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After days of talks in the first-ever gathering devoted to ditching thefossil fuelsthat are heating the planet, ministers, climate advocates and financial experts from more than 50 countries have agreed on a set of outcomes. Held in theColombian coastal city of Santa Marta, the conference laid the groundwork for continued cooperation between countries that want to move to a clean-energy future, and created momentum for more talks on an issue that is politically and economically sensitive. Maina Vakafua Talia, minister for home affairs, climate change and environment in the Pacific state of Tuvalu told delegates at the talks hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands, that they were "making history." "Multilateralism and international cooperation are not defined by a single process, but rather by recognizing the governance gaps. (...) even our greatest challenges can be overcome, and we can reach new horizons together," he said. The issue of how to swapcoal, oil and gas— which are driving global temperatures and causing extreme weather such as drought, storms and heatwaves — for more electrification and a fasterrollout of renewable energy, is complex. And there is no one-size-fits-all to making the shift. Countries exporting coal, oil and gas face different challenges to those importing fossil fuels. Colombia is a case in point. Its economy depends on coal exports, including to Germany and other parts of Europe. So if the nation wants to wind down the sector quickly, it will have to build create alternative sources of income and employment. Vulnerable groups would be among those most affected. Simply shuttering the industry altogether would also be difficult for legal reasons, with mining companies potentially suing the state for compensation over lost revenue. In short, moving away fromcoalis a structural transformation that requires money, planning and a strategy for managing social consequences. Germany's Coal Commission could offer one model for how to get there. Established in 2019, the body brought all relevant stakeholders to the table and quickly drew up a plan to transition away from coal in a way it deemed both economically viable and socially fair. Germany plans to phase out coal-fired power generation completely by 2038. Unlike the vast annual UN climate conferences which are not only attended by delegates from most countries in the world, but increasingly byfossil fuel lobbyists, the Santa Marta meeting was billed as a "coalition of the willing." The hosts issued their invitation after last year'sCOP30 climate summit in Brazilsaw the emergence of a broad alliance in favor of a road map to phase out fossil fuels. The proposalwas ultimately blocked by a number of countries. So those attending the talks in Santa Marta welcomed the chance to meet in a different forum. Former Irish President Mary Robinson, who is a prominent climate justice figure, said the talks felt more collaborative than the annual UN climate conferences. "COPs are more formal, negotiators have their lines and they will not cross them and it's so different here," she told reporters. France used the conference to present a detailed plan for how and when it intends to end its use of coal, oil and gas. It is planning to reduce the share of fossil fuels in final energy consumption to 40% by 2030 and 30% by 2035. Coal is to be phased out by 2027, oil by 2045 and fossil gas by 2050. The French road map brings together existing climate and energy targets but does not contain new commitments. NGOs have welcomed the plan but say it remains insufficient in light of theclimate crisis. Last year, 91% of the planet recorded warmer than average surface air temperatures. Hotter conditions have been linked to prolonged heatwaves, wildfires, crop failure and water scarcity. The talks in Santa Marta also made clear thatfinancing the energy transitionremains one of the central challenges, especially for developing countries facing high borrowing costs and limited access to capital. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser thatsupports HTML5 video Stientje van Veldhoven, the Dutch Minister for Climate and Green Growth, said affordable financing would be essential if the transition is to be implemented globally. The Netherlands has also called for the reduction in fossil fuel subsidies. Today, fossil fuels receive around $920 billion in subsidies worldwide. Colombia's left-wing president, Gustavo Petro, attended the talks and used the opportunity to challenge the global economic model underpinning fossil fuel consumption. He also linkedcurrent conflicts to energy dependence, saying that "the wars we are seeing are driven by desperate geopolitical strategies around fossil resources." Underlining the importance of the energy transition for Europe, EU climate chief Wopke Hoekstra said that "in around two months, Europe's fossil fuel import bill increased by over EUR 22 billion, without a single additional unit of energy." He said a road map to transition away from coal, oil and gas should build on the goals agreed at the UN climate conference to triple renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency by 2030. It should also include an end to new extraction and exploration and the decarbonization of transport, aviation and shipping. Germany did not send a minister but was represented by Jochen Flasbarth, an experienced climate diplomat. TheGerman government remains dividedover its path towards fossil fuel independence. While the environment ministry wants to accelerate the expansion of renewable energy, economy minister Katherina Reiche is backingpolicies that would prolong the role of fossil fuels. Cristian Retamal, associate researcher at Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya in Spain, said the spirit of the talks had been "quite constructive with a very positive mood," but that it is too soon to say how things will evolve. "The real impact of this emerging coalition and envisioned efforts remain to be seen in the coming months and couple of years." Delegates at what has also been called the TAFF conference say there will be no defining road map or treaty this year. Though some Global South countries would like to see something binding going forward. "We need a fossil fuel treaty that creates thenecessary architecture for a just transition,” said Cedric Dzelu, Ghana's technical director of the office of the minister for climate change and sustainability. "Past treaties and agreements too often fall short on policies and pledges, financing and equitable implementation." Juan Carlos Monterrey, special representative for climate change at Panama's environment ministry said it will be a process. "We must pave the way for a legal instrument that names what it phases out and how we finance it," he said. "The treaty will take time. We know this." Still, he struck a determined tone. "Economies built on fossil fuels are unraveling in real time. Fossil fuels are not just dirty. They are unreliable. They are dangerous. And they must end." The next meeting is due to take place next year inTuvalu. Scientists believe the small Pacific island state could disappear by 2100 as a result of rising sea levels.Edited by: Tamsin Walker To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser thatsupports HTML5 video

