Environment

Rinnovabili • Wildfires in Brazil Destroyed an Area the Size of Italy in 2024
Climate Change
Wildfires in Brazil Destroyed an Area the Size of Italy in 2024

Wildfires in Brazil destroyed 30.8M hectares in 2024, marking a 79% increase. The Amazon suffered record losses despite Lula’s fight against deforestation

Rinnovabili • CO2 Concentration Hits Record High in 2024: 26% Increase Beyond Expectations
Climate Change
CO2 concentration hits record high in…

In 2024, atmospheric CO2 levels surged by 3.58 ppm—26% more than expected.…

Rinnovabili • Decarbonizing Hard-to-Abate Sectors: The Economic Challenges of Cement
Scientific Reports
Decarbonizing Cement: CCS essential but economically…

A study by the Energy & Strategy Group at the Politecnico di…


Rinnovabili • Road Transport Emissions to Peak by 2025: ICCT Report Road Transport Emissions to Peak by 2025: ICCT Report
Pollution
Peak in sight for car and truck emissions: 2025 marks a turning…

Road transport emissions globally are expected to reach their peak by 2025, even under conservative policy…

Rinnovabili • Tandem Photovoltaic Module Costs: Efficiency Drives Competitiveness
Scientific Reports
Cost Analysis of Tandem Photovoltaic Modules: A Technical and Economic Perspective

A new study analyzed various methods for manufacturing a tandem solar module, comparing the sensitivity of…

Rinnovabili • China Approves the World's Largest Hydroelectric Dam
Water Management
China Approves World’s Largest Hydroelectric Dam: A Game-Changer with Major Risks

With an estimated output of 300 TWh annually, China's ambitious hydroelectric project on the Yarlung Zangbo…

Rinnovabili • Wildfires and Climate Change: A Growing Threat to Los Angeles
Climate Change
Wildfires and Climate Change: A Growing Threat to Los Angeles

In just 48 hours, wildfires have swept through urban areas in northern and western Los Angeles,…

Rinnovabili • Climate Change in 2024: 550 Billion in Water Disaster Damages
Water Management
The Water Cycle Is Out of Control: $550 Billion in Damages in…

Global Water Monitor 2024 Highlights the Devastating Impact of Climate Change on Water-Related Extremes

Rinnovabili • Aerogel: A Low-Cost Solution to Freshwater Scarcity
Water Management
Freshwater Shortage? Extract It from Air with a Revolutionary Aerogel

Revolutionary aerogel absorbs water vapor from the air and converts it into liquid, offering a sustainable,…

Rinnovabili • Global Warming Could Increase Tsunami Risks in the Mediterranean by 30%
Climate Change
Global Warming to Increase Tsunami Risk in the Mediterranean by 30%

Global warming is set to heighten tsunami dangers in the Mediterranean by 30%, warns research from…

Rinnovabili • Can CDR Technologies Be Scaled Despite Their Current Immaturity?
Climate Change
Can CDR Technologies Be Scaled Despite Their Current Immaturity?

A report from the Bezos Earth Fund, developed with insights from over 500 experts in carbon…

Rinnovabili • Extreme Heat: 2024 Adds 41 More Days Due to Global Warming
Climate Change
2024 Saw 41 More Days of Extreme Heat Than Normal

In 2024, global warming added 41 extra days of extreme heat compared to pre-industrial levels, posing…

Rinnovabili • Biodiversity Loss Costs $25 Trillion Annually: Why Transformative Change is Essential
Climate Change
Biodiversity Loss Costs $25 Trillion Annually: Why Transformative Change is Essential

Biodiversity loss could cost up to $25 trillion yearly, nearly equaling the U.S. GDP. Learn why…

Rinnovabili • Global Warming: What Can We Expect in 2025?
Climate Change
Global Warming: What Can We Expect in 2025?

According to the UK’s MET Office, 2025 is projected to be among the three hottest years…

Rinnovabili • Climate Change: New Study Reveals Its Impact on Earthquakes
Climate Change
Climate Change Increases Earthquake Activity

Melting glaciers can destabilize active faults in mountain ranges, amplifying seismic activity by up to five…