At least 2,456 oil and gas lobbyists are attending the climate conference. Record. COP28, which takes place in Dubai until 12 December, sees an unprecedented presence at key climate talks from representatives of some of the world’s biggest polluters. Facing a record year for temperatures, extreme climate events and rising greenhouse gas emissions, lobbyists for […]
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Cop28, “return to cave times”. The UAE’s denialist phrases trigger the fight
Even at COP 28 there is a discussion about the climate. The United Nations Conference on Climate Change is currently taking place in Dubai and it was a representative from the United Arab Emirates who sparked the controversy. “I am against the elimination of fossil fuels, that would mean a return to cave times. No […]
What does the “return to nuclear energy” announced at the climate conference mean?
Turning to nuclear energy to eliminate (some of) the greenhouse gases responsible for climate change. This is the leitmotif emerging from negotiations among nearly 200 countries meeting at the ongoing COP28 in Dubai. If the next ten days are to be dominated by promises to cut climate-changing emissions through quotas, the meeting began with the […]
What are the “sultan” of oil and the Pope doing at the climate conference?
Over the years, the United Nations Climate Conference has become the “Place to Be” on the global political calendar due to increasing issues surrounding climate change. Approximately 70 thousand people, including diplomats, company executives, heads of government and activists, are expected to be at Expo City. But there will be some notable absences: US President […]
Will we remain in the dark or broke: The price of climate fanaticism
Will we remain in the dark or broke: The price of climate fanaticism Luca Romano scientific communicator 29 November 2023, 14:02 Facebook excitement What’s up Many 100% renewable energy fanatics refuse to understand that one of the main problems with the proliferation of green energy sources on electric grids is the grids themselves. First of […]
Short-circuiting China’s green turn towards climate conference The People’s Republic of China is among the countries most reluctant to give up fossil energy sources. Frequent power outages in 2021 and 2022 have pushed Beijing to rely on coal-fired power plants, contradicting Xi Jinping’s promises to reduce fossil fuel emissions
Summers have been hotter than usual in China for the past few years: Droughts, dry rivers and record heat waves of over 40°C have made the Asian country among the countries most affected by climate change. Therefore, the Chinese leadership is increasingly motivated to face a groundbreaking challenge: The People’s Republic, which is among the […]
Waves up to buildings and 500 thousand people in darkness: Giant storm in Russia
Huge waves flood the coast and reach tourist buildings in the resort town of Sochi. These are some of the images from Russia, hit by an impressive storm, posted on X (formerly Twitter). The southern regions and the Crimean peninsula, which is part of Ukraine and annexed by the Kremlin in 2014, were particularly hard […]
Less gas to save the climate and oil companies: This is how Sheikhs lead the COP in Dubai
Skepticism and mistrust underlie COP28, the annual United Nations climate summit that begins on November 30 and runs until December 12. The first factor that caused this sensation is the place where it will be held: Dubai, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, one of the oil giants of the Middle East. There is […]
The EP calls for an end to fossil fuel subsidies by 2025.
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling for an end to fossil fuel subsidies and a halt to all new investments linked to their extraction by the end of 2025. The resolution was adopted in conjunction with the climate change conference scheduled for December. The EP adopted its position with 462 votes in favour, […]
Because sugar will cost more
Extreme climate events, poor harvests and bioethanol. These are some of the factors behind the dramatic increase in sugar prices. The repercussions of this are already being felt in exporting countries such as Thailand and India, as well as in importing countries such as Nigeria; but they may soon spread to Italy and other European […]