, showing an opportunity to effectively curb climate change through a global regrowth of trees.

Animals

11. July 2019

British Birds Grow Fitter on “Garden Buffets”

Human interference in nature can have positive results: a research found that the passion of the Britons for feeding wild birds in their gardens has led to a significant growth in number of several species.