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Muscles, cars, millionaire mindset: the self-made man fraud
Burpees at 5am, cold showers, personal development, doped muscles, Lamborghinis (or as he affectionately calls them, Lambos), mansions, boats, and women (who for him are just another product of his notion of success). The “belly” and “mileuristas” (on a …
Earth Day and PlasticFree: an opportunity to reflect on environmental action
A few days ago, Earth Day was celebrated, promoted by the United Nations as a moment of global unity for the protection of the environment. Among the many realities and initiatives, PlasticFree stands out, which since 2019 has reaped enormous success in its initiatives to protect the environment.
Is there still time to save the planet?
The planet has shown many signs and is clearly calling for action. Nature is suffering and so are all of us who live in it. We are all connected to the Earth and by the Earth. It is time to act to ensure an environmentally responsible future for humanity.
“Sephora Kids”, a viral apology for premature cosmetorexia
The skincare trend so prevalent on social media has caught on with under-12s who create their own content by reviewing cosmetics on TikTok
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The Iftar in the neighbourhood
It is Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and one of the pillars of Muslim religious practice, and the people gathered on the Rambla del Raval will break their fast collectively in the public space
Climate emergency and health challenges
“The scientific evidence is indisputable: climate change threatens human well-being and the health of the planet. Any further delay in concerted global action will mean the loss of a brief and swift opportunity to secure a liveable future." - Hans-Otto Portner
The eight-second generation
Immersed in the culture of immediacy, digital natives have had to adapt their neurological patterns and consumption habits to the maelstrom of information they deal with on a daily basis
Disability: improving inclusion and integration is a social imperative
Disability rights are still too little talked about, especially in southern European countries. Italy is so far from the goal of true inclusion that it has been severely reprimanded by the OECD. Lack of health, education and access to work infrastructures
Environmental partnerships as catalysts for change towards a greener future
Environmental associations are instrumental in educating and mobilising citizens for an ecologically responsible society, taking action to protect the environment and influencing public policy.
Video games and learning: a virtuous synergy
In the broad landscape of interactive media, video games have gained prominence not only as forms of entertainment, but also as educational tools and sources of knowledge. Far from being the subject of controversy and prejudice, they have been shown to have a positive impact on the cognitive, emotional, and social development of players.
Adultcentrism: the regime of the “adult establishment”
On the model of social organisation where children and adolescents are denied a voice and identity of their own
Mitigate and Adapt. A Global Stocktake Analysis
The Global Stocktake, which reviews global progress in the fight against climate change, has analysed the mitigation and adaptation processes underway. Find out what needs to be done to meet the Paris Agreement.
Far right gains momentum three months before European elections
The European Parliament elections will take place in June 2024, and the latest Europe Elects poll confirms the trend towards the far right that has been seen in elections in several European countries.
Right-wing victory in Portugal: a European trend?
Portugal's centre-right coalition narrowly defeated the centre-left in the general election on 10 March. But the real news is the success of the far-right party, which makes future political scenarios much more complex.
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Muscles, cars, millionaire mindset: the self-made man fraud
Burpees at 5am, cold showers, personal development, doped muscles, Lamborghinis (or as he affectionately calls them, Lambos), mansions, boats, and women (who for him are just another product of his notion of success). The “belly” and “mileuristas” (on a …
Earth Day and PlasticFree: an opportunity to reflect on environmental action
Earth Day is the world’s largest collective moment to celebrate and promote the conservation of our planet. First celebrated in 1970, this event, initiated by US Senator Gaylord Nelson and supported by President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, involves up to one …
Is there still time to save the planet?
Mother Earth is clearly asking us all to act. Major systems on planet Earth, such as climate, water, and biodiversity, are no longer capable of being maintained in safe and stable conditions for all who inhabit them. Examples include climate …
“Sephora Kids”, a viral apology for premature cosmetorexia
In recent times, skincare has become almost compulsive: hyaluronic acid serum, Vitamin C, essences, tonics, exfoliants, retinol… The skincare phenomenon has spread through all layers of society, reaching even the youngest: girls under the age of 12, who have become …
The Iftar in the neighbourhood
It is Saturday, 23 March. It’s a cool, early spring night, still on wintertime. Barcelona’s Rambla del Raval is buzzing with people. Groups of tourists and locals photograph themselves next to Botero’s cat, while others crowd the terraces that line …
Climate emergency and health challenges
How does climate change affect human health?
There is consensus that population health is influenced by a multitude of factors. Chief among these are environmental factors, in particular climate change. The United Nations estimates that 1 in 4 deaths worldwide …
The eight-second generation
A website has 10 seconds to load. If it has not done so within this time limit, there isa 123% greater chance that the user will leave the page Tik Tok, the giant that has 1218 million monthly active …
Disability: improving inclusion and integration is a social imperative
In order to understand the situation that we are about to discuss, it is important to clarify two important concepts in the disability debate: integration and inclusion.
Integration and inclusiveness: different and complementary concepts
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Muscles, cars, millionaire mindset: the self-made man fraud
Ponzi schemes and pyramid schemes are scams with a long history. Now, in a form of reactionary masculinity, hypertrophied body, ostentatious and "shark-minded", it is reaching young people through social networks.
Earth Day and PlasticFree: an opportunity to reflect on environmental action
A few days ago, Earth Day was celebrated, promoted by the United Nations as a moment of global unity for the protection of the environment. Among the many realities and initiatives, PlasticFree stands out, which since 2019 has reaped enormous success in its initiatives to protect the environment.
Is there still time to save the planet?
The planet has shown many signs and is clearly calling for action. Nature is suffering and so are all of us who live in it. We are all connected to the Earth and by the Earth. It is time to act to ensure an environmentally responsible future for humanity.
“Sephora Kids”, a viral apology for premature cosmetorexia
The skincare trend so prevalent on social media has caught on with under-12s who create their own content by reviewing cosmetics on TikTok
The Iftar in the neighbourhood
It is Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and one of the pillars of Muslim religious practice, and the people gathered on the Rambla del Raval will break their fast collectively in the public space
Climate emergency and health challenges
“The scientific evidence is indisputable: climate change threatens human well-being and the health of the planet. Any further delay in concerted global action will mean the loss of a brief and swift opportunity to secure a liveable future." - Hans-Otto Portner
The eight-second generation
Immersed in the culture of immediacy, digital natives have had to adapt their neurological patterns and consumption habits to the maelstrom of information they deal with on a daily basis
Disability: improving inclusion and integration is a social imperative
Disability rights are still too little talked about, especially in southern European countries. Italy is so far from the goal of true inclusion that it has been severely reprimanded by the OECD. Lack of health, education and access to work infrastructures
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#Programmed obsolescence:
Changes made to the operating systems of electronic devices to shorten their useful life, i.e. the length of time they function properly.
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