Tg Ambiente, edition of 28 May 2024

There is talk of photovoltaic systems for families, EU rules against emissions and 'deadly' heat

MASE APPROVES THE NATIONAL ENERGY INCOME FUND REGULATION

The Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security has published the regulation of the National Energy Income Fund, which supports the construction of domestic photovoltaic systems serving residential real estate units of families in economic hardship. The Fund has an initial endowment of 200 million euros. The objective, which the Energy Services Manager is working towards, is to create at least 31,000 small-sized photovoltaic systems in the two-year period 2024-2025 for the benefit of as many less well-off families. For Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, this is “a very important measure that aims to combat energy poverty by intervening on the poor and supports, at the same time, the development of renewable plants”.

ENERGY, FROM EU REGULATIONS FOR ZERO EMISSIONS INDUSTRY

The European Commission has adopted the Net-Zero Industry Act, which aims to strengthen the Union’s production capacity for clean technologies by creating a unified business environment. The measure will increase the competitiveness and resilience of the industrial sector while also creating qualified jobs. Ultimate goal: clean, affordable, domestically produced energy sources that will replace fossil fuel imports. “The regulation creates the best conditions for a fundamental sector such as energy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050” commented the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

FIRST EU LAW AGAINST METHANE EMISSIONS INTO THE ATMOSPHERE

The first European regulation aimed at effectively monitoring and reducing methane emissions produced by the energy sector in Europe and around the world has been adopted. The entry into force, say the European Commission, marks another step forward in the implementation of the Green deal. The new regulation obliges the European fossil gas, oil and coal industry to correctly measure, monitor, communicate and verify their methane emissions, in accordance with the most stringent monitoring standards, and to take measures to reduce them. As Europe continues to import the majority of the fossil energy it consumes, the regulation also covers methane emissions from imported fossil fuels and progressively introduces more stringent requirements to ensure that the same monitoring, reporting obligations apply to exporters. and verification of EU operators.

IN SOUTH ASIA RECORD CHILDREN EXPOSED TO EXTREME TEMPERATURES

Rising temperatures in South Asia could put the health of millions of children at risk if they are not protected or hydrated. Unicef reported this given the heat waves that are spreading in various countries in the area. In many northern states of India, including Delhi, temperatures have risen to 43-47 degrees, while in Pakistan due to a strong heat wave the Punjab government has closed schools until May 31st. Unlike adults, children are not able to adapt as quickly to changes in temperature. They cannot eliminate excess heat from the body, which can lead to dehydration, increased body temperature, rapid heartbeat, cramps, severe headache, confusion, fainting and coma in young children.