Alessandro Camillo

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Rigs-to-Reefs: Retired Oil Rigs Are Becoming Artificial Reefs, But Critics Question the Tradeoff

3 weeks ago | impakter.com | Alessandro Camillo

The “Rigs-to-Reefs” push has seen thousands of oil drilling wells and platforms decommissioned and used to harbour marine lifeLong after they stop pumping oil, hundreds of offshore rigs around the world are finding a second life beneath the waves as artificial reefs. Supporters argue that the shift enables marine ecosystems to recover from habitat destruction and climate change. But not everyone agrees that the “rigs-to-reefs” approach is a win for the environment.
How Big Tech’s Data Centers Are Draining Water-Stressed Regions

4 weeks ago | impakter.com | Alessandro Camillo

In some of the driest areas of the world, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google operate data centers that use large amounts of water. A recent investigation by The Guardian newspaper and SourceMaterial found that the tech giants are planning to expand their data centers across the United States and abroad, potentially impacting already water-scarce areas.
Big Finance Is Making Millions in Lawsuits Against Environmental Legislation

1 month ago | impakter.com | Alessandro Camillo

An analysis by the Guardian has found that fossil-fuel and mining companies have won almost $92 billion of public money using investor-state dispute settlement laws. Aside from the hefty payouts, financial speculators are investing in these lawsuits submitted by corporations against governments over the effect of environmental legislation that hurts profits.
Big Finance Is Making Millions in Lawsuits Against Environmental Legislation

1 month ago | impakter.com | Alessandro Camillo

An analysis by the Guardian has found that fossil fuel and mining companies have won almost $92 billion of public money using investor-state dispute settlement laws. It would appear that environmental legislation unwittingly provides them with yet another opportunity to make money and line the pockets of hedge fund shareholders.
Global Tax on Shipping Emissions: Support Remains Strong Despite Slow Negotiations

2 months ago | impakter.com | Alessandro Camillo

A new global tax on shipping emissions is growing in support and is expected to be agreed on in the coming weeks. The tax, which would see a flat fee imposed for each tonne of carbon emitted by commercial vessels, has seen backing from over 50 countries across the globe, accounting for a large amount of the world’s fleet. However, initial talks at an International Maritime Organization (IMO) conference last week provided little tangible progress.
'Growing up in the Haze': How Air Pollution Impacts Children's Health

2 months ago | impakter.com | Alessandro Camillo

A new UNICEF report has found that air pollution in East Asia and the Pacific is linked to over 100 deaths — per day — among children under the age of five. This comes as Asia is dealing with its peak air pollution, which occurs during the dry season from around January until April. Air pollution forced the closure of over 350 schools in Bangkok in January. According to UNICEF, all 500 million children in East Asia and the Pacific live in countries with unhealthy levels of air pollution.
Greenland Ice Sheet Deteriorating Faster Than Ever, Study Shows

Feb 12, 2025 | impakter.com | Alessandro Camillo

The Greenland ice sheet is cracking at an accelerated rate due to the impacts of climate change, according to a new study by Durham University researchers. Spanning over 1.7 million square kilometres, the Greenland ice sheet is the second largest body of ice on Earth after Antarctica. Using thousands of satellite-imagery-based surface maps, the researchers assessed the evolution of cracks in the Greenland ice sheet’s surface.
The 2°C Target Is 'Dead,' Says Top Climate Scientist

Feb 6, 2025 | impakter.com | Alessandro Camillo

The 2°C climate target, set out by the 2015 Paris Agreement and internationally accepted, is “dead,” according to climate scientist Dr. James Hansen. Hansen and his colleagues recently concluded that the climate’s sensitivity to fossil fuel use and emissions is greater than previously thought.
The 2°C Goal Is 'Dead,' Climate Scientists Say

Feb 6, 2025 | impakter.com | Alessandro Camillo

The 2°C climate target, set out by the 2015 Paris Agreement and internationally accepted, is “dead,” according to climate scientist Dr. James Hansen. Hansen and his colleagues recently concluded that the climate’s sensitivity to fossil fuel use and emissions are greater than previously thought.
How Does Climate Change Affect Education?

Feb 4, 2025 | impakter.com | Alessandro Camillo

In 2024, at least 242 million students across the world faced disruption in their schooling as a result of extreme climate events such as heatwaves, cyclones, floods, and droughts, according to a new UNICEF report. This news comes as the , with the past ten years all ranking in the top ten. The past year also saw unprecedented natural disasters and extreme weather events, impacting every continent on the globe and, in turn, many children’s education.