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Erminia Voccia

Professional journalist with a passion for storytelling and a keen eye on global dynamics. She holds a Master’s degree in International Relations and two postgraduate diplomas in journalism and broadcast journalism. She began her career in television, producing reports for national news programs, and later worked as a freelancer for several national newspapers, online outlets, and specialized magazines. Her writing has focused on the environment, international affairs, and geopolitics, with a particular interest in Asia. She has also managed event planning and communication for a publishing house and contributed to the editing of academic essays. At Rinnovabili, she mainly covers climate and climate policy.

Rinnovabili • U.S. midterm elections
Markets
From gas pumps to the ballot box, rising costs threaten Trump’s midterm prospects

Rising gasoline and diesel prices are putting pressure on Donald Trump ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Political analyst Gregory Alegi explains how economic frustration could reshape…

Rinnovabili • Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire: Moscow defies Trump
Markets
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire, but…

Trump announced an immediate halt to Russian and Ukrainian attacks on energy…

Rinnovabili • U.S. diesel export ban: Europe faces new fuel supply risk
Policy and Affairs
U.S. diesel export ban puts Europe…

Europe faces a new energy supply threat as President Donald Trump considers…


Rinnovabili • China energy storage systems drive a global battery boom
Energy
Reforms and AI fuel China’s explosive battery boom

China’s overhaul of its power market and the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers are reshaping…

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Recycling
How AI can cut greenhouse gases from food waste

An AI-powered food recycling system could turn Whole Foods food scraps into chicken feed, cutting waste…

Rinnovabili • EU methane regulations: U.S. asks for exemption on oil and gas
Climate Change
The United States urges the EU to exempt U.S. gas from methane…

The United States has asked the European Union to exempt U.S. oil and gas from EU…

Rinnovabili • New Chinese five-year plan, emissions and energy outlook
Climate Change
What to expect from China’s new five-year plan on emissions and energy

China is preparing its 15th five-year plan for 2026–2030, a policy blueprint that will shape global…

Rinnovabili • Vehicle-related air pollution rules face delay under Trump
Pollution
Trump moves to delay vehicle pollution rules, challenging Biden-era climate standards

The Trump administration is weighing a delay to federal rules designed to curb vehicle-related air pollution,…

Rinnovabili • Chinese LNG imports fall as high prices curb Asian demand
Policy and Affairs
Chinese LNG imports fall as high prices curb demand

Chinese LNG imports are declining as elevated spot prices weigh on buying appetite, contributing to a…

Rinnovabili • US critical minerals race threatens climate and energy transition
Policy and Affairs
The Pentagon’s race for critical minerals is undermining climate action and a…

A new analysis warns that the Pentagon’s accelerating push to secure strategic minerals is diverting materials…

Rinnovabili • Russian gas imports ban, EU finalizes historic energy shift
Policy and Affairs
EU bans all Russian gas imports after last minute agreement

The European Union has reached a landmark political agreement to end its reliance on Russian gas.…

Rinnovabili • Plastic pollution and climate change, impacts and rising risks
Pollution
How climate change worsens plastic pollution

Plastic pollution and climate change are increasingly interconnected, with global warming accelerating the breakdown and spread…

Rinnovabili • Daily extreme precipitation, projected rise by 2100
Climate Change
Daily extreme precipitation could rise by 41 percent by 2100

A new high resolution climate model reveals that daily extreme precipitation over land may intensify far…

Rinnovabili • COP30
Climate Change
COP30 delivers no progress on climate or fossil fuels

Despite expectations for decisive climate action, COP30 in Brazil ended without concrete commitments, exposing deep geopolitical…

Rinnovabili • US LNG exports raise heating costs for American households
Policy and Affairs
US LNG exports could push heating bills higher across the country

Rising US LNG exports are expected to drive up natural gas prices during the winter season,…