
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…
Erminia Voccia•19 October 2026

Economy & Finance
Critical minerals in Africa: which countries…
Africa's vast critical mineral resources are attracting growing international investment. From copper…
Erminia Voccia•13 October 2026

Climate Change
Bangkok rainfall and drainage systems: why…
At least 40 people have died after a week of heavy rainfall…
Erminia Voccia•7 October 2026

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…
Erminia Voccia•27 July 2026

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…
Erminia Voccia•16 July 2026

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…
Erminia Voccia•15 July 2026

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…
Erminia Voccia•14 July 2026

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…
Erminia Voccia•13 July 2026

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,…
Erminia Voccia•9 July 2026

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…
Erminia Voccia•1 July 2026

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…
Erminia Voccia•30 June 2026

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…
Erminia Voccia•25 June 2026

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…
Erminia Voccia•24 June 2026

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,…
Erminia Voccia•4 June 2026

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…
