On April 16 opens in Milan the International Furniture Show.
Among the many artistic events of these days a special remark goes to Michelangelo Pistoletto’s special installation dedicated to the world of work at the Loggia dei Mercanti.

Michelangelo Pistoletto is one of the visionaries participating to Stock Exchange of Visions project.

On April 7 the WHO launches the World Health Day 2008 an opportunity to draw worldwide attention to a subject of major importance to global health each year. In 2008, World Health Day focuses on the need to protect health from the adverse effects of climate change. WHO selected this theme in recognition that climate change is posing ever growing threats to global public health security.
Go and visit www.fabrica.it/workshops to see the results of a workshop done with thomas.matthews on November 2007 where small and large environmental changes and actions are suggested.

"The 11th Hour Action Network" is an action community helping individuals and communities connect with one another to find ways of reducing our dependence on fossil fuels, increasing the use of renewable energy sources, and slowing the consumption of natural resources. The network was created following the launch of "The 11th Hour", a feature length documentary by Leonardo Di Caprio on the environmental crises. Among the prominent thinkers and activists who helped Leonardo Di Caprio grapple with the grave problems facing our planet were Bruce Mau and Herman Daly.