After days of talks in the first-ever gathering devoted to ditching thefossil fuelsthat are heating the planet, ministers, climate advocates and financial experts from more than 50 countries have agreed on a set of outcomes. Held in theColombian coastal city of Santa Marta, the conference laid the groundwork for continued cooperation between countries that want to move to a clean-energy future, and created momentum for more talks on an issue that is politically and economically sensitive. Maina Vakafua Talia, minister for home affairs, climate change and environment in the Pacific state of Tuvalu told delegates at the talks hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands, that they were "making history." "Multilateralism and international cooperation are not defined by a single process, but rather by recognizing the governance gaps. (...) even our greatest challenges can be overcome, and we can reach new horizons together," he said. The issue of how to swapcoal, oil and gas— which are driving global temperatures and causing extreme weather such as drought, storms and heatwaves — for more electrification and a fasterrollout of renewable energy, is complex. And there is no one-size-fits-all to making the shift. Countries exporting coal, oil and gas face different challenges to those importing fossil fuels. Colombia is a case in point. Its economy depends on coal exports, including to Germany and other parts of Europe. So if the nation wants to wind down the sector quickly, it will have to build create alternative sources of income and employment. Vulnerable groups would be among those most affected. Simply shuttering the industry altogether would also be difficult for legal reasons, with mining companies potentially suing the state for compensation over lost revenue. In short, moving away fromcoalis a structural transformation that requires money, planning and a strategy for managing social consequences. Germany's Coal Commission could offer one model for how to get there. Established in 2019, the body brought all relevant stakeholders to the table and quickly drew up a plan to transition away from coal in a way it deemed both economically viable and socially fair. Germany plans to phase out coal-fired power generation completely by 2038. Unlike the vast annual UN climate conferences which are not only attended by delegates from most countries in the world, but increasingly byfossil fuel lobbyists, the Santa Marta meeting was billed as a "coalition of the willing." The hosts issued their invitation after last year'sCOP30 climate summit in Brazilsaw the emergence of a broad alliance in favor of a road map to phase out fossil fuels. The proposalwas ultimately blocked by a number of countries. So those attending the talks in Santa Marta welcomed the chance to meet in a different forum. Former Irish President Mary Robinson, who is a prominent climate justice figure, said the talks felt more collaborative than the annual UN climate conferences. "COPs are more formal, negotiators have their lines and they will not cross them and it's so different here," she told reporters. France used the conference to present a detailed plan for how and when it intends to end its use of coal, oil and gas. It is planning to reduce the share of fossil fuels in final energy consumption to 40% by 2030 and 30% by 2035. Coal is to be phased out by 2027, oil by 2045 and fossil gas by 2050. The French road map brings together existing climate and energy targets but does not contain new commitments. NGOs have welcomed the plan but say it remains insufficient in light of theclimate crisis. Last year, 91% of the planet recorded warmer than average surface air temperatures. Hotter conditions have been linked to prolonged heatwaves, wildfires, crop failure and water scarcity. The talks in Santa Marta also made clear thatfinancing the energy transitionremains one of the central challenges, especially for developing countries facing high borrowing costs and limited access to capital. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser thatsupports HTML5 video Stientje van Veldhoven, the Dutch Minister for Climate and Green Growth, said affordable financing would be essential if the transition is to be implemented globally. The Netherlands has also called for the reduction in fossil fuel subsidies. Today, fossil fuels receive around $920 billion in subsidies worldwide. Colombia's left-wing president, Gustavo Petro, attended the talks and used the opportunity to challenge the global economic model underpinning fossil fuel consumption. He also linkedcurrent conflicts to energy dependence, saying that "the wars we are seeing are driven by desperate geopolitical strategies around fossil resources." Underlining the importance of the energy transition for Europe, EU climate chief Wopke Hoekstra said that "in around two months, Europe's fossil fuel import bill increased by over EUR 22 billion, without a single additional unit of energy." He said a road map to transition away from coal, oil and gas should build on the goals agreed at the UN climate conference to triple renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency by 2030. It should also include an end to new extraction and exploration and the decarbonization of transport, aviation and shipping. Germany did not send a minister but was represented by Jochen Flasbarth, an experienced climate diplomat. TheGerman government remains dividedover its path towards fossil fuel independence. While the environment ministry wants to accelerate the expansion of renewable energy, economy minister Katherina Reiche is backingpolicies that would prolong the role of fossil fuels. Cristian Retamal, associate researcher at Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya in Spain, said the spirit of the talks had been "quite constructive with a very positive mood," but that it is too soon to say how things will evolve. "The real impact of this emerging coalition and envisioned efforts remain to be seen in the coming months and couple of years." Delegates at what has also been called the TAFF conference say there will be no defining road map or treaty this year. Though some Global South countries would like to see something binding going forward. "We need a fossil fuel treaty that creates thenecessary architecture for a just transition,” said Cedric Dzelu, Ghana's technical director of the office of the minister for climate change and sustainability. "Past treaties and agreements too often fall short on policies and pledges, financing and equitable implementation." Juan Carlos Monterrey, special representative for climate change at Panama's environment ministry said it will be a process. "We must pave the way for a legal instrument that names what it phases out and how we finance it," he said. "The treaty will take time. We know this." Still, he struck a determined tone. "Economies built on fossil fuels are unraveling in real time. Fossil fuels are not just dirty. They are unreliable. They are dangerous. And they must end." The next meeting is due to take place next year inTuvalu. Scientists believe the small Pacific island state could disappear by 2100 as a result of rising sea levels.Edited by: Tamsin Walker To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser thatsupports HTML5 video

