Francesco De Augustinis
@francescomda.bsky.social
Freelance journalist - ONE EARTH doc founder / Food systems, environment, ethics.
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The role of coffee in deforestation in Brazil and that of coffee lobbies against anti-deforestation regulations in Brussels
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October 22, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The role of coffee in deforestation in Brazil and that of coffee lobbies against anti-deforestation regulations in Brussels
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A powerful new documentary, Until the End of the World, is shining a light on a growing industry that could be affecting your plate and the planet more than you realize — fish farming.
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New Documentary Exposes the Dark Side of Fish Farming
The director or 'Until the End of the World' says that his documentary about fish farming isn't just exposing environmental issues — it's more about "the very idea of sustainability"
people.com
September 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A powerful new documentary, Until the End of the World, is shining a light on a growing industry that could be affecting your plate and the planet more than you realize — fish farming.
people.com/new-document...
people.com/new-document...
Italy has committed to ensuring “strict protection” for 10% of its seas by 2030, but according to officials to date only 0.04% of national waters are closed to fishing, and this number could be further reduced due to an imminent expansion of territorial waters.
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Less than 0.1 percent of the sea is protected from fishing: Italy’s delay in protecting biodiversity | One Earth
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July 30, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Italy has committed to ensuring “strict protection” for 10% of its seas by 2030, but according to officials to date only 0.04% of national waters are closed to fishing, and this number could be further reduced due to an imminent expansion of territorial waters.
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www.one-earth.it/en/less-than...
EU biofuel projects in the ‘breadbasket of Congo’ could threaten food security, investigation finds
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July 24, 2025 at 11:13 AM
EU biofuel projects in the ‘breadbasket of Congo’ could threaten food security, investigation finds
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www.one-earth.it/en/eu-biofue...
11 confirmed cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) virus in Cambodia - 7 of them reported in June, an unusual monthly increase, according to @who.int
Since 2003 83 cases, including 49 deaths, have been reported in the country
#thenewpandemics #avianflu
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Since 2003 83 cases, including 49 deaths, have been reported in the country
#thenewpandemics #avianflu
www.who.int/emergencies/...
Avian Influenza A(H5N1) - Cambodia
Between 1 January and 1 July 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) was notified by Cambodia’s International Health Regulations (IHR) National Focal Point (NFP) of 11 laboratory-confirmed cases of ...
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July 5, 2025 at 9:26 AM
11 confirmed cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) virus in Cambodia - 7 of them reported in June, an unusual monthly increase, according to @who.int
Since 2003 83 cases, including 49 deaths, have been reported in the country
#thenewpandemics #avianflu
www.who.int/emergencies/...
Since 2003 83 cases, including 49 deaths, have been reported in the country
#thenewpandemics #avianflu
www.who.int/emergencies/...
Reposted by Francesco De Augustinis
The Italian government is leading discussions in the European Union #EU on biofuels and how could they enable zero-emission car transport goal in Europe.
Grantee @francescomda.bsky.social explores the policies behind the proposals.
Story for www.one-earth.it.
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Grantee @francescomda.bsky.social explores the policies behind the proposals.
Story for www.one-earth.it.
pulitzercenter.org/stories/ital...
The Italian Strategy To Boost Biofuels in Europe
The Italian government is engaged in a discussion with the EU on the topic of biofuels. The thesis is that they could be a solution to make car transport in Europe zero-impact. Are biofuels an...
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June 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The Italian government is leading discussions in the European Union #EU on biofuels and how could they enable zero-emission car transport goal in Europe.
Grantee @francescomda.bsky.social explores the policies behind the proposals.
Story for www.one-earth.it.
pulitzercenter.org/stories/ital...
Grantee @francescomda.bsky.social explores the policies behind the proposals.
Story for www.one-earth.it.
pulitzercenter.org/stories/ital...
Selling hakes that are less than 20 cm long is illegal, but we found in Italy a widespread black market, in which hakes measuring just a few centimetres and therefore just a few weeks old are caught, sold and consumed in restaurants, homes and even festivals.
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June 23, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Selling hakes that are less than 20 cm long is illegal, but we found in Italy a widespread black market, in which hakes measuring just a few centimetres and therefore just a few weeks old are caught, sold and consumed in restaurants, homes and even festivals.
www.one-earth.it/en/paranza-e...
www.one-earth.it/en/paranza-e...
We are completely out of target, still talking about commitments and potential scenarios for 2040, 2050 -- www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Only two years left of world’s carbon budget to meet 1.5C target, scientists warn
Breaching threshold would ramp up catastrophic weather events, further increasing human suffering
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June 19, 2025 at 8:32 AM
We are completely out of target, still talking about commitments and potential scenarios for 2040, 2050 -- www.theguardian.com/environment/...
As of April 22, 2025, there have been 973 human cases of the avian influenza A(H5N1) worldwide, including 470 deaths since 2003.
In early April, infection with A(H5N1) virus was reported in a two-year-old girl who died in the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
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In early April, infection with A(H5N1) virus was reported in a two-year-old girl who died in the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
www.wattagnet.com/poultry-meat...
