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Draghi and Pope speak on environment ahead of COP-26

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Both the Pope and Italy’s Prime Minister Draghi spoke about the environment ahead of the COP-26 in Glasgow (31st October – 12th November).

The Japanese mosquito invades Italy and is more resistant than the “tiger”

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The third most invasive mosquito in the world is conquering the north of Italy. The Japanese mosquito arrived in north-eastern Italy and adapts to urban environments.

Iconic Ferrero Rocher range now in eco-designed box

September 25, 2021September 25, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Good news for Ferrero Rocher lovers who also consider the environment. The iconic chocolate range now comes in a recyclable box.

Loggerhead turtles hatch on north Adriatic coast

September 18, 2021September 18, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Loggerhead turtles hatch in Veneto. Eggs laid on a sandy beach in the northern Italy province by a loggerhead sea turtle have hatched. Scientists describe the event as “exceptional”, possibly brought on by global heating.

Ecological warning given by Draghi at Eumed summit

Draghi sounds the ecological alarm in Athens

September 18, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The prime minister’s ecological alarm in Athens: “The warming is likely to increase by three degrees, we risk catastrophic consequences.”

US accuses Italy of anti-dumping over pasta imports Price of durum wheat and poor harvests drive up price of pasta Pasta tariffs reduced

Poor harvests affect price of pasta and fruits

September 12, 2021September 12, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In Italy, climate change has affected food production with yields down 27%. There is also a shortage of durum wheat globally, which will affect the price of pasta.

wild boar stray from natural habitat into Rome city

Rome Mayor sues local region over invasion of wild boar

September 3, 2021September 3, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Mayor of Rome, Five Star Movement’s Virginia Raggi, accuses Lazio regional government of failing to tackle the wild boar problem

River Tiber in Rome where hundreds of dead fish washed up on Thursday

Hundreds of dead fish wash up in Tiber

August 28, 2021August 28, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Hundreds of dead fish washed up in the river Tiber in Rome on Thursday. Those out for early morning exercise saw them at different points along the river.