Isis has stricken a blow that could go unnoticed. The French government has banned two marches for climate supposed to be held in Paris on 29 November, COP21’s eve, and on 12 December, the day after its conclusion. The decision has been made to “avoid further risks” and to guarantee the safety of citizens and of
Il futuro del nostro pianeta dipende dalle azioni che i paesi, grandi e piccoli, intraprendono per ridurre le emissioni. Ci sono stati virtuosi ma anche chi è rimasto indietro.
La monarchia araba ha annunciato un calo delle emissioni di gas ad effetto serra. A patto però che i profitti dalle esportazioni di petrolio restino alti…
He’s one of the most important Italian economists in the world, as well as director of the International Centre for Climate Governance (ICCG). That’s why Carlo Carraro was chosen by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), depending upon the United Nations, to draw up the renowned reports on global warming that politicians should follow to adopt concrete
#ActinParis. Taking action against climate change, in Paris. There is no choice: during the 21st edition of the climate conference (COP21), a clear, convincing, and binding deal has to be reached. Negotiations are on the right path, but a fistful of pressure never hurts. So let’s make our voice heard by the leaders of over
Greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere, i.e. carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), hit a new record. This is what the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) revealed in its latest “Greenhouse Gas Bulletin”: between 1990 and 2014 there was a 36% increase in radiative forcing (warming effect on our climate), due to greenhouse gases
All together to make a difference. A coalition, made of foundations, societies, media, and many other realities, has launched the Earth to Paris campaign, aimed at supporting strategies and raising the awareness on climate change. Thanks to initiatives and demonstrations, the aim is to be ready for the Paris climate conference (COP21) to be held in December. The
1 COP is not a new TV show about the police force but stands for “conference of the parties”. 196 countries (almost all of them) signed up to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, UNFCCC. It’s the 21st time they come together to take part in a conference, hence the name COP21.
Storica decisione da parte del presidente degli Stati Uniti. Il tanto discusso oleodotto, che avrebbe dovuto collegare il Canada al Golfo del Messico, non si farà.
Climate change is responsible for way too many things. From biodiversity loss to economic growth slowdowns and violence increase. However, it has never been accused of reducing human fertility, both in women and men. The economists Alan Barreca, Olivier Deschenes and Melanie Guldi carried out a research for the National Bureau of Economic Research, examining 80
