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- Italy may “Build Back Nuclear” — not quite the Great Reset the Greens or Financial Houses had in mind? Mon, 2 Jan 23, 6:53amBy Jo Nova The government of Italy is planning to build new nuclear power plants. And if it happens, it marks an astonishing turnaround.
- Italy Plans an Energy U-Turn, A Comeback to Nuclear Power as Green Energies “Far from Sufficient” Sun, 1 Jan 23, 1:00pmExpect many countries to follow Italy’s course correction – except for Germany, which will obstinately cling to its wind and solar ideology to the very end even though a growing number of experts are calling for an extension...
- ‘So the next step is space, right?’: Australia’s first female astronaut on the year she realised limits don’t exist Sat, 31 Dec 22, 1:00amMeganne Christian is training for the ‘coolest job in the world’. It’s a long way from Wollongong for the 35-year-old scientist
- Rome’s solar-powered Christmas tree lights spark row over ‘ugly’ panels Fri, 9 Dec 22, 1:08amCritics accuse authorities of ‘bogus environmentalism’ over installation in historic Piazza Venezia
- Stefano Boeri Architetti designs a forest stadium in Milan Fri, 2 Dec 22, 5:30amIn Milan, Italy, Stefano Boeri Architetti and a team, including ARUP, Fabio Novembre and Balich Wonder Studio, have just unveiled the plans for the design of the International Forest Stadium...
- Welcome to Nemo's Garden, where plants grow under the sea Fri, 2 Dec 22, 4:30amWe’ve probably all heard of NASA’s efforts to grow vegetables in space. But some industrious gardeners are exploring an unusual solution closer to home: undersea gardening. Nemo’s Garden, an innovative project based...
- An exploration of the future of fusion power plant Wed, 2 Nov 22, 2:30amCRA-Carlo Ratti Associati and Italo Rota created a new project with energy company Eni to explore how the future of fusion power plants will look. It's called magnetic confinement fusion, and it's one of the best possible...
- An organic Italian winery is updated with sustainable style Fri, 21 Oct 22, 3:30amA sustainable organic winery called Cascina Elena has updated an Alta Langa landscape in Rocchetta Belbo, Italy, without disruption. Limiting excavation and displacements helped BRH+ architects create an environmentally and...
- What are European countries doing to cut power consumption? Tue, 18 Oct 22, 3:30pmGovernments across the continent have announced a range of measures to tackle any energy shortages this winter
- Co-founder of collapsed energy firm Bulb hopes to expand battery business Mon, 3 Oct 22, 4:04amLoss-making venture led by Amit Gudka eyes continent as countries move towards using renewable power
- ‘She has no choice’: Liz Truss faces U-turn on energy if she enters No 10, MPs say Sun, 28 Aug 22, 3:03amIf foreign secretary wins the Tory leadership contest she looks set to have to change course on ‘handouts’ despite campaign pledges
- This innovative tree path mixes life with architecture Tue, 26 Jul 22, 3:30amLooking to nature to solve the problems created by humans isn't a new concept. But as green building gains more traction, companies are searching for new ways to include the environment. The Tree Path is an incredible example...
- G7 countries to stop funding fossil fuel development overseas Mon, 30 May 22, 8:23pmMinisters from world’s biggest economies reach agreement that could shift estimated $33bn a year to clean energy sources
- Largest design fair in Milan explores the future of cities Tue, 26 Apr 22, 5:30amItalian architect and designer Mario Cucinella revealed a sustainable installation called Design with Nature. It is for the 2022 Salone del Mobile in Italy, the world's largest trade and design fair in Milan. The installation...
- Italy puts 25C limit on air conditioning as energy debate rages Wed, 20 Apr 22, 11:22pm‘Operation thermostat’ initiative aimed at helping country avert energy crisis exacerbated by Ukraine war