Philippines Confirms Rare H5N9 Bird Flu Outbreak
Philippines reports first detection of H5N9 avian flu strain in duck flock, prompting immediate culling and increased surveillance to prevent spread.
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May 15, 2025 at 11:18 AM
As of April 22, 2025, there have been 973 human cases of the avian influenza A(H5N1) worldwide, including 470 deaths since 2003.
In early April, infection with A(H5N1) virus was reported in a two-year-old girl who died in the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
www.wattagnet.com/poultry-meat...
In early April, infection with A(H5N1) virus was reported in a two-year-old girl who died in the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
www.wattagnet.com/poultry-meat...
DYING LOCHS - screening @ ECOador - Festial de Cine Ambiental in Quito - Equador www.ecoador.org/programacion...
The short doc is also available online at www.one-earth.it
The short doc is also available online at www.one-earth.it
Jueves | 8 de Mayo | 17:00 | CCE | ECOador
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May 2, 2025 at 8:06 AM
DYING LOCHS - screening @ ECOador - Festial de Cine Ambiental in Quito - Equador www.ecoador.org/programacion...
The short doc is also available online at www.one-earth.it
The short doc is also available online at www.one-earth.it
Meanwhile, a 3-year-old girl died in Mexico due to respiratory complications after contracting avian flu.
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We discussed about the pandemic potential of H5N1 with the ONE EARTH doc project - find out more here -> www.one-earth.it/en/is-avian-...
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We discussed about the pandemic potential of H5N1 with the ONE EARTH doc project - find out more here -> www.one-earth.it/en/is-avian-...
H5N1 Case in Mexico: Rare Viral Genotype Alert
Explore the details of a fatal H5N1 infection in a Mexican child, linked to the D1.1 genotype with potential broader health implications.
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April 23, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Meanwhile, a 3-year-old girl died in Mexico due to respiratory complications after contracting avian flu.
www.wattagnet.com/poultry-meat...
We discussed about the pandemic potential of H5N1 with the ONE EARTH doc project - find out more here -> www.one-earth.it/en/is-avian-...
www.wattagnet.com/poultry-meat...
We discussed about the pandemic potential of H5N1 with the ONE EARTH doc project - find out more here -> www.one-earth.it/en/is-avian-...
The DRC is planning to exponentially increase its palm oil production, but these lands are not "vacant" as they are often described.
We investigated the land grabbing related to palm oil production in the DRC. with the support of the @pulitzercenter.bsky.social
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We investigated the land grabbing related to palm oil production in the DRC. with the support of the @pulitzercenter.bsky.social
www.one-earth.it/en/drcs-plan...
April 22, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The DRC is planning to exponentially increase its palm oil production, but these lands are not "vacant" as they are often described.
We investigated the land grabbing related to palm oil production in the DRC. with the support of the @pulitzercenter.bsky.social
www.one-earth.it/en/drcs-plan...
We investigated the land grabbing related to palm oil production in the DRC. with the support of the @pulitzercenter.bsky.social
www.one-earth.it/en/drcs-plan...
The short documentary DYING LOCHS (2025, 13') is now available for streaming.
Watch now at this link -> www.one-earth.it/en/dying-loc...
Watch now at this link -> www.one-earth.it/en/dying-loc...
April 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The short documentary DYING LOCHS (2025, 13') is now available for streaming.
Watch now at this link -> www.one-earth.it/en/dying-loc...
Watch now at this link -> www.one-earth.it/en/dying-loc...
- Hungary has confirmed a total of 20 new outbreaks in commercial poultry flocks
- Poland reported +10 new outbreaks, bringing the nation’s total so far this year to 63
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- Poland reported +10 new outbreaks, bringing the nation’s total so far this year to 63
www.wattagnet.com/poultry-meat...
Spring bird flu spike in Central European poultry
Over the past week, both Hungary and Poland have reported increased outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza affecting poultry flocks.
www.wattagnet.com
April 3, 2025 at 8:10 AM
- Hungary has confirmed a total of 20 new outbreaks in commercial poultry flocks
- Poland reported +10 new outbreaks, bringing the nation’s total so far this year to 63
www.wattagnet.com/poultry-meat...
- Poland reported +10 new outbreaks, bringing the nation’s total so far this year to 63
www.wattagnet.com/poultry-meat...
"Fish farming is the fastest growing sector of food production, often described as the sustainable answer for food security" - but at what cost?
A great recap of the debate after the screening of the documentary "Until the End of the World" at @hsph.harvard.edu
hsph.harvard.edu/environmenta...
A great recap of the debate after the screening of the documentary "Until the End of the World" at @hsph.harvard.edu
hsph.harvard.edu/environmenta...
Fish farming and the law of unintended consequences | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
The Department of Environmental Health recently hosted a film screening of the award-winning documentary, Until the End of the World, which examines the environmental and community impacts of fish far...
hsph.harvard.edu
March 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
"Fish farming is the fastest growing sector of food production, often described as the sustainable answer for food security" - but at what cost?