The European Commission said Thursday it is relaxing limits on state support measures to cushion "the most exposed" businesses from energy price spikes brought about by the war in the Middle East. The Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF), adopted following a consultation with member states, allows various forms of government assistance for agriculture, fishery and transport companies until yearend. "For agriculture, fishery, land transport (road, rail and inland waterways) and intra-EU short sea shipping, Member States will be able to compensate up to 70 percent of a beneficiary's extra costs due to the price increase of fuel and fertilizer caused by the crisis", the Commission said in an online statement. "The price increase will be determined by each Member State by looking at the difference between the relevant market price and an applicable historical benchmark price. The total extra costs will then be calculated based on the beneficiary's current or latest pre-crisis consumption. "For these sectors, a simplified option will make it easier for beneficiaries to qualify for the aid. It allows Member States to calibrate individual aid amounts on elements like the size and type of beneficiaries' activities, a general estimate of fuel consumption in the sector, or other relevant proxies, rather than beneficiaries having to provide detailed proof of their actual consumption. Under this option, each beneficiary can receive up to EUR 50,000 [$58,400]. "For energy-intensive industries eligible under temporary electricity price relief schemes in line with section 4.5 of the CISAF [Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework], it will be possible to increase the aid intensity from 50 percent to up to 70 percent for the electricity cost of the eligible consumption. This can cover up to 50 percent of the total consumption of the beneficiary. "No additional increase in decarbonization efforts will be required. A cumulation with aid granted under the ETS State aid Guidelines will be possible for up to half of the aid amount granted under Section 4.5 CISAF schemes". Future plans to mitigate the impact of the Iran war on energy prices may include subsidizing the fuel cost of gas-fired generation, the Commission added. "While the transition towards a clean economy remains the long-term solution to shield EU companies from the effects of global energy shocks, the METSAF allows Member States to act immediately to make sure that the growth of the most exposed companies is not irreparably hampered by the current crisis", the Commission said. In a speech at the European Parliament's plenary debate Thursday on the energy situation, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the EU will launch its Electrification Action Plan by the summer. "In the current European budget, we have set aside almost EUR 300 billion for energy, EUR 95 billion are still available", von der Leyen said, according to an official transcript. "Let us use this to make the switch to electricity - not just in transport, but also in industry and heating. "This is not only a matter of affordability and competitiveness, but also of economic security. Thus, speaking of European independence, this is the moment to electrify Europe". To contact the author, email jov.onsat@rigzone.com What do you think? We’d love to hear from you, join the conversation on theRigzone Energy Network.TheRigzone Energy Networkis a new social experience created for you and all energy professionals to Speak Up about our industry, share knowledge, connect with peers and industry insiders and engage in a professional community that will empower your career in energy.

Avviata la costruzione del programma FF(X), basato su un progetto già collaudato Washington – Nel contesto del rafforzamento della flotta e della necessità di colmare rapidamente il divario operativo, la United States Navy sta puntando su programmi più rapidi e affidabili per il rinnovamento delle proprie unità navali. Il progetto delle nuove fregate FF(X) rappresenta uno degli elementi chiave di questa strategia. La Marina ha assegnato a Huntington Ingalls Industries, attraverso la sua divisione Ingalls Shipbuilding, un contratto da 283 milioni di dollari per avviare le attività preliminari alla costruzione della prima fregata. L’accordo include l’approvvigionamento dei materiali, lo sviluppo del progetto e le prime fasi di pre-costruzione, consentendo anche l’avvio della lavorazione delle materie prime. La decisione segue la scelta del dicembre 2025 di abbandonare il programma delle fregate classe Constellation-class frigate e adottare come base il design già testato della Legend-class National Security Cutter, ritenuto più affidabile e rapido da realizzare. Il presidente di Ingalls, Brian Blanchette, ha sottolineato indirettamente come la collaborazione con la Marina e l’esperienza maturata nella costruzione di navi militari consentiranno di accelerare la consegna delle nuove unità. Il programma FF(X) è concepito come un “reset” rapido della flotta di superficie di piccole dimensioni, puntando su un progetto esistente per evitare ritardi e problemi tecnici. Le nuove fregate saranno costruite nel cantiere di Pascagoula insieme ad altre unità come i cacciatorpediniere Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, le navi d’assalto anfibio America-class amphibious assault ship e i trasporti anfibi San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock. La strategia prevede inoltre un modello produttivo espandibile, con Ingalls come cantiere principale e la possibilità di coinvolgere altri siti negli Stati Uniti. Il programma rientra nella più ampia iniziativa governativa nota come “Golden Fleet”, che mira a velocizzare la costruzione navale e rafforzare la base industriale marittima. Le nuove fregate, più piccole e flessibili rispetto ai cacciatorpediniere, saranno impiegate in operazioni di superficie e nell’integrazione con sistemi senza equipaggio. L’obiettivo dichiarato è mettere in acqua la prima unità entro il 2028. Nel complesso, il contratto segna un passo concreto verso una modernizzazione più rapida ed efficiente della flotta statunitense, puntando su soluzioni pragmatiche per rispondere alle esigenze operative emergenti.

LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EASYLONGER, a leading manufacturer of portable CPAP battery backup and power solutions for sleep apnea patients, recently announced the launch of the ES960 PRO, a next-generation portable power station engineered around the specific needs of CPAP users. Built with automotive-grade LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) cells, 297.6 watt-hours of usable energy, multi-port output, and pass-through UPS capability, the ES960 PRO addresses one of the most overlooked health risks faced by cpap machine users today: power loss during sleep. A Reliability Crisis No One Talks About For the estimated 30 million Americans diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, missing a single night of CPAP therapy isn't a minor inconvenience — it's a measurable health risk. Studies have linked CPAP interruption to elevated blood pressure, daytime cognitive impairment, and increased cardiovascular strain. Yet most CPAP users have no plan for power outages, hurricanes, storms, RV travel, or off-grid camping. Leaving them without critical cpap backup power supply. EASYLONGER's customer research, drawn from years of direct user interactions, reveals that a substantial share of CPAP users have experienced therapy disruption due to power loss at least 3 times one year. The ES960 PRO CPAP battery backup is built specifically to eliminate that risk. Built for People Who Can't Afford to Lose a Night The ES960 PRO delivers 297.6 watt-hours of usable energy through an advanced LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) battery pack — chosen for its superior safety profile and 3,000+ charge cycle lifespan, roughly 6–10 times longer than the standard NMC lithium-ion cells (typically rated for 300–500 cycles) found in most portable CPAP battery backup units on the market today. For a typical user running a ResMed AirSense 11 (13W without humidifier), this translates to approximately 17 hours of runtime per charge — over two full nights of therapy without any external power source. The EASYLONGER ES960 PRO cpap battery backup power supply is compatible with all major CPAP brands, including ResMed (AirSense 10/11, AirMini ), Philips (DreamStation), Fisher & Paykel, and BMC Luna G3, with included DC cables for direct connection — no AC wall adapter, no extension cords snaking across the floor, no more sleeping within a few feet of an outlet just to keep therapy running. This direct DC connection bypasses the inefficient AC-to-DC conversion that wastes 25–30% of battery capacity in conventional power stations — meaning more hours of therapy from the same battery. For extended off-grid use, the ES960 PRO cpap power bank supports solar charging via EASYLONGER's optional ESP110 110W foldable solar panel, making multi-week camping trips entirely viable for CPAP users. From a standard wall outlet, the unit fully recharges in approximately 5 hours via its 72W adapter, while USB-C input (up to 60W) provides a convenient top-up option on the road. The ES960 PRO is housed in a compact, ergonomic enclosure with a foldable carrying handle that tucks flush when not in use — ready to slip into a backpack, RV cabinet, or bedside drawer. Splash- and dust-resistant construction handles the realities of outdoor use, and on-board expansion ports allow capacity to be extended for users who need multi-week off-grid runtime. "Most battery backup products treat sleep apnea like an afterthought. We started this company because no CPAP user should have to choose between travel, camping, or peace of mind during a storm. The ES960 PRO exists because sleep apnea patients deserve a battery designed around their lives — not adapted from generic camping gear."— Brooks Anderson, Founder of EASYLONGER Customer feedback echoes that mission. EASYLONGER customers describe the product less as a piece of camping gear and more as a guarantor of uninterrupted therapy: "We had a severe windstorm and a multi-day power outage in mid-December. I'd bought the ES960 for my wife's CPAP just to try it out. She slept soundly all night and woke up refreshed — I bought a second one the next morning. What's a good night of sleep worth to you? To me, it's priceless."— Verified ES960 customer-From EASYLONGER CPAP battery (storm-zone household) Why the ES960 PRO Is Different From a Generic Power Station While many portable power stations on the market are designed for general electronics — phones, tablets, drones — the ES960 PRO cpap backup battery is engineered from the ground up for CPAP therapy. The differences matter: For users who plan to keep the battery beside their bed nightly, these features are not optional — they are the difference between a tool that protects therapy and one that sits in a closet unused. Powering Real Lives, Not Spec Sheets EASYLONGER designed the ES960 PRO around the actual rhythms of CPAP users' lives: Direct-to-Consumer Pricing With a 2-Year Warranty Available through EASYLONGER's official website ateasylonger.com, the ES960 PRO ships free within the United States. All ES960 PRO units purchased directly fromeasylonger.comqualify for a 2-year warranty through the brand's online registration program. The product is also eligible for purchase with HSA and FSA funds in many cases, as CPAP-related accessories often qualify under qualified medical expense guidelines. Customers should consult their plan administrator for confirmation. About EASYLONGEREASYLONGER is a manufacturer of portable power solutions designed specifically for the sleep apnea community. Founded by Brooks Anderson around the conviction that no CPAP user should ever lose therapy due to a power outage, EASYLONGER's product line spans TSA-approved travel batteries, mid-capacity camping units, and high-capacity home UPS systems — all engineered around the specific voltage, runtime, and reliability requirements of CPAP machines. The company supports customers through direct email at support@easylonger.com. Beyond product sales, EASYLONGER maintains an active educational platform covering CPAP therapy basics, sleep apnea research, runtime calculators, and setup tutorials athttps://www.easylonger.com/blogs. Social channels:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/easylongerInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/easylonger_GlobalYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@easyLongerTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@easylonger Media ContactBrooks AndersonFounder, EASYLONGEREmail: media@easylonger.comWebsite: https://www.easylonger.com Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/79a2681e-a9c2-4658-8b48-b29de007a610 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/06294d19-9eaf-4c81-9bc5-c84c1ec22fa5 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a430b5b9-bde2-4a3a-8681-a6448c023d30 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/c3aab14d-aea1-4e13-ace2-5b2ecb6f1394 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/2fc99ccf-6856-4819-abbb-a65da0dc5eed https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a811ca1b-c133-4893-a7c5-31f911a574c5 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/d8bf7674-9c4f-4f05-9674-d271c24dcbc1

