Environment news from Italy: archives - Page 13 of 20

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 Tourist loses claim she has a right to drink tap water rather than bottled.

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.

Gales and torrential rain over the weekend sees Italy picking up the pieces

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Extreme weather over the weekend wreaked havoc on crops. Venice was saved from flooding by the MOSE barriers. A quake, tsunami and eruption also occurred on Stromboli.

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Traffic-free Sundays in Rome

December 3, 2022December 3, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As part of Rome’s car-free initiative, tomorrow (4th December) will see restrictions within the city. The aim is to reduce air pollution.

Meloni government to increase gas drilling

November 5, 2022November 5, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As indicated in PM Meloni’s keynote speech, Italy is set to increase gas drilling in the sea, and on-shore. There has been no word so far on tapping the south of Italy’s “paradise of renewable energy sources”.

activists from Ultima Gnerazione glued under Van Gogh's The Sower in Rome

‘Last Generation’ throw soup on Van Gogh painting in Rome

November 5, 2022November 5, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Climate activists from Ultima Generazione (Last Generation) threw vegetable soup on Van Gogh’s The Sower in Rome’s Palazzo Bonaparte museum on Friday. It is the latest action to bring public attention to the climate crisis.