The final document of the G7 Culture of Naples opens the doors to a new approach to the culture of emerging countries. Here are partnerships and investments
A week of mobilization for climate and environment. A Deloitte research records positive signals in companies
There is a sector that is growing incessantly at a global level: the gigantic Hvac sector, that of air conditioners. Boom in consumption, the role of AI. Here are the numbers, the (profitable) acquisitions and the forecasts on climate risks
The water emergency and drought are at maximum alert level. What role do you think the government control room will play?
According to the IVASS report, at the end of 2022 premiums for coverage against natural risks increased to 6,6% of non-life collections. However, insurance investments in fossil fuels remain between 5 and 14 billion…
The government has reworked the Plan and given space to nuclear power: savings of 17 billion euros are expected. Environmentalists protest over choices regarding energy sources
Ipsos survey: climate change worries citizens of the G20 countries. Italy is not judged well for environmental policies
A 1,4 million euro project will propose solutions to stop smog in Florence. A digital model conceived at the Sant'Anna School in Pisa
Pacific Ocean whales and dolphins are now officially considered “legal persons” in a landmark treaty of indigenous communities. It is enshrined in an “Ocean Declaration”. The treaty was signed on February 7 in Rarotonga, the largest island of…
The "G7 Development Finance High-Level Dialogue" meeting brought together the financial leaders of the G7 member countries for strategies on sustainable development. The initiatives discussed will also be aimed at emerging economies, with particular attention to Africa
A year has passed since the flood in Emilia Romagna which cost the lives of 15 people. Only next June will a prevention plan be presented
The summit concluded with a long list of commitments, but the reality so far has been a long gap between the announcements and their implementation
Piedmont hosts first Planet Week and then the G7. Italy is an organizing country but without a current climate plan
Two Italian cities in the European list of those with good climate results. Will there be others?
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…
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?
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
A fund of 700 million has been created for the reconstruction of Emilia-Romagna, Marche and Tuscany
Sustainable art with its compelling narratives and highly emotional images, plays an indispensable role in promoting a different sustainable vision in society
The visit should release funds for reconstruction. Businesses ask for an extension for natural disaster insurance
Subsidence threatens the Italian coasts. An INGV study warns of the dangers even if the times are very long.
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"
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
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
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
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
Agreement reached on the new EU Green Homes directive. More flexibility for states. All the news on boilers, photovoltaic panels, stop on incentives
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
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
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
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 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
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
Mourning and tragedies belong to the history of Italy. Historical responsibilities without having a climate plan worthy of a civilized country
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"
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 PNRR money destined for a large renaturation plan for the great river. But why is there a lack of listening to the territory?
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.
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
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
Access to emergency rooms increased due to the effects of high temperatures. Appeal of the hospitals. The problem of general practitioners
The heat emergency provision cuts out the self-employed, freelancers, VAT numbers, self-employed workers, riders and seasonal workers
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
An international conference in Venice discusses the most futuristic solutions against rising sea waters. Catastrophic estimates for the next few years
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…
139 projects were presented to support the ecological transition. Four winning companies will receive prizes for a total of 600 thousand euros
For the fourth time, the EU invites citizens to express their ideas against climate change. The participation of TV and web personalities
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.
The two Italian companies united in a partnership to invest in technologies for the environment. A sign of entrepreneurial vitality.
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
The summit of the most industrialized countries concluded with declarations of goodwill on the 2040 and 2050 objectives. Italy is satisfied
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
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
Fires, hailstorms, floods are the main causes of natural disasters. Worldwide economic losses amounted to more than $313 billion in 2022.
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
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…
The first provision of the government allocates 450 million euros to the Regions for structures that favor the energy transition.
Why do the Italian media deal with the environment only when there are news stories? Information increasingly essential to defend the planet
Seven photographers exhibit their work at the Maxxi and focus on Italy's most critical situations. The exhibition is open until January
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
An Italian-Swiss project will install optical fibers for real-time flood control
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 is helping the spread of serious diseases and viruses. Italy fails to reduce deaths from pollution-related diseases.
The Science Committee to vote achieves the first result of a political commitment to a new consultative body. CNEL in favor of the initiative
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
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.
In Brussels, Italian scientists presented updated risk maps along the Mediterranean coasts. Northern Italy among the areas most at risk.
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
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, 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
The production of paper in the company's plants by 2023 will take place only with renewable sources. The relationship with the University.
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
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.
A European project against CO2 emissions into the atmosphere from greenhouse effect refrigerants. What Italian refrigerator specialists say
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
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
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…
"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…
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…
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
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:…
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…
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
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…
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.
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
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%.
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
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
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…
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"
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
A week of debates and world events in view of the UN summit in November - Milan and Italy protagonists of an intergenerational dialogue
