Francesco Bassetti, Author at Foresight

Bringing Science into the Picture

Glaciers are a symbol, they portray climate change in the collective imaginary and represent the balance of nature. Photographer Fabiano Ventura describes the iconic power

The Impact of COVID-19 on Climate Science and Policy

Do we need profound shocks to change emissions pathways? Crisis, opportunity, the way science informs policy decisions, and how COVID-19 is hindering the process. An

Can There be a Green Recovery

Combining short term rescue packages with long term green recovery objectives built on solidarity. Economic recovery must align with the Paris Agreement objectives. The Petersberg

50 Years of Earth Day, Climate Action and Science

Half a century in a timeline. 50 years of events, climate policy, actions and data about CO2, temperature, and population. 50 years that have brought

Coronavirus Postpones Climate Summits, But Climate Action Cannot be Delayed

The UNFCCC has confirmed the postponement of both the Bonn Conference and COP26. Although climate summits look unlikely in the near future, climate action cannot

Decrease in Global Inequality is Threatened by Climate Change

Global inequality between countries has been decreasing over the last few decades, particularly due to rapid economic growth in India and China. In contrast, recent

What Science Has to Say About the Coronavirus – Climate Crisis Connection. A Press Review

Understanding how Covid-19 is affecting the climate crisis is of vital importance. There are a variety of narratives emerging across global media channels, with many

Fukushima Aims for a Renewable Energy Future

On March 11, 2011, the Great Tōhoku Earthquake – the most powerful ever recorded in Japan – caused a tsunami that reached up to 10km

A Bright Future for Solar Powered Desalination

With over half the world’s population predicted to live in water-stressed areas by 2025 we must find effective solutions to the incumbent water crisis. Water

Record Heatwave in Antarctica Confirms the Continent’s Warming Trend

Another record broken in Antarctica. Certainly not one to be proud of. Satellite images released by Nasa have made headlines, revealing the extent of glacial

Is greenwashing a sign of real change?

Increasingly, large corporations (with even larger carbon footprints) are putting forward ambitious climate pledges. Yet these commitments often lack clear planning and direction, making it

The Most Engaging Climate Change Papers of 2019

Applying altmetrics to climate change papers reveals that they are amongst the most engaging research articles of 2019. Papers on the climate emergency, rising sea

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