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Italian alps seeing higher than average temperatures

Italy enters 2022 with higher than average temperatures

January 1, 2022January 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ski resorts hoping to make up for last year’s covid-hit season, are finding themselves bereft of snow. Some areas of the Alps are recording temperatures of 15C at 1,600 metres.

First private aircraft fuelled with sustainable aviation fuel in Italy

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A private jet managed by Sirio was the first general aviation aircraft to be fuelled with sustainable aviation fuel in Italy, at Milan Linate Airport.

Dinosaurs discovered in Italy. Image courtesy of https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-02490-x#Fig2

Herd of fossilised dinosaurs uncovered in Italy

December 4, 2021December 4, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The most complete dinosaur skeleton ever discovered in Italy. It is part of a herd of 11 dinosaurs, near Trieste.

Vulcano island releasing sulphurous gases

Island of Vulcano orders partial evacuation after increased activity

November 21, 2021November 21, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The mayor of the island of Vulcano, in Sicily’s Aeolian archipelago, has ordered the evacuation of about 150 people. He has also banned tourists due to increased volcanic activity and gases in the area.

The 5 most (and least) green cities in Italy

November 13, 2021November 13, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The annual Urban Ecosystem report by Legambiente, Ambiente Italia and Il Sole 24 ore captures the environmental performance of 105 provincial capital cities. Which are the top and bottom green cities?

Italian company roasting coffee beans using solar power

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Coffee is an important part of the Italian culture. Most experts agree the key to a good cup is how it is roasted. An Italian company has a novel and energy efficient method of roasting their beans.

Italy’s wine production falls by 9% after year of extreme weather

November 6, 2021January 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

According to the latest preliminary figures by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), global wine production is set to drop to 250.3 million hectolitres in 2021. This is 7% below the average for the past 20 years and 9% lower than last year.

G20 summit in Rome. Editorial credit: Kraft74 / Shutterstock.com

Draghi hails G20 a success

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Acting president of the G20, Italy’s PM Mario Draghi, says the two-day summit was a success. That in comparison to the UK PM Boris Johnson who said the summit was “OK”. All member states agreed on the importance of capping global warming at the 1.5 degrees Celsius level.

Government says no to plastic tax. Cleaning beach in Genoa of rubbish Editorial credit: Andrea Izzotti / Shutterstock.com

New budget plans do not include Plastic Tax

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is further delaying the introduction of measures aimed at reducing plastic waste. A Plastic Tax has been pushed back for a third time.

Italy wins two awards at Prince Williams’ Earthshot Prize

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Earthshot Prize, created by the Duke of Cambridge, rewards people trying to save the planet. At the inaugural award ceremony, Italy won two awards.