The G7 climate will take place in Piedmont. In Italy too many delays on the 2030 objectives
Piedmont hosts first Planet Week and then the G7. Italy is an organizing country but without a current climate plan
Florence and Parma cities towards net zero. All-Italian European success
Two Italian cities in the European list of those with good climate results. Will there be others?
Macron flies to Brazil: alliance with Lula for a bridge between the South of the world and the G7. Here are the meeting points
Macron flies to Brazil from Lula for three days full of events spread across four cities, including Belem, at the gates of the Amazon. Wars, EU-Mercosur agreement, Haiti and climate are the hot topics. The two presidents linked by the decline in…
Artificial intelligence for more resilient cities. IBM in the field with a super millionaire tender
An IBM platform offers solutions to make cities more sustainable. Artificial Intelligence is applied to all sectors of a civilization. Urbanism is on the rise, what will politics do?
Climate: artificial intelligence to discover methane emissions. And Google will tell where they are
Free methane particles are among the main causes of global warming: in March a satellite will be in orbit that will control every corner of the planet also thanks to AI. Google algorithms in the Edfe project against pollution
Cdp: green light for new operations for 2,3 billion euros
A fund of 700 million has been created for the reconstruction of Emilia-Romagna, Marche and Tuscany
Art and Sustainability. The ethics of upcycling and recycling to support the environmental urgency
Sustainable art with its compelling narratives and highly emotional images, plays an indispensable role in promoting a different sustainable vision in society
Giorgia Meloni and Ursula von der Leyen in Emilia for the post-flood situation. Controversy over the anti-disaster policy
The visit should release funds for reconstruction. Businesses ask for an extension for natural disaster insurance
The Mediterranean will flood Italy. The rise of water caused by ongoing climate changes
Subsidence threatens the Italian coasts. An INGV study warns of the dangers even if the times are very long.
Chicco Testa: (AssoAmbiente): “The green light for new technologies and energy realism mark the success of Cop28”
Cop28 seems not to have ended with the final document. Many observers see fossil fuels growing but "at COP 28 - claims the President of Assoambiente - the right compromises were found"
Cop28, a great result even if there is no shortage of shadows. Transition from fossils, nuclear power, US-China dialogue are the key points
The COP28 agreement is a big step forward even if there is a lack of accountability on the commitments of individual countries and the absence of clear commitments from the richest countries to finance the gradual transition of the poorest countries
Climate and sustainability: Italy behind in the Agenda 2030 objectives. 8 billion still to be spent on paper
The Asvis Report denounces a worrying retreat by Italy on the green objectives indicated by the United Nations. Calabria, Sicily, Basilicata and Sardinia significantly behind on the Pnrr
Latest stock market news: oil down after Cop 28 Dubai, blame on rates and recession. China and India are cutting coal
The impact of COP 28 on the markets is still uncertain. Oil is down for the eighth consecutive week. And Venezuela announces a 27% increase in revenue of the PDVSA company in 2024
COP 28 Dubai: "historic" agreement to exit from fossil fuels in 2050, but who will provide the money for the transition?
Agreement overnight at COP 28 Dubai among all 198 participating countries: yes to the exit from fossil fuels "in a fair and orderly way". Yes to nuclear, hydrogen and CO2 capture
Green homes: gas boilers, photovoltaic panels, efficiency. Here are all the news about the latest EU agreement
Agreement reached on the new EU Green Homes directive. More flexibility for states. All the news on boilers, photovoltaic panels, stop on incentives
Cop 28 Dubai: Meloni chooses the pragmatic line on the climate. And on the magistrates: "No clash but some oppose us"
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at COP 28 Dubai: "Italy is for a non-ideological ecological transition". Alliance of 20 countries to triple nuclear power by 2050
Cop 28 Dubai: how to avoid failure by helping the most backward countries. Who pays and how much for the transition?
