Roberto Picetti
@robpic.bsky.social
Interested in themes related to planetary health, climate change, science in general, and news/politics.
This can be useful when you talk with climate crisis deniers.
The 13 biggest myths about heatwaves – and how to bust them
With some still unable to accept humanity’s role in climate chaos, we tackle common misconceptions and deceptions
www.theguardian.com
July 13, 2026 at 11:28 AM
This can be useful when you talk with climate crisis deniers.
A/C is not the best adaptation measure and it can worsen the outdoor temperature.
5 things you should know about extreme heat – and how to beat it
Extreme heat is a growing challenge across Europe. In the first half of this year, Europe has already experienced two major heatwaves, with temperatures in June of up to 41°C for 100 million Europeans...
climate.ec.europa.eu
July 10, 2026 at 8:53 AM
A/C is not the best adaptation measure and it can worsen the outdoor temperature.
Africa is too often discussed only as vulnerable to climate change.
But many African communities have dealt with climate variability for decades, building practical knowledge about adaptation.
The rest of the world should listen more carefully.
theconversation.com/africa-has-b...
But many African communities have dealt with climate variability for decades, building practical knowledge about adaptation.
The rest of the world should listen more carefully.
theconversation.com/africa-has-b...
Africa has been managing climate volatility for decades – what the rest of the world can learn from it
As climate crises deepen, Africa must turn its hard-won experience and local knowledge into global leadership on climate, health, food systems and clean energy.
theconversation.com
May 25, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Africa is too often discussed only as vulnerable to climate change.
But many African communities have dealt with climate variability for decades, building practical knowledge about adaptation.
The rest of the world should listen more carefully.
theconversation.com/africa-has-b...
But many African communities have dealt with climate variability for decades, building practical knowledge about adaptation.
The rest of the world should listen more carefully.
theconversation.com/africa-has-b...
Yes, it’s time to declare climate crisis a public health emergency!
Declare climate crisis a global public health emergency, experts tell WHO
Exclusive: Commission says alert would trigger coordinated international response that could help avoid millions dying
www.theguardian.com
May 16, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Yes, it’s time to declare climate crisis a public health emergency!
The summit in Santa Marta, Colombia, marks a groundbreaking moment in the global effort to transition away from fossil fuels. By bringing together 57 nations representing a third of the world’s economy this summit shifted the conversation from abstract goals to practical, science-based roadmaps.
Santa Marta: Key outcomes from first summit on ‘transitioning away’ from fossil fuels - Carbon Brief
Countries attending a first-of-its-kind summit have walked away with plans to develop national roadmaps away...
www.carbonbrief.org
May 4, 2026 at 4:52 PM
The summit in Santa Marta, Colombia, marks a groundbreaking moment in the global effort to transition away from fossil fuels. By bringing together 57 nations representing a third of the world’s economy this summit shifted the conversation from abstract goals to practical, science-based roadmaps.
Last Sunday, I spoke at TEDxBergamo Countdown with an inspiring group of speakers.
“Nitrogen: from vital revolution to global paradox, to choice”, how the system that enabled modern life now challenges health, environment, and climate.
“Nitrogen: from vital revolution to global paradox, to choice”, how the system that enabled modern life now challenges health, environment, and climate.
April 17, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Last Sunday, I spoke at TEDxBergamo Countdown with an inspiring group of speakers.
“Nitrogen: from vital revolution to global paradox, to choice”, how the system that enabled modern life now challenges health, environment, and climate.
“Nitrogen: from vital revolution to global paradox, to choice”, how the system that enabled modern life now challenges health, environment, and climate.
Reposted by Roberto Picetti
When it comes to the energy transition I'm a glass half full person.
I know: plenty of people would say that's terribly naive. They point to the scale of the challenge. They point to vested interests. They point to hard-to-abate sectors.
And they're not wrong. But here's what they miss.
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I know: plenty of people would say that's terribly naive. They point to the scale of the challenge. They point to vested interests. They point to hard-to-abate sectors.
And they're not wrong. But here's what they miss.
🧵
April 10, 2026 at 3:50 PM
When it comes to the energy transition I'm a glass half full person.
I know: plenty of people would say that's terribly naive. They point to the scale of the challenge. They point to vested interests. They point to hard-to-abate sectors.
And they're not wrong. But here's what they miss.
🧵
I know: plenty of people would say that's terribly naive. They point to the scale of the challenge. They point to vested interests. They point to hard-to-abate sectors.
And they're not wrong. But here's what they miss.
🧵
How do we get at honest & nature-inclusive policy measure for livestock farming in the Netherlands?
Nitrogen has been at the centre of ongoing tensions in Dutch agricultural policy. Mirjam Schoonhoven-Speijer explores the history of the tensions & some proposed solutions.
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Nitrogen has been at the centre of ongoing tensions in Dutch agricultural policy. Mirjam Schoonhoven-Speijer explores the history of the tensions & some proposed solutions.