GENOVA – Sicurezza, viabilità e condizioni di lavoro al centro delle rivendicazioni dei sindacati portuali. Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl e Uiltrasporti tornano a sollecitare un intervento deciso dell’Autorità di Sistema portuale del Mar Ligure Occidentale, denunciando una situazione sempre più complessa all’interno dello scalo genovese. Nel corso dell’attivo dei delegati del porto, tenutosi il 28 Aprile, le organizzazioni sindacali hanno fatto il punto sulle criticità già evidenziate nel confronto del 2 Aprile con l’Autorità portuale. Tra i principali nodi segnalati figurano la presenza simultanea di numerosi cantieri, che aggrava la congestione della viabilità, e l’assenza di aree buffer esterne per l’attesa dei mezzi pesanti, con conseguente accumulo di camion e rimorchi all’interno del porto. Particolarmente rilevante il tema della sicurezza: i sindacati denunciano la carenza di parcheggi per i lavoratori e l’assenza di percorsi pedonali protetti, a fronte di un traffico intenso di mezzi pesanti. Una situazione che, secondo le sigle, aumenta il rischio di incidenti e rende difficoltoso anche l’accesso dei mezzi di soccorso. Da qui la richiesta di un presidio medico interno e di una maggiore diffusione di defibrillatori. Criticità emergono anche sul piano organizzativo: viene segnalata la necessità di rafforzare il ruolo degli Rls di sito, garantendo maggiore accesso ai terminal e un incremento delle ore a disposizione per le attività di controllo e prevenzione. I sindacati denunciano inoltre una mancanza di risposte concrete da parte delle istituzioni competenti. “A fronte degli impegni assunti – sottolineano – si registrano arretramenti e immobilismo nell’attivazione dei tavoli previsti”. Tra i casi citati, quello del Terminal Messina, dove lavori in corso hanno comportato la soppressione dei parcheggi per i dipendenti senza soluzioni alternative adeguate. Ulteriori problemi riguardano i varchi portuali, con lunghe code che generano stress, ritardi nelle timbrature e il rischio di sanzioni disciplinari o amministrative. A ciò si aggiunge la progressiva chiusura dei punti di ristoro interni allo scalo e il mancato completamento della palazzina sindacale di Ponte Etiopia, ritenuta un presidio fondamentale per lavoratori e delegati. Nel complesso, le organizzazioni sindacali evidenziano una crescente distanza tra l’ente di gestione e le reali condizioni operative del porto. “L’Autorità deve mettere al centro il lavoro, la sicurezza e i lavoratori”, ribadiscono. Alla luce di queste criticità, Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl e Uiltrasporti hanno proclamato un’assemblea dei lavoratori del porto per martedì 5 Maggio, dalle 9.30 alle 13.30, davanti a Palazzo San Giorgio, sede dell’Autorità portuale. Un appuntamento che si preannuncia come un momento di confronto e mobilitazione su temi considerati ormai non più rinviabili per l’intera comunità portuale genovese. LEGGI ANCHE:

Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas, an AIM-listed and Canada-headquartered oil and gas company focused on the Atlantic Margin, has shed light on the latest developments regarding its acquisition of the issued and to-be-issued shares it does not already hold in JHI Associates (JHI). Following theannouncementabout its proposed acquisition of JHI Associates by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement, Eco confirmed that JHI obtained an interim order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, which provides for, among other things, the calling, holding, and conducting of the annual and special shareholders’ meeting and other procedural matters in connection with the previously disclosed binding agreement between the duo. The company underlines that the receipt of the interim order is a key milestone in the transaction process and allows JHI to proceed with seeking final shareholders’ approval. As a result, the firm has set its annual and special meeting of shareholders for May 12, 2026. At the meeting, JHI shareholders will be asked to pass a special resolution approving the arrangement with Eco. This approval requires at least two-thirds of the votes cast by JHI shareholders present at the meeting, in person or by proxy. Eco claims to have been informed that shareholders representing approximately 60% of the other player’s outstanding shares have already entered into voting support agreements in favour of the arrangement, demonstrating strong alignment on the transaction. Following shareholder approval, JHI intends to seek a final order of the court on May 15, 2026, to approve the arrangement. Once the shareholder approval is obtained at the meeting, the transaction is expected to close on or before the end of the third quarter of 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions under the arrangement agreement, including applicable regulatory approvals by the Falkland Islands government and the TSX Venture Exchange. Gil Holzman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Eco Atlantic, commented:“The JHI acquisition is progressing well with this important milestone of the interim court order. The next step, expected within two weeks, is to receive JHI’s final shareholders’ approval, and as early voting support agreements indicate there is overwhelming support for the plan of arrangement. Eco expects a positive outcome from the JHI shareholder meeting allowing the companies to progress to closing of the arrangement and completion of the JHI acquisition upon final approvals from the Falkland Islands government. “We then look forward to working closely with Navitas Petroleum on the exploration of the PL001 license offshore the Falkland Islands. Additionally, it is noted that in the interim JHI remains engaged with the government of Guyana with respect to a potential extension of the Canje block offshore.” This content is available after accepting the cookies. Navitas signs off on Falkland Islands oil & gas portfolio expansion Following the completion of the acquisition, Eco will indirectly hold 100% of the outstanding shares in JHI and, in turn, a 35% participating interest in PL001 offshore the Falkland Islands, operated byNavitas Petroleum, which holds the remaining 65% interest. Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!

