The Appetite of Artificial Intelligence: Is it Sustainable?
Artificial intelligence has come to dominate the technology sector. However, there is no AI without energy – specifically energy for data centers.…
Climate & environment
Climate science, ecosystems, pollution, biodiversity, and the environmental cost of policy, conflict and city life.
Green is the New Bag: How Vintage Became the Status Symbol
For many years, the rule of luxury fashion had been set in stone: new bags, high status. Nowadays, history is rewriting itself,…
Climate change: why do we know the risks but we still don’t act?
We all know climate change is real. We all know that the world is getting hotter, the sea levels are rising and…
Beyond Buildings: How Nature Could Transform Bocconi Student Life
Milan is a city that never rests: fast-moving, ambitious, and always on the rise. The city pulses with trams, metros, scooters, and…
Milano’s Air Pollution: Why is it occurring and how can we fix it?
Whether you have noticed how Milan’s air quality is often ranked extremely low on the Weather App, you’ve had friends and family…
Microplastics: The Hidden Threat to Our Environment and Health
Plastic is a major environmental issue today, appearing everywhere from domestic water systems to human blood vessels. Tiny microplastic particles not only…
The Arctic: an Area Endangered by Climate Change and Geopolitics
While we all know that the Arctic is one of the, if not the most, affected areas on Earth for global warming,…
Green Roofs
Photograph: Yuji Kotani/Getty Images Cities have always been symbols of progress. They bring together people, capital, and ideas that drive economic growth…
Resilient Cities: Preparing Milan and Italian Metropolises for Climate Shocks
Italian cities are entering a historic moment in which extreme events, ranging from extended heat waves to heavy rains and recurring floods,…
Climate at a Crossroads: The U.S. Retreat from Sustainability
Trump’s return to the presidency has brought a reversal of U.S. climate and environmental policy. Since January, the administration has launched an…
War’s Forgotten Casualty: The Environmental Devastation of Armed Conflicts
Throughout history, wars have left a devastating impact on society, the economy, and politics. As environmental concerns take centre stage in global…
Water Scarcity and Conservation: Making Waves for Freshwater
Water is the lifeblood of all our ecosystems: it’s freshwater systems that power and allow them to thrive, the single natural resource…