It was a particularly eventful August, marked by heatwaves, record-breaking fires and powerful storms. In France, the use of air conditioning, which remains relatively uncommon, has become a political issue. In the western Mediterranean, venomous blue dragons have been spotted, while researchers have identified one of the drivers behind marine| Magma
As Europe eyes its valuable mineral supply, environmentalists and locals are concerned about pollution and impact on agriculture.| Magma
Local residents are seeking more information and want stronger guarantees that mining won’t harm the nature on which their livelihoods depend.| Magma
Challenging the notion that mass and elite tourism are the only viable models for the region.| Magma
While authorities promise to reduce air pollution, the most affected neighborhoods still fear for their health.| Magma
Every summer along the Mediterranean coast, a familiar conflict plays out over who gets to occupy the shores. In Italy, for instance, access to beaches is legally a common right, with guaranteed public access. In practice, however, private operators have increasingly taken over stretches of coastline, charging steep fees for| Magma
As trendy destinations in southern Europe increasingly battle over the availability of water, are media productions and marketing campaigns fostering an unfair use of this precious resource?| Magma
In Greece, heatwaves and wildfires are increasingly affecting vital stopovers for many birds migrating between Africa and Europe.| Magma
From the turtle-nesting beaches of Italy to Greek island bird havens, across the Mediterranean campaigners are fighting to protect habitats from tourists seeking a picture-perfect vacation.| Magma
In this edition of Lapilli, you’ll read about an exotic algae proliferating in the Western Mediterranean that you might find on your next vacation. But not only that. As wildfires scorch Mediterranean coasts, we take a moment to reflect on how the concept of the “ideal vacation&| Magma
The multifaceted relationship between the environment and the communities that inhabit it| Magma
The most memorable event I attended during the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) in Nice was a panel dedicated to small-scale fishers. What stood out was the energy, authenticity and engagement rarely seen in conference settings. Among the panelists was a representative from the Low Impact Fishers of Europe (LIFE)| Magma
In Mediterranean Europe, the first body of water that saw its rights granted has yet to show signs of recovery.| Magma
The report documents Israel's use of "white phosphorus bombs" and the destruction of agricultural crops, as well as health damage to civilians.| Magma
In this edition of Lapilli, we look at a summer that’s only just begun, yet is already burning. Between the second half of June and early July, a powerful heatwave swept across southern Europe, from the Balkans to Portugal, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit)| Magma
An EU-funded center for migrants on the Greek island of Lesbos has angered locals, who fear wildfires in a protected area.| Magma
In this issue of Lapilli+, we spotlight a new editorial initiative through an interview with its creator, Alessio Cannata, a writer for the Italian publication Linkiesta. A few months ago, Cannata launched a column dedicated to agriculture called Agrikola (the name roughly translates to "agricultural") to challenge myths and clichés| Magma
We are excited to share this very first issue of Lapilli+ with you. You probably signed up to receive Lapilli a long time ago, but since Lapilli is only in Italian for now we invite you to subscribe to this brand new newsletter—Lapilli+. It’s also monthly. But instead| Magma
We are an Italian-based nonprofit dedicated to reporting on the ways climate and environmental crises are impacting the Mediterranean region.| Magma
In this issue of Lapilli, we delve into initiatives that, while aiming at having positive repercussions on the environment, also carry negative consequences or lack transparency. From lithium mining to solar energy to even the filters used to curb harmful ship emissions, we’ll see how transitioning to a greener| Magma
In this issue, we share several David vs. Goliath stories — small producers challenging large industrial groups: from the impact of industrial tuna farming in Malta on the populations of small pelagic fish to the struggles of small-scale fishers in Italy and Spain to receive EU money (unlike their larger counterparts)| Magma
I thought of dedicating an issue of this newsletter to Stefano Liberti’s new book as soon as I heard of its release. How couldn’t I? Simply by reading its title, "Mediterranean Tropic,” I could sense the many points of contact with this project as well as with one| Magma
This month's newsletter arrives from Egypt via Egab. Journalist Mariam Mokhtar introduces us to a selected variety of Paulownia, an Asian plant with large leaves and multiple uses, which its advocates claim could help combat tree cover loss and desertification. While Paulownia can be invasive in some contexts, in an| Magma
Six to nine early-career journalists will be selected to participate in this hands-on program, which aims to enhance environmental reporting skills.| Magma