The habitat of the Pyrenean capercaillies is ‘full’ with pharmacological products

hábitat urogallos pirenaicos productos farmacológicos

He Pyrenean capercaillie and Cantabrian capercaillie are the most primitive subspecies of capercaillie in the world.. The Pyrenees are the southern limit of the global distribution of these species that live in pine forests in the high mountains and feed on shoots of needles, leaves and berries of blueberries. Capercaillie show a clear sexual dimorphism. … Read more

Veolia strengthens its position in clean energy generation with the integration of the Catalan company ‘Imartec’

Veolia energía limpia Imartec

Las Clean energy is characterized by not polluting or generating waste. Its use has emerged as an alternative that can provide economic and environmental benefits. It is usually confused with renewable energy sources, but in reality some clean energy sources are finite and the production of some renewable energy sources can cause pollution, so they … Read more

Wilderness: environmental protection and collective well-being

Wilderness: environmental protection and collective well-being

THE WILDERNESS ACADEMY AT TENUTA SAN LODOVICO IN THE PROVINCE OF SIENA PROMOTES THE CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY AND THE WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH LAND PROTECTION INITIATIVES AND STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF WILDERNESS ON HEALTH The philosophy of wilderness: uncontaminated nature and refuge of life The concept of wilderness evokes intact landscapes, territories where … Read more

The common toad, essential for Italian biodiversity

The common toad, essential for Italian biodiversity

SEBASTIAN COLNAGHI, KNOWN ENVIRONMENTALIST DEDICATED TO THE SAFEGUARDING OF BIODIVERSITY, HAS SAVED SIX SPECIMENS OF COMMON TOAD REMAINED BLOCKED IN A WATER OUTLET FOR IRRIGATION OF THE FIELDS. THE TOAD IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE BALANCE OF THE ECOSYSTEM BECAUSE IT CONTRIBUTES TO THE NATURAL CONTROL OF INSECTS, INCLUDING MANY HARMFUL TO CROPS AND HUMAN HEALTH … Read more

BIGFIS project: two autonomous submarines to study processes that affect Basque marine ecosystems

BIGFIS submarinos ecosistemas marinos vascos

Azti has incorporated two autonomous submarines into the observation network of the Basque coast in order to study marine ecosystems. The Provincial Council of the province of Gipuzkoa supports the initiative through its support program for the Science, Technology and Innovation Network. Within the framework of the BIGFIS project, the scientific and technological center has … Read more

Galicia: ‘Montes de Cerdedo-Cotobade’ carry out silvicultural actions to prevent forest fires

Galicia Montes Cerdedo-Cotobade silvícolas incendios forestales

Las silvicultural actions are intended to carry out preventive actions to prevent damage caused to mountains and forests by fires, events related to climate change and/or natural disasters. It is also intended to increase the adaptation capacity and environmental value of forest ecosystems. Forestry fire prevention work, consist of the reduction and control of fuels … Read more

Nactiva and the Center for Climate Resilience sign an ‘alliance’ to regenerate the Ebre Delta

Nactiva Centro Resiliencia Climática regenerar Delta Ebre

The Ebre or Ebro River runs through the plain before ending its journey in the Mediterranean. As he passes, he traces a scenario of geographical, physical and natural singularity completely incomparable. Rooted in its course, traditions, culture, architectural heritage, crops and history coexist. With its 320 km2 of surface, the Delta de l’Ebre is the … Read more