Environment

Rinnovabili • Toxic metals contaminate over one-sixth of the world’s farmland
Pollution
Toxic metals contaminate over one-sixth of the world’s farmland

Nearly 1.4 billion people live on land contaminated by toxic metals. According to a new study, 17% of the world’s agricultural land may be polluted. For the…

Rinnovabili • Earth Day
Climate Change
Earth Day 2025: Spotlight on Renewable…

On April 22, millions around the world will unite to celebrate Earth…

Rinnovabili • green iron production: how competitive is the electrochemical route?
Scientific Reports
Electrochemical iron production: how competitive is…

Green iron production via electrochemistry cuts emissions and costs. Porosity is key…


Rinnovabili • Photovoltaic and wind waste in the EU: projections through 2050
Waste
How Much Photovoltaic and Wind Waste Does the EU-27 Produce?

Joint Research Centre study examines waste flows from the EU’s renewable energy transition By mid-century, wind…

Rinnovabili • Global ocean warming in 2023-2024: a once-in-500-years event
Climate Change
Global ocean warming in 2023-2024: a once-in-500-years event

The extreme global ocean warming of 2023-2024 had a return period of 512 years, but it…

Rinnovabili • Waste-to-energy plants in China more polluting than coal? A new study reveals surprising findings
Pollution
Waste-to-energy plants in China more polluting than coal? A new study reveals…

Waste-to-energy plants in China may emit more CO2 than coal plants due to plastic waste. A…

Rinnovabili • Solar PPA Powers Wastewater Treatment: Innova Signs 40-Year Deal with Dŵr Cymru
Water Management
Making Wastewater Treatment More Sustainable with a 40-Year PPA

Innova Renewables Signs 40-Year Solar Power Purchase Agreement with Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water in the UK

Rinnovabili • Corporate Waste Disposal: European Countries Halve Their Waste, but Not Italy
Waste
Italy Lags Behind in Reducing Corporate Waste Compared to Other EU Nations

Corporate waste disposal trends in Europe show a 50% reduction since 2004—except in Italy, where the…

Rinnovabili • wind speed decline: climate change cuts wind power by 40% in Europe
Climate Change
Climate change slows wind speed in Europe and North America

Rising temperatures and their impact on atmospheric circulation are expected to reduce wind speed across Europe…

Rinnovabili • Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics: Environmental Impact Still Unknown
Pollution
Olympics Milan Cortina 2026: The Environmental Impact Remains Unclear

Most infrastructure projects have bypassed environmental assessments through extraordinary commissioning, raising concerns among transparency advocates

Rinnovabili • Global warming accelerates: January 2025 hits record-high temperatures
Climate Change
Global warming accelerates: January 2025 hits record-high temperatures

Global warming continues to accelerate. January 2025 recorded a +1.75°C increase over pre-industrial levels, marking the…

Rinnovabili • global warming is accelerating, and the world may surpass 2°c by 2045. james hansen warns of devastating climate tipping points ahead.
Climate Change
Global warming has already burned the Paris Agreement, says James Hansen

The recent surge in global warming is driven by structural factors like the reduction of aerosols…

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…

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

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