A great recap of the debate after the screening of the documentary "Until the End of the World" at @hsph.harvard.edu
hsph.harvard.edu/environmenta...
A great recap of the debate after the screening of the documentary "Until the End of the World" at @hsph.harvard.edu
hsph.harvard.edu/environmenta...
La concentrazione atmosferica di anidride carbonica ai livelli più alti degli ultimi 800.000 anni e il 2024 è stato il primo anno a superare di oltre 1,5 gradi l'era preindustriale.
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www.rainews.it/articoli/202...
Wmo, nel 2024 anidride carbonica al massimo da 800mila anni: l'allarme sul clima
La lente su scioglimento ghiacci e innalzamento del mare: lo scorso anno superato livello di 1,5 gradi di riscaldamento: "Cicloni e crisi alimentari"
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March 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
La concentrazione atmosferica di anidride carbonica ai livelli più alti degli ultimi 800.000 anni e il 2024 è stato il primo anno a superare di oltre 1,5 gradi l'era preindustriale.
www.rainews.it/articoli/202...
www.rainews.it/articoli/202...
"Until the End of the World" è un viaggio attraverso tre continenti, per indagare l’industria alimentare che cresce più rapidamente al mondo: l’allevamento di pesci.
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www.cinemaitaliano.info/news/84528/d...
DOCUDI
CinemaItaliano.info - Notizie: DOCUDI
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March 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
"Until the End of the World" è un viaggio attraverso tre continenti, per indagare l’industria alimentare che cresce più rapidamente al mondo: l’allevamento di pesci.
www.cinemaitaliano.info/news/84528/d...
www.cinemaitaliano.info/news/84528/d...
Hundreds of thousands of Atlantic salmon died on fish farms in Scottish waters in the final months of 2024, while a parliamentary committee concluded an inquiry saying it was “disappointed” by environmental pollution and animal welfare issues
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Mass salmon deaths hit Scottish farms as government investigates
Hundreds of thousands of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) died on fish farms in Scotland in the final months of 2024. The mass mortality events took place as a parliamentary committee concluded an inquir...
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February 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Hundreds of thousands of Atlantic salmon died on fish farms in Scottish waters in the final months of 2024, while a parliamentary committee concluded an inquiry saying it was “disappointed” by environmental pollution and animal welfare issues
@mongabay.bsky.social
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@mongabay.bsky.social
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The offensive by the M23 rebels and Rwanda forces in Eastern DRC coincides with the first anniversary of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the European Union (EU) and Rwanda to cooperate on the supply of “critical minerals”
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www.ipsnews.net/2025/01/gree...
Greed and Cynicism Fuel Rwanda’s War in DRC
The fresh offensive by the M23 rebels and Rwanda forces in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) coincides with the first anniversary of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between t...
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February 12, 2025 at 8:17 AM
The offensive by the M23 rebels and Rwanda forces in Eastern DRC coincides with the first anniversary of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the European Union (EU) and Rwanda to cooperate on the supply of “critical minerals”
www.ipsnews.net/2025/01/gree...
www.ipsnews.net/2025/01/gree...
A journey into the pristine lands of the Scottish Highlands, to investigate the environmental, social and cultural impact of intensive salmon farming through the voice of the lochs and their local communities.
-> find out more www.one-earth.it/en/dying-loc...
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-> find out more www.one-earth.it/en/dying-loc...
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DYING LOCHS (ITA 2025 - 13') - trailer
A journey into the pristine lands of the Scottish Highlands, to investigate the environmental, social and cultural impact of intensive salmon farming through the…
vimeo.com
February 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
A journey into the pristine lands of the Scottish Highlands, to investigate the environmental, social and cultural impact of intensive salmon farming through the voice of the lochs and their local communities.
-> find out more www.one-earth.it/en/dying-loc...
vimeo.com/1044944101?s...
-> find out more www.one-earth.it/en/dying-loc...
vimeo.com/1044944101?s...
Reposted by Francesco De Augustinis
At least 25 million people in the DRC suffer food insecurity.
Recent food production initiatives have prioritized industrial farming, leaving small farmers—who produce the majority of the country’s food—sidelined.
Story by @francescomda.bsky.social for @mongabay.bsky.social. 👉 bit.ly/4hcR1XM
Recent food production initiatives have prioritized industrial farming, leaving small farmers—who produce the majority of the country’s food—sidelined.
Story by @francescomda.bsky.social for @mongabay.bsky.social. 👉 bit.ly/4hcR1XM
January 30, 2025 at 6:40 PM
At least 25 million people in the DRC suffer food insecurity.
Recent food production initiatives have prioritized industrial farming, leaving small farmers—who produce the majority of the country’s food—sidelined.
Story by @francescomda.bsky.social for @mongabay.bsky.social. 👉 bit.ly/4hcR1XM
Recent food production initiatives have prioritized industrial farming, leaving small farmers—who produce the majority of the country’s food—sidelined.
Story by @francescomda.bsky.social for @mongabay.bsky.social. 👉 bit.ly/4hcR1XM