Environment news from Italy: archives

Vespa Orientalis is threatening Italy's beehives

Bees under threat from Vespa Orientalis

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Bees in Italy face a new challenge. The Vespa Orientalis, a hornet native to the Mediterranean, has become a significant threat.

Italain recycling bins. Credit: Photo by Francesca Tosolini

Italy’s recycling stats improve in 2023

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In 2023, Italy made significant strides in its recycling efforts, with two-thirds (66.6%) of urban waste collected separately for recycling, according to a report by the Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA).

Italian glaciers retreat by a significant distance. Image credit: Legambiente

Italian Glaciers Retreat Further Amid Climate Crisis

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian glaciers continued to retreat in 2024 due to the impacts of climate change, according to a report published by Legambiente on Wednesday. The findings were presented during an event at Milan’s Bicocca University, marking International Mountain Day.

M5S accuses Meloni of writing speech whcih favours fossil-fuel industry. Image: Meloni speaking at COP29

M5S claims Meloni’s COP29 speech favoured fossil-fuel industry

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The opposition 5-Star Movement (M5S) criticised Premier Giorgia Meloni’s COP29 speech in Baku. It accused her of echoing fossil-fuel industry interests with her call for a “pragmatic approach” to the climate crisis and emphasis on nuclear fusion’s potential for clean energy.

Italy Stresses Pragmatic Climate Action at COP29

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni, speaking at COP29 in Baku, stated Italy’s commitment to tackling climate change through a pragmatic approach.

CAr in sea after flooding hits Sicily. Credit;: vigil del fuoco on X

Flooding strikes Sicily: cars swept into the sea near Catania

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Flooding in Sicily saw cars tumbling through streets of Torre Archirafi, near Catania. Some were swept out to sea as torrential rain continued to batter Sicily.

Mediterranean Sea has gained a degree in temperature. Credit: Photo by Nilina: https://www.pexels.com/photo/underwater-cave-584174/

Mediterranean Sea 1º warmer in 25 years

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Mediterranean Sea has experienced a warming of over one degree Celsius in the last 25 years. This according to a recent study from Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) and the energy agency ENEA.

Flood prevention legislation would help prevent such scenes. Fire brigande rescue people from floods. Credit: Vigili del Fuoco via X.com

Civil Protection Minister calls for flood prevention legislation

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Civil Protection Minister Nello Musumeci urged the introduction of flood prevention legislation as Emilia Romagna continues to struggle after the weekend’s devastating floods.

Flooding in Emilia Romagna after intense rainfall. Credit: Vigili del Fuoco on x.com

Heavy Rain and Flooding Causes Chaos Across Emilia-Romagna

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Emilia-Romagna region has been severely impacted by intense rainfall, leading to widespread flooding and damage in multiple areas, including Bologna and Modena.

Flood in Sicily

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Heavy rains have caused the Salso River in Sicily to flood in several areas of Licata, Agrigento. The flooding has prompted residents to evacuate their homes as a precaution.