Methane leaks in Melendugno
At the terminals of the gas pipeline bringing gas from Azerbaijan to Italy, continuous emissions were discovered from vents that should only be activated in an emergency. A group of local activists tried to measure the problem.
The case of Azerbaijan: How to greenwash a petrol-state
COP29 in Azerbaijan ended with contradictions. Despite hosting the climate conference, the country’s economy still depends on fossil fuel exports. Green projects mainly aim to free up fossil resources for export rather than cutting emissions. Oil extraction is harming areas like the Absheron Peninsula and Sangachal, while the Caspian Sea is rapidly shrinking. Internal dissent […]