(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 19 - "In Italy there should be incentives to encourage citizens to replace their old cars because there are 30 million Euro 0, Euro 1, Euro 2 vehicles that are very polluting and therefore we must do quick change with more modern vehicles ". This was stated by the Minister for Ecological Transition Roberto Cingolani interviewed by Bloomberg, recalling that a "large incentive plan for the energy efficiency of public and residential buildings" is underway.
"Italy and Europe - continued the minister - are at the forefront of leading the energy transition and the G20 Environment this week in Naples (a ' an important opportunity to resume and continue the dialogue that was interrupted due to the Covid pandemic ".
Cingolani explained that the agenda against climate change is "multifaceted" and full of programs that concern in particular the increase in the production of energy from renewable sources and electric vehicles which involves "a massive transformation of the manufacturing system". "Europe - he continued - has a large carbon market with Ets (Emission TradingScheme - CO2 Emissions Trading System)" but this has a strong impact for families, for transport and manufacturing costs. The US is reintroducing measures to normalize the market and try to reduce the impact.
We need a discussion, we need a unanimous, general consensus, which is lacking and is not easy to reach and I think it takes some time to find a global agreement "added the minister, stating that he prefers" a global minimum price for emissions. This will also be discussed during the G20 environment in Naples ", he announced. (ANSA).