Il governo federale finanzia 37 progetti per modernizzare infrastrutture e rafforzare la catena di approvvigionamento nazionale Washington – Il Dipartimento dei Trasporti degli Stati Uniti, attraverso la Maritime Administration (Marad), ha annunciato un investimento da 774 milioni di dollari destinato allo sviluppo delle infrastrutture portuali su scala nazionale. L’iniziativa rientra nel Programma di sviluppo delle infrastrutture portuali (Pidp) e coinvolge 37 progetti distribuiti tra porti costieri, strutture dei Grandi Laghi e terminal fluviali interni. L’obiettivo è rafforzare la capacità operativa dei porti americani, migliorare l’efficienza dei flussi logistici e aumentare la resilienza delle catene di approvvigionamento in un contesto globale sempre più instabile. Gli interventi riguardano sia infrastrutture fisiche sia tecnologie, con progetti che spaziano dall’espansione dei collegamenti ferroviari all’ammodernamento dei sistemi di controllo delle merci, fino alla realizzazione di nuove banchine progettate per garantire continuità operativa anche in condizioni climatiche difficili. Tra le opere finanziate figura anche la costruzione di nuovi terminal cargo, pensati per aumentare la capacità di movimentazione e ridurre i tempi di transito. Il programma punta così a rendere più competitiva l’intera rete portuale statunitense, contribuendo a contenere i costi logistici per gli operatori e a migliorare l’affidabilità dei trasporti. L’iniziativa si inserisce in una strategia più ampia di rilancio del settore marittimo nazionale, sostenuta dall’amministrazione federale anche in chiave economica e di sicurezza. Con oltre 300 porti attivi negli Stati Uniti, il sistema portuale rappresenta infatti un’infrastruttura critica per il commercio, l’energia e l’industria. Il nuovo stanziamento segue ulteriori investimenti annunciati nei mesi precedenti, confermando una crescente attenzione verso la modernizzazione delle infrastrutture marittime come leva per sostenere la crescita economica e rafforzare la posizione competitiva del Paese nel commercio globale

Fermo restando che «la misura economica più importante sarebbe ristabilire la pace e la normalità» in Medio Oriente, ha spiegato ieri la vicepresidente della Commissione europea con delega alla Transizione, Teresa Ribera (in foto), Bruxelles apre un ombrello di sicurezza per coprire i costi dell'energia: per l'agricoltura, la pesca, i trasporti terrestri - stradali, ferroviari e per vie navigabili interne - e il trasporto marittimo a corto raggio intra-Ue. Ecco a quali settori si potrà applicare il piano continentale per gli aiuti di Stato, mirati, che consentirà ai Paesi membri di sostenere l'economia Ue nel pieno della crisi. Ognuno dei Ventisette Paesi potrà coprire fino al 70% dei costi extra sborsati (dai beneficiari degli aiuti) per l'aumento dei prezzi di carburante e fertilizzanti provocato dalla chiusura di Hormuz. L'aumento dei prezzi, spiega il governo continentale, sarà determinato da ciascuno Stato membro. Come? Considerando la differenza tra il prezzo di mercato di riferimento e uno storico applicabile. I Paesi potranno calibrare gli importi degli aiuti in base a dimensioni e tipologia delle attività anziché richiedere ai beneficiari di fornire prove del consumo effettivo. Una via rapida, sulla carta. E a tempo. Il Quadro temporaneo per gli aiuti di Stato in Medio Oriente (Metsaf) sarà in vigore fino al 31 dicembre. E ciascun beneficiario può ricevere fino a 50 mila euro. Per le industrie ad alta intensità energetica sarà possibile potenziare gli aiuti fino al 70% del costo dell'elettricità; non sarà richiesto un ulteriore incremento degli sforzi di decarbonizzazione per accedere a questa misura. E sarà possibile cumulare gli aiuti concessi sugli ETS. Però con un alert, rivolto all'Italia, ieri, da Ribera: no all'aumento generalizzato del consumo di gas. Siamo lontani dalla flessibilità. E con una soluzione in campo che privilegia gli Stati che hanno capacità fiscale. La presidente della Commissione Ursula von der Leyen cita poi la Svezia come modello di mix energetico: «Lì quando il prezzo del gas aumenta di 1 euro per MWh, la bolletta elettrica aumenta solo di 0,04 euro per MWh, perché quasi tutta l'elettricità svedese proviene da fonti rinnovabili e nucleari, questa è la strada per un'Europa indipendente e al riparo da shock futuri». All'Europarlamento, Ursula insiste sull'elettrificazione del continente denunciando l'emorragia causata dalla guerra in Iran: «Stiamo perdendo quasi 500 milioni di euro al giorno». Dunque non una soluzione, il Metsaf. Ma la mossa più rapida ed efficace nell'immediato, spiegano gli sherpa, che consente agli Stati di tamponare; sebbene la transizione verso un'economia pulita resti la soluzione a lungo termine.