At COP 28 in Dubai the game is above all financial. It is unavoidable to find at least agreement on the Loss & Damage fund, otherwise the summit will be a glaring failure
Cop 28 in Dubai: climate change is scary. Will a new Agenda arrive to stop the decline?
The World Climate Conference opens today in Dubai. Alarms for rising temperatures and the effects on the world economy. 198 countries present and 70 thousand delegates
Appliances, net zero, the climate: interview with Hakan Bulgurlu, the number one of Arçelik-Beko who climbs mountains
Hakan Bulgurlu leads the giant Arçelik-Beko and, despite official denials, is the new CEO of Whirlpool EMEA. It is located in Antarctica: here are his plans in a strategic sector also for the climate such as that of household appliances
The role of the Italian industry in achieving the objectives of the new PNIEC: the Agici event
The Agici Green Deal Monitor will be held on Tuesday 21 November at 13.15 pm in Rome - An opportunity for discussion between institutions and companies on the future of climate, energy and renewables
Biden and Xi Jinping, the meeting starts the thaw: "The rivalry must not turn into conflict". Agreements on climate and AI, sparks on Taiwan
The meeting in San Francisco between the two greats of the world was positive and they lowered the tension by signing the first two agreements. Sharp disagreement remains on Taiwan
Bad weather: why does Italy always pay the highest price? Lack of prevention is lethal
Mourning and tragedies belong to the history of Italy. Historical responsibilities without having a climate plan worthy of a civilized country
Bain: Italy is unlikely to reach its climate objectives by 2030, there is a risk of 10 billion in damage per year
If the path towards the transition proceeds at the current pace, Italy will fail to meet the 2030 and 2050 objectives - By 2050, 60% of the territory will be at risk - "The country could suffer widespread losses and damage"
Climate risk: only 6% of farms are insured. Just 2 billion in premium income: the 2023 Ivass Report
During the Insurance Day, Ivass presented the first Report on risks from natural disasters and sustainability. There is still a long way to go to fill the coverage gap
The Po project rejected by the territory. It is worth 357 million euros
The PNRR money destined for a large renaturation plan for the great river. But why is there a lack of listening to the territory?
Climate, summit of African countries in Nairobi. The delay in the promised aid and the December COP28 in Dubai
Three days of preparatory meetings towards COP 28 in Dubai in December. The African continent is asking for more investments from rich countries already promised in other Conferences.
Greenhouse effect, "climate-friendly" cows arrive from Canada
Loewith herd has already artificially inseminated 107 cows with the first semen from a low methane bull: "Livestock emissions reduced by 20-30% by 2050". But some experts warn: it could create digestive problems for animals
Venice is at risk, UNESCO raises the alarm and wants to include it in the blacklist of sites in danger: here's why
It is not the first time that the UN body has recommended the inclusion of Venice among the sites in danger. Here's why and what it means
Summer: appeal not to crowd emergency rooms. However, high temperatures accentuate many pathologies
Access to emergency rooms increased due to the effects of high temperatures. Appeal of the hospitals. The problem of general practitioners
Heat emergency: 10 million extra for the cig for construction workers and farmers but with many exclusions
The heat emergency provision cuts out the self-employed, freelancers, VAT numbers, self-employed workers, riders and seasonal workers
The Italian climate plan is being examined by the EU, but the centre-right government is not spared the controversy
The Pniec is fundamental for an idea of a sustainable country. Minister Picetto Fratin assures that the objectives will be achieved. The environmental associations are critical and ask for an immediate confrontation
Environment: rising seas and threats to cities. Under study oyster reefs and artificial intelligence
An international conference in Venice discusses the most futuristic solutions against rising sea waters. Catastrophic estimates for the next few years
Chicco Testa: in order to have a true green policy, it is necessary to avoid the clash between opposing extremisms
Interview with Chicco Testa, president of Assoambiente and former president of Enel. "The transition will require costs and changing habits." "Let Europe set a good example, but also evaluate the rest of the world so as not to feed false hopes for a rapid…
Intesa Sanpaolo rewards the winners of the second edition of "In Action ESG Climate"
139 projects were presented to support the ecological transition. Four winning companies will receive prizes for a total of 600 thousand euros
Environment within reach of the web: the EU launches the campaign against climate change
For the fourth time, the EU invites citizens to express their ideas against climate change. The participation of TV and web personalities
Water: availability can be reduced by 40 to 90 percent. The climate conference launches 10 proposals
The 4th National Conference on Climate addresses the main themes of the changes in Italy. The water disaster and the non-existent climate plan: Minister Pichetto Fratin presented only a draft.
