Decarbonization technologies stay competitive despite short-term political setbacks. Electrification and renewables dominate energy trends, with solar benefiting from AI-driven data center expansion. Building retrofits and EV...
Catalan startup PLANeT Biotech develops bioactive molecules that help crops withstand climate change-induced stress like drought and heat. Supported by a €100,000 government grant, the company’s...
Rising global temperatures increase the frequency and severity of natural disasters, with 2024 marking a 1.5°C rise above pre-industrial levels. Economic costs are soaring, with damages...
In 2024, climate-focused mutual funds faced $30 billion in withdrawals, reversing a boom driven by rising rates, Trump’s climate stance, and anti-ESG sentiment. Assets fell to...
Italy faces challenges in meeting its 2030 climate and energy goals, particularly in emissions reduction and energy efficiency. PNIEC Monitor’s latest analysis highlights lowered renewable targets,...
The Net-Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) alliance, managing $57.5 trillion, suspended activities after BlackRock’s withdrawal amid Republican pressure against ESG practices. Climate-focused investments faced backlash, particularly from...
2024 was the hottest year on record, surpassing 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, breaching the Paris Agreement’s critical limit. Driven by greenhouse gas emissions, this milestone intensifies...
Italian agriculture faced €9 billion in losses in 2024 due to climate change, epidemics, and high costs. Key crops like wheat and olive oil saw steep...
COP29 highlights challenges and opportunities for climate action amidst declining government participation. Business leaders face pressure to drive sustainability through investments, green innovations, and climate adaptation...
State-led carbon markets like California’s Cap-and-Trade and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) are poised to endure and potentially strengthen under federal climate rollbacks. Their independence,...