En febrero pasado, la Presidenta instruyó a Pemex y a la SEP trasladar el plantel Villahermosa, Tab., Más de 200 padres de familia de la escuela primaria Abías Domínguez Alejandro y el jardín de niños Agustín Melgar pusieron ayer en marcha un “contador de días sin reubicación” en protesta por el incumplimiento de las instrucciones presidenciales para trasladar los planteles escolares fuera de la zona de influencia de la refinería Olmeca, ubicada en el puerto Dos Bocas, municipio de Paraíso. La iniciativa surgió a más de un mes de que la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum ordenara a Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) y a la Secretaría de Educación agilizar el traslado de las escuelas. Los paterfamilias denunciaron que la cercanía con la infraestructura petrolera expone a los menores a riesgos constantes por emisiones de gases y posibles accidentes relacionados con los trabajos de la planta petrolífera. El grupo de inconformes, en conferencia de prensa, informó del conteo de días, el cual seguirá en tanto no haya respuesta a su demanda, la cual dijeron, lleva 42 días sin que se cumpla la instrucción presidencial y “seguimos esperando”, señalaron. En febrero pasado, los padres de familia realizaron una de las varias protestas que han organizado para exigir la reubicación de sus hijos; alegan que están muy cerca de la refinería. En esa ocasión, tras marchar por calles de Paraíso se instalaron frente a las puertas de la refinería con pancartas y lonas con leyendas que exigían a Pemex los apoyara con el traslado de los alumnos a otros sitios. Aunque inicialmente los dictámenes técnicos sugerían que no había un riesgo inminente, la mandataria federal instruyó a Pemex a apoyar la reubicación de los alumnos como medida preventiva y en atención a las inquietudes de las familias. Los padres de los menores han argumentado que los planteles están a menos de 500 metros de la barda perimetral de la Refinería Olmeca, lo que expone a los niños a incidentes operativos, incendios, nubes tóxicas y fugas de hidrocarburos dentro de las instalaciones de Pemex.

Dopo la reazione di alcuni cittadini sul progetto delporto turistico Marina di Pastena, che comprende alsuo interno, nei tre ambiti di intervento, anche un’area prospiciente una palazzata privata a mare detta “Porticciolo”, la societàPolo Nauticoprecisa che “la procedura per il riesame della Valutazione di Impatto Ambientale è nel suo ordinario percorso di svolgimento. Dopo la fase di pubblicazione prevista dalla normativa vigente, nel quadro della quale ognuno ha potuto formulare le proprie osservazioni, si apre ora una nuova fase tecnica”. In una nota viene precisato che "la società al termine di un iter amministrativo ed urbanistico oramai completato, in virtù del quale il Progetto Marina di Pastena ha ottenuto tutte le autorizzazioni di legge, ivi compreso il già rilasciato decreto di approvazione della Valutazione di impatto ambientale, è oggi impegnata ad analizzare le nuove istanze pervenute e ad ottemperare alle richieste di precisazione ed integrazione che il Ministero dell’Ambiente formula in questi casi. Nessuno stop, quindi. E’ esattamente il contrario! Solo richieste di integrazioni pervenute dal Ministero procedente, all’interno delle quali la Società, fra l’altro, se lo ritiene, può anche proporre nuove soluzioni che siano in grado di contemperare l’interesse pubblico del Progetto con quanto di buono contenuto in alcune osservazioni pervenute dai privati. Alla luce di tale doverosa precisazione, il tentativo di strumentalizzare a fini politici questa ordinaria interlocuzione istituzionale, deducendo impropriamente oggi “revisioni” progettuali ancora non definite (laddove prima si auspicava addirittura “l’archiviazione”), o di generare pressioni, disinformando gli Organi di Stampa ed i cittadini, ed approfittando del particolare momento elettorale, è sbagliato ed estraneo al sereno e rispettoso dettato normativo che regola l'odierno iter procedurale. Per tutti questi motivi “la società Polo Nautico, nella sua qualità di Concessionaria di Opera Pubblica, tutelerà, con ancora maggiore forza, in ogni modo ed in ogni forma, il Porto turistico Marina di Pastena, che rappresenta una grande opportunità di sviluppo economico tanto attesa da gran parte della città, oggi la più velocemente cantierabile, ed il suo percorso amministrativo, già completato dalle Autorità competenti con la sottoscrizione di impegni pubblici formali e vincolanti in ragione dei quali sono stati effettuati enormi investimenti”. SalernoToday è anche su Mobile!Scarical’App per rimanere sempre aggiornato. © Riproduzione riservata

The UK now protects 38% of its seas by law. Yet the government’s own assessment shows that our oceans are not thriving. In April, the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra) published its latest assessment of the health of our seas: theUK marine strategy report. Of the15 components of ocean health assessed, only two clearly meet the standard of good environmental status (GES) – the benchmark forhealthy seasthat the UK committed to achieving by 2020. The other 13 are failing, uncertain or getting worse. This is despite the UK now having377 marine protected areas(MPAs), sections of sea designated by law to protect wildlife and habitats. Protected areas are important, but the detail behind that impressive-looking map is sobering. Marine mammals, such asWhales, dolphins, and porpoisesare not judged to have achieved good status. A key reason for this is bycatch: they are being accidentally caught and killed in fishing nets meant for other species. Seabird populationsare declining, with fewer chicks surviving each breeding season as the fish they depend on become harder to find. The types offishliving in our seas are changing for the worse, with the biggest cod disappearing while smaller species take their place. The entirefood webis under strain. The microscopic organisms that underpin ocean life, called plankton, are becoming less productive as seas warm, and that loss ripples upward through every species that depends on them. On theseabed, fragile habitats such asseagrass meadows continue to be damagedby pollution and disturbance from shipping and boat activity. Our seas are gettingnoisier, morepolluted with heavy metals, andlittered with waste on the seafloor. There are some bright spots. The numbers ofgrey sealsare stable or increasing.Beach litteris declining.Commercial fisherieshave shown modest improvement, with the share of fish stocks being fished at sustainable levels rising, though it is still fewer than half. But these gains are outweighed by the broader trajectory. Protected areas play an important role, but they cannot address the full range of pressures our seas face. Drawing a boundary on a nautical chart does not stop warm water crossing it. It does not filter out the nutrient runoff flowing in from agricultural land and overwhelmed sewage systems. It does not silence the increasingunderwater noisefrom shipping and industrial activity. It does not prevent whales, dolphins and porpoises