Adding greenery to urban areas can do wonders for the liveability of a city. On top of providing shade and a cooling effect, trees, and shrubs also remove pollution from the air. That’s why Greece’s capital, Athens, has embarked on a mission to green up the city by creating … [Read more...] about Athens is tackling urban air pollution and heat stress with “pocket parks”
Greece
Key population of loggerhead turtles in Greece thrives during pandemic
This year’s pandemic-induced quietness and lack of tourists on many of the world’s beaches has been a true blessing for endangered turtles. Record numbers of turtle nests and high hatching success rates have been recorded in a number of places with important nesting sites, from … [Read more...] about Key population of loggerhead turtles in Greece thrives during pandemic
Working on the Future
Wait for politicians to solve the economic crisis? No thanks. Some Greeks are doing it for themselves. Maarten van der Schaaf | September/October 2012 Issue In a crumbling covered market in Athens’ Kypseli neighborhood, Mitsi Vrassivanopoulou mans a buffet table filled with … [Read more...] about Working on the Future