Gazes on the Environment

As green narratives proliferate – through political promises and corporate campaigns – environmental degradation continues unabated. This volume explores the tensions, paradoxes, and ideological conflicts at the heart of contemporary environmental thought and representation. Originally written in Italian between 2016 and 2018, the essays are organized around four key areas: the dogmatic tendencies in ecological discourse; the challenges of energy transition and climate politics; the cultural and ethical dimensions of resources, animals, and ecological imaginaries; and the Italian context as a lens on global contradictions. An invitation to move beyond slogans, this book encourages critical reflection on the narratives, ideologies, and power structures that shape our relationship with the planet.