from being caught in fishing gear that operates both inside and outside these boundaries. Climate change is perhaps the telling example. Sea temperatures around the UK have risen by roughly0.3°C per decade over the past 40 years, with extremeunderwater heatwavesbecoming more common. The report acknowledges that this is already altering marine ecosystems, affecting everything from plankton at the base of the food chain to the distribution of fish species. No MPA can insulate its inhabitants from a warming ocean. Land-based pollution is another pressure that flows straight through protected area boundaries. The report identifies food production and sewage treatment as major causes of nutrient enrichment, with increasing nitrogen inputs entering coastal waters. Heavy metals from legacy mine contamination,particularly in Wales, continue to pollute the marine environment. Contaminants have not met good status because lead,mercury, copper and zinc remain above environmental thresholds. None of this is an argument against marine protected areas. Well-managed MPAs are an essential tool, and recent proposals toban bottom trawlingin some protected sites are welcome. But if we are serious about ocean recovery, we need to tackle root causes. That includes reducing agricultural and urban runoff and sewage discharges into rivers and coastal waters. The climate crisis is reshaping our marine ecosystems from the bottom of the food chain upwards so tackling greenhouse emissions is a key step. Managing underwater noise from an increasingly industrialised seascape is essential. And enforcing meaningful fisheries management will reduce bycatch and protect whole ecosystems, not just commercial stocks. The government’s own environmental watchdog, the Office for Environmental Protection, has reached a similar conclusion. In September 2025, it identified possible serious failures by Defra to comply with environmental law in relation to the missed GES target, andlaunched a formal investigation. It is now asking the government to produce an evidenced, resourced and time-bound delivery plan. When even the body set up to hold government to account on the environment is questioning whether the law has been broken, it is hard to argue that the current approach is working. The UK was supposed to have achieved good environmental status in our seas by 2020. Six years past that deadline, this report shows we are still far from it. We cannot afford to let the percentage of protected areas on a map be a substitute for the hard and messy work of actually making our oceans healthy.

Hansi Lo Wang Democratic Rep. Cleo Fields is seen with members of the Congressional Black Caucus on Wednesday at the Capitol. Fields represents the Louisiana congressional district at the heart of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Wednesday to severely weaken the Voting Rights Act.J. Scott Applewhite/APhide caption A historic drop in representation by Black members of Congress may be on theway after the U.S. Supreme Court'slandmark decision Wednesdaytofurtherweaken the Voting Rights Act. Now that the high court's conservative majority has reinterpreted longstanding provisions against racial discrimination under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, Republican calls for new rounds of map drawing for the House of Representatives have already begun. How much of that redistricting can be done in time for this fall's midterm election is unclear, although many stateshave held or are close to holdingcongressional primary races. But in the long run, looking beyond this November, many redistricting experts are expecting Republican-controlled state legislatures in the South to eliminate at least some House districts with sizable racial minority populations currently represented by Black Democrats and that were likely protected under the Supreme Court's previous interpretation of Section 2 provisions. From Louisiana and eastward to North Carolina, there are at least 15 House districts now at risk of elimination, according toan NPR analysisconducted earlier this year. (That list grows longer if taking into account newly redrawn districts in Missouri and Texas, which were not included in the analysis.) Exactly how redistricting will play out with an eroded Voting Rights Act is hard to predict. Some Democratic-led states may jump into the fray and consider undoing certain majority-minority districts to spread out their voters and try to pick up additional seats. And some GOP-led states may decide to keep some of those districts for partisan reasons, as they can keep large numbers of Democratic-leaning voters packed within those lines. Losing even a handful of those districts, however, could set up the largest-ever decline in the number of Black representatives on Capitol Hill — breaking a record set around the end of the post-Civil War Reconstruction era by the Congress that began in 1877 with four fewer House districts represented by Black lawmakers than the previous session. Black-represented districts were in the single digits or at zero for a century after the Civil War. But since the passing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, that number has grown to 63 districts, making up around 14% of the House. Loading... The potential drop in that figure drew a swift rebuke Wednesday from members of the Congressional Black Caucus. "With this decision inLouisiana v. Callais, the Supreme Court has opened the door to a coordinated attack on Black voters across this country," Democratic Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York, chair of the caucus,said during a press conference hours after the court released its decision. "This is an outright power grab. It's about silencing Black voices, dismantling majority Black districts and rigging the maps so that politicians can choose their voters instead of the other way around." As part of its reinterpretation of the Voting Rights Act, the court's conservative majority ruled that a Louisiana congressional district crafted to comply with Section 2 was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, and that Section 2 should focus on intentional racial discrimination. Rep. Terri Sewell, a Democrat from Alabama who has led what has been an uphillpush to shore up and expand the Voting Rights Act, said she plans to revise her bill again to "reflect the court cases that have tried to gut" the landmark law. "Listen, we cannot give up," Sewell said. "We're not going to give up." In the meantime, however, Atiba Ellis, a law professor and associate dean at Case Western Reserve University, sees theongoing partisan gerrymandering warbetween Republicans and Democrats only getting worse with a further weakened Voting Rights Act. "This could distort politics in Washington substantially by preventing communities of color from genuinely being heard," Ellis says. "I think it highly ironic that under the guise of a colorblind Constitution communities of color in a diversifying America could lose the lion's share of their voice in government." Edited byBenjamin Swasey