Could Iron Man Save the Carbon Market?
This article is part of the thematic channel The Carbon Observer: subscribe to the newsletter During the week of May 18 to May 23, I was in Singapore for two of the most important carbon ...
The social cost of carbon is now a factor in transition decisions
This article is part of the thematic channel The Carbon Observer: subscribe to the newsletter Translating CO₂ emissions into economic and social value to help businesses and institution...
Transition credits: waiting for Godot?
This article is part of the thematic channel The Carbon Observer: subscribe to the newsletter The question of whether transition credits constitute a viable tool for accelerating coal pha...
Carbon Market Buyer’s Guide 2026, a new phase for the market
This article is part of the thematic channel The Carbon Observer: subscribe to the newsletter Carbon credits are definitively shifting from being merely an accessory to corporate sus...
Decarbonisation and the circular economy: STEP by Pollutec launches in Paris
Decarbonisation and the circular economy are not only two fundamental pillars of the green transition but also increasingly strategic drivers for enhancing the competitiveness of organisations and i...
World Environment Day 2026: A Global Call for Climate Action
On 5 June 2026, governments, institutions, businesses and civil society organisations worldwide will mark World Environment Day, one of the United Nations’ most important environmental awarene...
AI and power grids: Europe in search of a balance between demand and infrastructure
Helsinki – Electrification is an existing competitive advantage for Europe, yet without integrated models for investment, grid development and industrial policy, it is at risk of slowing down ...
The future of grid intelligence
Helsinki – European utilities are facing a historic turning point: increasingly complex grids, extreme weather events and customers demanding reliable and sustainable electricity are exerting ...
Startup, Liquid Sun: Turning CO₂ into Clean Aviation Fuel
“We are a carbon recoding company.” This is the motto of Liquid Sun, a startup based in Tampere, Finland, which has developed an innovative low-temperature electrolysis technology capabl...
Serfs: the hidden cost of food in global supply chains
In the European Middle Ages, the term “serfdom” referred to a legally defined status that fell somewhere between slavery (servus) and free man, in that the individual was not considered ...
From Jaguars to Sharks: Protecting Wildlife Against Transnational Crime
From Mexico to Argentina, through Central America and Brazil, wildlife trafficking has evolved from a marginal crime into a key component of transnational organized crime, closely linked to drug tra...
Recycling: an app called Junker reveals italians’ shortcomings
What are the most common doubts Italians face when standing in front of recycling bins? And how well do they understand the correct disposal methods for waste streams such as textiles and WEEE, whic...
Giorgos Kallis: post-growth economy as a new economics paradigm
Giorgos Kallis is one of the leading voices in the international degrowth movement within the academic world. He is one of the leaders behind a pioneering European research project on the post-growt...
Sunscreens: striking a balance between skin protection and environmental impact
This article is part of our Beauty and Cosmetics feature: discover it here With summer approaching, we see the return of ad campaigns, social media tips and warnings on sunscreen. Dermatologis...
Michele Merola: “Sustainability in cosmetics is not just for show”
This article is part of our Beauty and Cosmetics feature: discover it here A varnished wooden cap with an aluminium screw – not FSC-certified, non-separable at the end of its life, and imposs...
Beesline, a beauty brand committed to saving the bees
This article is part of our Beauty and Cosmetics feature: discover it here Combining the use of ingredients derived from bees with a focus on protecting biodiversity and conserving pollinators: thi...
The new era of beauty: from volume to (sustainable) value
This article is part of our Beauty and Cosmetics feature: discover it here After a period of intense dynamism, momentum in the beauty sector is beginning to slow, prompting brands to seek new growt...
Organic ingredients, green chemistry, transparency: the future of cosmetics for COSMOS
This article is part of our Beauty and Cosmetics feature: discover it here The beauty industry results in a significant environmental footprint: it accounts for 2.2% of global industrial carbon emi...
The New Italy-China Circular Economy Forum Accelerates Cooperation
There is one thing that every European company today seems to prioritise: establishing new ties with the Chinese superpower. At the start of 2026, President Xi Jinping reached a series of important ...
Gruppo CAP boosts green infrastructure investments through 2037
Water infrastructure, renewable energy and circular economy projects are becoming increasingly central to the long-term strategies of Italian public utilities. Against this backdrop, Gruppo CAP has ...