Climate change favors financial alliances. Primo Ventures is with LifeGate
The two Italian companies united in a partnership to invest in technologies for the environment. A sign of entrepreneurial vitality.
Bad weather Emilia-Romagna, the climatologist Pasini: “We have to adapt to events like this. We think of the climate and of works that respect nature”
Behind the bad weather emergency, historical criticalities. Exceptional events can be managed better. Designing public works in a different way from the past, says Proffesor Prof. Antonello Pasini, CNR climatologist
Climate: what scenarios after the G7 in Sapporo? No more plastic waste and for Italy ok to biofuels
The summit of the most industrialized countries concluded with declarations of goodwill on the 2040 and 2050 objectives. Italy is satisfied
Renewable energy: Italy slows down and Sicily suspends authorizations for photovoltaics
The latest Report of the World Energy Transitions denounces the delays in funding for renewable sources. And the President of the Sicily Region gives the halt to solar panels
Drought warning: according to the meteorologist Luca Mercalli, long-term projects, concertation and an eye on climate change are needed
INTERVIEW WITH LUCA MERCALLI, climatologist and President of the Italian Meteorological Society, who takes stock of the government's programs and initiatives for the ecological transition. It was necessary to maintain the eco-bonus by eliminating distortions and to promote energy saving in our homes
Natural disasters: Italy in 2022 suffered economic losses of over 62 billion dollars. Aon reports
Fires, hailstorms, floods are the main causes of natural disasters. Worldwide economic losses amounted to more than $313 billion in 2022.
Hera Group: two projects worth a total of 45 million euro for Bologna Missione Clima
The two projects were awarded around 27 million euros of the PNRR out of a total investment of around 45 million euros. When fully operational, they will make it possible to avoid 16.500 tonnes of CO2 emissions a year
War cuts gas and pushes coal. And climate disaster is approaching
Germany is the leader in the "derogation" from the anti-Co2 restrictions. But in the name of the gas emergency linked to the conflict in Ukraine, the attention to climate policies, already insufficient, risks further distancing the already difficult objectives of safeguarding the planet. 2022 year…
Green hydrogen: the funds of the PNRR go to the Regions. New plants in place of former factories
The first provision of the government allocates 450 million euros to the Regions for structures that favor the energy transition.
Environmental information in free fall. For newspapers and TV it is only news, little space for insights
Why do the Italian media deal with the environment only when there are news stories? Information increasingly essential to defend the planet
Climate change takes center stage at Maxxi in Rome. The photos of seven artists on a country at risk
Seven photographers exhibit their work at the Maxxi and focus on Italy's most critical situations. The exhibition is open until January
The mural for Piero Angela: the tribute dedicated to the journalist by Nickelino's Urban Lab
At the gates of Turin, the birthplace of Piero Angela, a mural that recalls the work of the great journalist and scientific popularizer. Thursday 22 December the inauguration.
Climate change: the EIB allocates 11 billion for projects throughout Europe, Florence leading the way
The tragedy of Ischia brings to the fore the need to make investments in areas at risk. The Municipality of Florence prepares projects with EIB funds and acts as a trailblazer for other local authorities
Ischia: the tragedy exposes the delays in prevention and climate adaptation plans and the faults of politics
The failure to adopt the climate adaptation plan weighs on the tragedy. Over 13 billion spent to deal with emergencies. The advice of Italian geologists to the government and local authorities.
