The use of essential oils dates back thousands of years. Queen Cleopatra was reputed to have a vast knowledge of essential oils and their power and to have used rose essential oil to enchant Mark Antony with her beauty. The Greek physician Hippocrates — considered the father of modern medicine — often recommended massage treatments…
Guerrilla gardening is led by communities and for communities. It’s both a movement for social justice and climate justice, empowering anyone to green their streets in an incredibly accessible way. In the UK, almost 11 million people – about one third of the urban population – live in neighbourhoods with insufficient access to green space,…
Honey production in Greece is expected to fall by up to 90% this year, according to public broadcaster ERT. Reports indicate a 40-50% decrease in production compared to last year, with regions like Crete experiencing reductions of 80-90%. Varieties such as flower and pine honey may become scarce. The shortage is attributed to climate change,…
It is hot and sticky inside the crowded ferry approaching the coast of Naxos. When the ferry docks, the tourists, who are laden down with baggage, surge forward, impatient to disembark. It takes about half an hour for everyone to leave the ferry. The port is extremely busy: Cars honk horns, motorcycles weave in and out between…
The public could have days or months of warning about a major earthquake through identification of prior low-level tectonic unrest over large areas, according to research by a University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist who analyzed two major quakes in Alaska and California. The work was led by research assistant professor Társilo Girona of the UAF…
Making the benefits of different types of farming plain for the public could provide better protection for the British countryside, according to a new study. Led by a team at the University of Reading, the research says greater education about sustainable agriculture in the UK is needed in order to support farmers. This includes clearing…
Pedestrians walk past graffiti Athens is Lava in central Athens on July 12, 2017, which refers to … [+] the heatwave across the country during which temperatures have reached 40 degrees Celsius. / AFP PHOTO / Eleftherios Elis (Photo credit should read ELEFTHERIOS ELIS/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty Images In 2023, more than 47,000…
Greece is working to address the water crisis on its islands through the launch of 200 million euro funding mechanism this autumn that will support the creation of systems that address both the water crisis and the generation of renewable energy, says AMNA. The municipalities of islands will be invited to submit their proposals, which…
Whether you’re strolling through a garden, wandering a park, or simply enjoying an open space in the United States, you’re likely to notice bees buzzing about the flowers. While honeybees, imported from Europe in the 17th century to produce honey, are the most recognizable, they aren’t the only bees at work. If you’re a keen…