Eco-News 24 Feb 2025

Carbon capture innovation: fungi for sequestering CO₂
A startup has developed a method to capture CO₂ using fungi, aiming to sequester 3 gigatons of CO₂ by 2050. This approach leverages forest soil microbiomes to combat climate change. (rinnovabili.it)

Floods in Tuscany: climate emergency at Elba Island and Orbetello
Recent floods struck Elba Island and Orbetello, with over 65 millimeters of rain falling within an hour, leading to floods and the evacuation of 80 people. Legambiente described the event as a "climate disaster," emphasizing the need to adapt to increasingly frequent phenomena. (lifegate.it)

Air pollution: 300,000 deaths per year in Europe
Air pollution is responsible for 300,000 annual deaths in Europe. In response, the EU adopted a new air quality directive to address this health crisis. (lanuovaecologia.it)

Sustainable fashion: ethical initiatives to reduce environmental impact
The fashion industry is among the most polluting, but ethical and sustainable projects are emerging, promoting recycling and upcycling to reduce waste and environmental impact. (green-news.it)

Generation Z: growing sustainable lifestyles
Generation Z is increasingly adopting sustainable habits, such as reducing water, plastic, and energy consumption, and buying less new clothing, showing a heightened environmental awareness. (tgcom24.mediaset.it)

Electric boating: partnership between Plenitude and Energica
Plenitude and Energica signed an agreement to develop electric boating, including the creation of a prototype electric jet ski and installing charging stations in ports, promoting sustainability in the maritime sector. (ansa.it)

Mysterious sea retreat along Turkish coasts
On Turkey’s coasts, the sea has receded, revealing new beaches and islands. This phenomenon may be linked to recent seismic activity around Santorini Island, raising questions about the effects of climate and geological changes. (ilriformista.it)