Ischia, fatal landslide: Casamicciola buried in mud. One woman dead, 11 missing, 13 wounded
A storm with unprecedented rainfall brings the island to its knees - Relief is immediate - Digging in the mud - First aid and appropriations from the Council of Ministers today
Cyclone Poppea: Italy at risk due to bad weather with rain and tornadoes. Affected agriculture in the Center-South
Bad weather hits a fragile country like Italy without adequate infrastructure. Agriculture once again the sector most affected by the bad weather in recent hours
COP 27 in Egypt new opportunity to fight climate change. Rich countries lagging behind in aid to poor ones
The COP that opens in Egypt brings together rich and poor countries in need of aid. The optimism of UN Secretary Guterres and the worldwide consequences of the war in Ukraine
Post-global world: this is how it will be. Research by the Einaudi Center and Intesa Sanpaolo
Bigger companies, a growth-friendly tax system and a four-day work week. In the post-global world Deaglio outlines some proposals to get out of the crisis
Apocalyptic Roubini: the 10 near future catastrophes and the disturbing prophecies of Dr. Doom
In his latest book, the economist who predicted the 2008 crisis and the subsequent great recession talks about the 10 terrible economic catastrophes that are about to hit us: let's hope he's wrong
Fibra Dike: the investment in optical fibers that protect and monitor the Po against floods and floods
An Italian-Swiss project will install optical fibers for real-time flood control
Youth4Climate: Rome headquarters of the World Youth Conference on Climate. What will the right in government do?
Rome permanent seat of Youth4Climate to fight climate change. A first test of the new government which will have to guarantee the annual appointment of young people
Climate change and its effects on health, pandemics and viruses. Because Italy remains first in Europe for premature deaths
Climate change is helping the spread of serious diseases and viruses. Italy fails to reduce deaths from pollution-related diseases.
Climate and environment: parties commit to an advisory body in the next Parliament
The Science Committee to vote achieves the first result of a political commitment to a new consultative body. CNEL in favor of the initiative
Ecological transition: more than 10 billion from the EU and the EIB to improve climate conditions
For the ecological transition, the money between loans and financing will go to the public bodies of the 27 EU states. The connection with the national territorial plans
Climate: Italy increasingly at risk. The adaptation plan has been stuck in Rome for five years
Codacons asks the parties to resume the Plan against climate change drawn up in 2017. A text that is especially useful for prevention. Autumn will be high risk.
Climate: hot summer with extreme events, Italian scientists update the maps
In Brussels, Italian scientists presented updated risk maps along the Mediterranean coasts. Northern Italy among the areas most at risk.
Investigation into the future: from economics to science here are the ways forward in a book by Salvatore Rossi
In his new book "Indagine sul futuro", published by Laterza, the economist Salvatore Rossi, former General Manager of Bankitalia and now President of Tim talks with a series of experts and focuses on the possible trends of the years to come
Energy war and climate push to accelerate: solar must increase by 14 times, wind by 9 by 2050
A study by Ref Ricerche traces the possible scenarios of the energy transition and the development of renewables in Italy. "It's not enough to act, there are obstacles to overcome"
Climate change, UN IPCC: "Halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 is possible"
Climate change, new call from the UN ilcc: it is possible to halve CO2 emissions by 2030 but we must act immediately. However, investments are still too low
Fight against CO2: the Sofidel Group chooses bio-syngas to produce paper in Sweden
The production of paper in the company's plants by 2023 will take place only with renewable sources. The relationship with the University.
Energy crisis, Intesa Sanpaolo forecasts: "Prices will fall but uncertainty and volatility remain"
The Intesa Sanpaolo report investigates the causes and consequences of the energy crisis in Europe and in Italy - Some uncertainties remain starting from geopolitical risks and the climate
Sick oceans mobilize banks and financial institutions: there is also Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
At the conference on the oceans, the big banks come together to fight water degradation. 4 billion euros in three years. Doubled the previous commitment of 2 billion euros.
