Environment news from Italy: archives - Page 12 of 20

Climate Crisis requires radical choices says Mattarella

May 12, 2023May 12, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The climate crisis requires us to make radical choices and rethink our way of life and economic systems, President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella said on today.

extreme weather in Emilia Romagna. Image courtesy of Fire Brigade

2 dead in Emilia Romagna as extreme weather hits

May 3, 2023May 3, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Emilia Romagna Governor Stefano Bonaccini said today he will ask central government to declare a state of emergency in the north-eastern region. It was hit by a wave of extreme weather that has claimed at least two lives.

Yougov survey on climate change shows support for action

European poll on climate change shows many want action

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Many Europeans want climate action but not if it overly affects their lifestyle. A YouGov survey in seven countries tested backing for government and individual action on the climate crisis.

Satellite image of Lake Garda April 2023

Lake Garda at lowest level in 70 years

April 24, 2023April 24, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

New satellite data shows Lake Garda in northern Italy is at its lowest level since 1953.

Drought means River Po already in worse situation than last year

April 13, 2023April 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The drought that has brought water levels in the River Po down over three quarters is already worse than last year’s critical situation, the river’s local authority says.

sale carbon emitting vehicles - car exhaust. Imagen de Andreas Lischka en Pixabay

Postponement of vote on sale of carbon-emitting vehicles “an Italian success”

March 4, 2023March 4, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni on Friday hailed the decision to postpone a key EU vote on a proposed halt to the sale of carbon-emitting vehicles from 2035 as “an Italian success”.

water rationing - tap drip of water into glass

Water rationing may be a necessity, Minister says

February 26, 2023February 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Environment and Energy Security Minister Gilberto Pichetto said on Friday water rationing may be necessary in some parts of the country because of the severe drought it is suffering.

Year of drought ahead if no rain falls in spring

Italy faces another year of drought after low winter precipitation

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Another year of drought looms for Italy after a winter of low rain and snowfall. Italy’s lakes and rivers are already at summer levels, leading to implications across agriculture, drinking water and hydropower.

Flooding in Sicily with high winds bringing down trees

Flooding in the south, drought in the north

February 12, 2023February 12, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Farmers’ association Coldiretti again sounded the alarm about extreme weather in Italy. There has been flooding in southern Italy, whilst the north suffers from low precipitation levels which have badly hit water reserves. As a result, agriculture all over the country is having huge trouble as a consequence.

Air pollution law broken in 72 Italian cities

76% of Italian cities broke air pollution guidelines in 2022

January 30, 2023January 30, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Environmental association Legambiente said in a report that 72 out of 95 Italian cities did not comply with the air pollution law in 2022. Milan and Turin were top air polluters across different readings.