Overshoot Day: the day we ran out of everything. Now what?

Imagine you have a bank account intended to cover all your expenses for an entire year. Now imagine ending it on May 6. That's it, that's Overshoot Day for Italy: the date on which we have consumed all the natural resources our land is capable of regenerating in a year.

10 Simple Ways to Make Your Vacation More Sustainable

"As the bee gathers nectar without harming the flowers, so the wise one lives in the world." This quote from Buddha is the most important piece of advice to keep in mind every day if you want to make your habits more sustainable. And to help you do so even while on vacation, here are 10 small tips to take with you wherever you go for your well-deserved rest.

Cleveland 1986: The Balloon Disaster

On September 27, 1986, the city of Cleveland, Ohio, was the stage for an event as ambitious as it was disastrous: Balloonfest '86. Organized by the United Way of America, the goal was to set a new world record for the largest number of balloons released simultaneously, while also raising funds for charity and improving the city's image. However, what began as a festive celebration quickly turned into a disaster.

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