European Green Deal: in 2022 it's up to refrigerant gases
A European project against CO2 emissions into the atmosphere from greenhouse effect refrigerants. What Italian refrigerator specialists say
Climate change: 6 Italian companies in the CDP "A" List
Leonardo, Enel and Pirelli are confirmed for the second consecutive year within the "Climate A List 2021" drawn up by the Carbon Disclosure Project - A total of 23 Italian companies have won the "leadership" rating
Climate change, Cingolani at MAXXI
Facing a burning world: the Minister of Ecological Transition and the President of MAXXI Giovanna Melandri discuss proposals and projects to tackle global warming today at 18 pm
US-China: what's behind the summit between Biden and Xi
INTERVIEW WITH STEFANO SILVESTRI, former president of the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) - The uncertainty linked to the 2022 US mid-term elections weighs on the relations between the two great powers - An operational agreement on the climate is still possible, while on…
Global Thinking Foundation: Annual event between sustainable finance and Cop26
"Sustainability and technology for the regeneration of ecosystems" is the central theme of the 6th Annual Conference of the Global Thinking Foundation held on Thursday 18 November in Milan - After addressing issues such as changes in the…
Cop26, agreement in Glasgow but China and India hold back on coal
China and India have imposed that the use of coal for energy production is not abandoned but reduced but the 197 Cop26 countries concluded the summit on climate change with an agreement which, despite its…
Usa-China: surprise climate agreement at Cop26
The two biggest polluters on the planet announce their intention to collaborate to fight climate change - Meanwhile, however, the draft agreement circulated at Cop26 does not appease the protests of environmentalists, who are turning to the UN
Climate, big finance adopts the environment. Here because
Beyond the results that will or will not be achieved at the Cop26 in Glasgow, the sensitivity of the markets on ESG issues and the energy transition has changed profoundly. The big names in money put a mountain of billions on the plate:…
Methane, Edf: "The Global Methane Pledge is an important step for the climate"
The issue of methane emissions stands out on the international agenda for 2021, both in the G20 and in the Cop26 context. To accelerate the reduction of emissions, the Global Methane Pledge is born: those who join undertake to cut their emissions of…
Cop26 Glasgow, Johnson kicks off amid many uncertainties
The British premier opened the work of the climate summit in which 120 countries are participating until 12 November. Absent China, Russia and Türkiye. "Time is running out, we must act". Speeches by Draghi and Guterres
G20 Rome: compromise on climate. Draghi: "Now move on to the facts"
Mario Draghi closed the G20 in Rome with an agreement on global warming: the ceiling of 1,5 degrees remains but the date of decarbonisation stops at "mid-century". China has moved closer to climate targets. Agreement…
Climate: against CO2 Italy thinks of biomethane
Biomethane as a fuel for heavy vehicles capable of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 121%. A study by CNR and IVECO places Italy at the forefront of alternatives to fossil fuels.
Cop 26, hedges are also on the field in Glasgow but not China and India
On the eve of the Glasgow summit on the health of the planet, the most incredible proposal was launched by a hedge fund on Shell: here's what it is about
Climate, letter to Draghi to reduce methane emissions
Friends of the Earth and Environmental Defense Fund to the President in charge Mario Draghi: "We hope for the Global Methane Pledge at the G20 in Rome". By 2030, reduce total methane emissions from the natural gas supply chain in Italy by 72%.
