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Erminia Voccia

Professional journalist with a passion for storytelling and a keen eye on global dynamics. She holds a Master’s degree in International Relations and two postgraduate diplomas in journalism and broadcast journalism. She began her career in television, producing reports for national news programs, and later worked as a freelancer for several national newspapers, online outlets, and specialized magazines. Her writing has focused on the environment, international affairs, and geopolitics, with a particular interest in Asia. She has also managed event planning and communication for a publishing house and contributed to the editing of academic essays. At Rinnovabili, she mainly covers climate and climate policy.

Rinnovabili • Lead poisoning: WHO urges governments to take action
Culture & Society
Lead poisoning: WHO calls for urgent action to protect children worldwide

The WHO is urging governments to strengthen measures against lead poisoning, which affects hundreds of millions of children worldwide. New guidelines and a global action plan aim…

Rinnovabili • Critical minerals in Africa: which countries are attracting the most investment?
Economy & Finance
Critical minerals in Africa: which countries…

Africa's vast critical mineral resources are attracting growing international investment. From copper…

Rinnovabili • Bangkok rainfall and drainage systems under pressure
Climate Change
Bangkok rainfall and drainage systems: why…

At least 40 people have died after a week of heavy rainfall…


Rinnovabili • Drone attacks on energy infrastructure and energy security
Regulations & Markets
Drone attacks on energy infrastructure are reshaping energy security

Cheap drones have transformed modern warfare, exposing critical energy infrastructure to new vulnerabilities and forcing governments…

Rinnovabili • El Niño energy impact on global energy systems
Energy
El Niño energy impact: how extreme weather is reshaping global energy demand

The El Niño energy impact is expected to intensify through 2026 and 2027, affecting renewable electricity…

Rinnovabili • Renewable electricity generation hits record growth in 2024
Energy
Renewable electricity generation records fastest growth on record

Renewable electricity generation reached a record 31.7% of global power output in 2024, while renewable capacity…

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Regulations & Markets
Trump Hormuz: Iran blockade and 20% shipping tariff

Trump says the United States will take control of the Strait of Hormuz, restore the naval…

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Regulations & Markets
Russia oil production falls after drone attacks, IEA cuts forecasts

The IEA has lowered its Russia oil production forecasts after repeated Ukrainian drone strikes on energy…

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Regulations & Markets
Strait of Hormuz ceasefire collapses as tensions disrupt global energy routes

The collapse of the temporary ceasefire has triggered a sharp deterioration in the Strait of Hormuz,…

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Regulations & Markets
Hormuz Strait reopens, but major risks to the global economy remain

Traffic through the Hormuz Strait is gradually recovering, but security threats, weaker oil demand and inflation…

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Regulations & Markets
Hormuz Strait agreement: Trump’s $300bn fund and ‘VIP pass’ plan for Iran

A leaked 14-point memorandum outlines a proposed framework for a US-Iran agreement, including the reopening of…

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Climate Change
Data center water consumption: Microsoft targets zero-water AI cooling

Microsoft says its newest AI data centers require no water for cooling during normal operations, as…

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Culture & Society
The water crisis in Africa between disease, poverty and inequality

Across much of Africa, limited access to safe water and sanitation is driving a devastating cycle…

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Regulations & Markets
Italy-Africa cooperation, government pushes to speed up renewables and sustainable development

Italy and Africa are seeking to turn the Mattei Plan into concrete projects, with renewable energy,…

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Regulations & Markets
USA-Iran war: how the conflict could permanently reshape oil markets

The USA-Iran war may leave a lasting mark on global oil markets. Even if an agreement…