➡️ buff.ly/xXHCrQI
February 27, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Another made-up award for the orange guy: undisputed champion of beautiful clean coal. It would be funny if it weren’t tragic.
#climatecrisis #coal #pollution
#climatecrisis #coal #pollution
Trump Gets Made-Up “Champion of Coal” Award & Guts EPA Regulations | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
m.youtube.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Another made-up award for the orange guy: undisputed champion of beautiful clean coal. It would be funny if it weren’t tragic.
#climatecrisis #coal #pollution
#climatecrisis #coal #pollution
The US EPA will revoke the 2009 Endangered Finding. This will open the way to more greenhouse emissions. Absolutely disgraceful and criminal.
#climatecrisis #climatechange #climate #planetaryhealth #health
#climatecrisis #climatechange #climate #planetaryhealth #health
MSN
www.msn.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:20 PM
The US EPA will revoke the 2009 Endangered Finding. This will open the way to more greenhouse emissions. Absolutely disgraceful and criminal.
#climatecrisis #climatechange #climate #planetaryhealth #health
#climatecrisis #climatechange #climate #planetaryhealth #health
Reposted by Roberto Picetti
Michigan’s attorney general sued four of the world’s biggest fossil fuel companies and the American Petroleum Institute, alleging the companies conspired against renewable energy development, and that doing so drove up energy prices for Michiganders.
Michigan homes in on energy costs, suing oil majors over climate ‘conspiracy’
It became the 11th state to file a lawsuit against the petroleum industry, despite efforts by the Trump administration to block the case.
buff.ly
January 31, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Michigan’s attorney general sued four of the world’s biggest fossil fuel companies and the American Petroleum Institute, alleging the companies conspired against renewable energy development, and that doing so drove up energy prices for Michiganders.
Why the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Get Some Things Right
and Others Worryingly Wrong
#diet #health #food
and Others Worryingly Wrong
#diet #health #food
Why the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Get Some Things Right
and Others Worryingly Wrong
fedeamati.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Meanwhile, Chinese car manufacturers will keep developing better more advanced electric cars and the EU car manufacturers in the dust.
#emissions #climatecrisis #pollution #cars
#emissions #climatecrisis #pollution #cars
How Germany tore down a giant pillar of EU climate policy
A last-minute deal in Berlin ensured the death of the combustion engine ban — a previously unthinkable outcome.
www.politico.eu
December 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Meanwhile, Chinese car manufacturers will keep developing better more advanced electric cars and the EU car manufacturers in the dust.
#emissions #climatecrisis #pollution #cars
#emissions #climatecrisis #pollution #cars
Bottom line: you don't need to pollute and contribute to the climate crisis to grow your economy.
#climatechange #climatecrisis #pollution
#climatechange #climatecrisis #pollution
Global Study Finds Economic Growth Is No Longer Tightly Tied to Rising Carbon Emissions - Climate Fact Checks
A new analysis by the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) released on the tenth anniversary of the Paris Agreement shows that economic growth in most parts of the world is no longer moving in st...
climatefactchecks.org
December 18, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Bottom line: you don't need to pollute and contribute to the climate crisis to grow your economy.
#climatechange #climatecrisis #pollution
#climatechange #climatecrisis #pollution
I admit that I have never agreed with Gates’ opinions on the solutions to the climate crisis, e.g. relying on future science fiction technologies rather than solutions already exising. Unfortunately, he keeps polluting the field.
#climatecrisis #environment #greenenergy
#climatecrisis #environment #greenenergy
I wish we could ignore Bill Gates on the climate crisis. But he’s a billionaire, so we can’t | George Monbiot
Money talks – and his essay denouncing ‘near-term emissions goals’ at Cop30 mostly argues the case for letting the ultra-rich off the hook
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I admit that I have never agreed with Gates’ opinions on the solutions to the climate crisis, e.g. relying on future science fiction technologies rather than solutions already exising. Unfortunately, he keeps polluting the field.
#climatecrisis #environment #greenenergy
#climatecrisis #environment #greenenergy
Ho partecipato al crowdfunding di @valigiablu.it Insieme per resistere crowdfunding.valigiablu.it
Il crowdfunding per sostenere l'edizione 2026 di Valigia Blu
In cammino per capire il mondo. Valigia Blu: basata sui fatti, aperta a tutti, sostenuta dai lettori.
crowdfunding.valigiablu.it
November 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Ho partecipato al crowdfunding di @valigiablu.it Insieme per resistere crowdfunding.valigiablu.it
Not a surprise at for those of us working in the field of planetary health.
#climatecrisis #climatechange #environment
#climatecrisis #climatechange #environment
‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres in sole interview before Cop30
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Not a surprise at for those of us working in the field of planetary health.
#climatecrisis #climatechange #environment
#climatecrisis #climatechange #environment