Saving the Earth: Cingolani and Giansoldati at MAXXI
On the occasion of the Amazonia exhibition by Sebastiao Salgado, two meetings to talk about the human condition, the environment and the management of climate change with the two protagonists and with Giovanna Melandri
Insurance companies, Ivass: "Climate risk coverage is low"
This was stated by the president of the Authority, Luigi Federico Signorini, at the Insurance Summit, underlining that in Italy coverage of the catastrophic risk is also insufficient
Sos from London: without CO2 skyrocketing prices for beer and chickens
The paradox of CO2 is that the number 1 enemy of the environment is used for many industrial productions: from beer to slaughterhouses, to fertilizers. Now it is in short supply and in times of Brexit here is a new headache for Boris Johnson on the eve of Cop26…
Climate: "Pre-Cop26 in Milan indicates a long-term vision," says Pasini
The last meeting before the United Nations Conference in Glasgow in November has started. INTERVIEW WITH ANTONELLO PASINI, one of the most renowned physicists and climatologists in Europe: "The ecological transition is not made up only of technological solutions: the entire development paradigm needs to be rethought"
Rome, Milan, Naples, Venice: this is how the climate in the city will change
Hot cities, extreme events, floods: this is how the climate was and how it will change in 6 cities, including Bologna and Turin, according to the CMCC Foundation report which analyzes the risks. City by city files
Climate: Pre-COP26 in Milan with Mattarella and Draghi
A week of debates and world events in view of the UN summit in November - Milan and Italy protagonists of an intergenerational dialogue
Austria launches Klimaticket: unlimited public transport throughout the country
The revolution starts in October: with 949 euros a year, an adult can travel with a single ticket on the entire railway network as well as on trams, metro and local buses. At the moment the capital Vienna is out of the agreement
Climate change, EDF: "To pick up the UN's alarm"
According to the UN report, there is no more time, the climate is changing and also rapidly. Only concrete actions to reduce CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions could limit the ongoing climate change. Fred Krupp, (President of EDF):…
Climate, UN alarm: close to the point of no return, man's fault
According to the UN, the planet's temperature, if CO2 emissions are not cut quickly, is destined to rise by 1,5 degrees between now and 2040. "Climate change is advancing at an impressive speed". Cars, insurance and tourism grappling with…
Crazy climate: frost in Brazil, avocado in Sicily, coffee skyrocketing
Climate change is imposing a new geopolitics of food. Soft commodities operators are looking at the repercussions that are leading to epochal transformations: olive trees in the North, Champagne in Kent, Egypt in collapse. Here's what's happening while in Rome…
The G20 on climate closes with the agreement in the middle but we are already thinking about Cop 26
The two days in Naples reaffirms the commitment to fight against climate change. The real will will occur in November at the UN Conference. The resistance of China and India on decarbonization
CO2, IEA alarm: "By 2023 the historic record"
According to the International Energy Agency, investments in the energy transition are vastly insufficient and emissions will continue to rise in the coming years
EU 2050 climate package: the pros and cons of an epochal challenge
The "Fit For 55" plan sets ambitious goals to save Europe from environmental catastrophe. From industry to agriculture everyone has to review their plans for the coming decades
Climate, the EU turnaround scares the car. Even China cuts CO2
The Stock Exchange does its first calculations on the FitFor55 green revolution launched by the EU Commission. Down the car and spare parts. But also the thud of Siemens Energy on the cost of raw materials. However, China is also moving and launching the new platform…
From farewell to petrol and diesel to taxes, EU breakthrough for the climate
A substantial package of proposals to accelerate the green revolution and say goodbye to fossil fuels - von der Leyen: "No longer just political commitments, but legal obligations" - Here's what the Brussels plan provides
“G20 and the climate, this is how the European agenda will change”. Speak Billio (Ca' Foscari)
INTERVIEW with MONICA BILLIO, professor of econometrics at Ca' Foscari. The priority given to the environment, you explain, will have strong implications for EU economic and monetary policies. "The focus will shift to the medium and long term with more flexible rules on public accounts". "Inflation doesn't…
EU cars, goodbye to diesel and petrol in 2035
A CO14 cut could be introduced in the climate package to be presented by the EU Commission on 2 July, which will mean goodbye to diesel and petrol engines by 2035
Appointments, the Italian climate envoy: looking for the right name
Italy also has an expert for international summits on climate change. Next engagement in Naples in July