Tag: Italy
Italian oil giant Eni knew about climate change more than 50...
"They’ve been playing us all for fools."
Italy’s first climate lawsuit targets major oil company ENI
The plaintiffs are claiming past and potential future damages, saying Eni’s policies violate the Paris Agreement.
Fascism: hello, goodbye
Italy just elected a far-right leader. Is this the beginning of a resurgence of fascism, or the beginning of the end?
Italy’s far right rode inequality to victory — but has no...
A let-the-rich-be government has opened the doors to the smiling heirs of Italy’s neofascist factions.
Italian government bans large cruise ships from entering Venice lagoon
Venice will no longer allow large cruise ships from entering the Basin of San Marco, the Canal of San Marco and the Giudecca Canal.
How austerity and anti-immigrant politics left Italy exposed
Austerity and an anti-immigrant blockade left Italy with an older population and underfunded health care. Could the same happen here?
Roman chef feeds the homeless in a lifelong mission to help...
Dino Impagilazzo's mission is now made up of 300 volunteers who cook and serve hot meals near train stations and in St. Peter's Square to help feed the growing number of homeless people in Rome.
Italian mayor blames Venice flooding on climate change
Venice saw the highest tide in 50 years on Tuesday night threatening many monuments throughout the historic city putting it in a...
Italy’s public schools add mandatory climate crisis courses to curriculum
This move puts Italy at the forefront of environmental education.
Amid tensions, Italians set to go to the polls
The national election scheduled for March 4 could see a breakthrough moment for the country’s new right, but fear and anger are building up.
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Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons fuel 44,000 deaths...
The Senate overwhelmingly voted against the measures, leaving advocates of peace and human rights questioning U.S. complicity in the alleged war crimes unfolding in Gaza.
Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections
Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leader in landmark decision
The ICC’s decision follows months of investigation into allegations of atrocities committed by both Israeli forces and Hamas, marking a pivotal moment in international justice.
A progressive vision for education in the 21st century
This system spans early childhood education, K-12 education, higher education, and workforce development—each piece a load-bearing support for the American dream.
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.