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The Global warming emergency has been brought to our attention repeatedly by scientists and climatologists. The alarm regarding issues linked to rising global temperatures has been around for many years, just like the plan of action which, nevertheless, no nation has actually enforced.

Several studies have shown that pollution could lead to an increase in the number of air accidents, making air travel much more dangerous than it is today. The continuous accumulation of CO2 at high altitudes may cause turbulence which is impossible to foresee, causing aircraft to suddenly lose altitude.

IT piracy continues to evolve along with the development of new technologies. The cyber-criminals’ objectives are also changing as they become more audacious and knowledgeable about their potential targets. They know how to identify more lucrative targets and devise elaborate techniques in order to achieve specific results.

CaaS, or Cooling as a Service, is a new business model for the refrigeration industry, based on servitization: it represents a revolutionary approach, offering clients not just a simple product, but an all-round service designed to relieve them of the need to carry out certain tasks.

Another postponement is on the cards for Refrigera 2021, announced by event organisers A151 Srl, following months of lengthy discussions with the various organisations involved in the project. Co-organisers from the Associazione dei Tecnici del Freddo (ATF) and Centro Studi Galileo have now given this difficult decision their full support.

ACHEMA Pulse is the digital platform of the German trade fair ACHEMA: a window on the chemical and biotechnology sectors, presenting the latest developments via online interaction using forums, company profile pages and the chance to make new contacts.

BIG5 is the construction industry’s biggest trade fair as far as the Middle East, Africa and South Asia are concerned. It is considered a global reference point for companies involved directly or indirectly in the construction sector.

The digitalisation of the HVAC&R industry is gradually moving forward, albeit at a slower pace than in certain other sectors, such as domestic appliances, transport and logistics in particular. Embracing the move towards digital means opening the door to innovation, not only from a technical point of view, but also regarding market approach.

The introduction of distance learning became essential when schools were faced with closure during lockdown. Education has been one of the areas most affected by the ongoing health crisis and online teaching platforms have now taken on greater importance than before.

Post Covid 19 air travel must guarantee the total safety of passengers and in order to facilitate the resumption of flights, verification methods able to provide immediate results are required. For this reason, experts are testing a system which should resolve most of these issues once and for all.

The United States’ return to the Paris agreement on climate change is official: newly elected President Joe Biden maintained his campaign promise and signed some decrees to that effect on his first day in office at the White House.