Environment news from Italy: archives - Page 4 of 20

Carovana delle Alpi Green Flag. Image credit: Legambiente

19 green flags and 9 black flags from Legambiente in Alpine arc

May 4, 2025May 4, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Legambiente’s 2025 “Carovana delle Alpi” report highlights a growing commitment to sustainability across Italy’s Alpine regions. This year, 19 Green Flags were awarded to commendable environmental initiatives, while 9 Black Flags highlighted areas of concern.

Flooding and heavy rain led to a bridge collapse in Viacenza. One man ia dead, another missing.

Flooding kills one and leaves one missing in Vicenza

April 18, 2025April 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

One man has died, and another is missing in the province of Vicenza after extreme weather caused widespread flooding in the area. The victims, a father and son, were travelling in a car that plunged into the Agno stream after a sinkhole opened up on a bridge in Valdagno during heavy rain overnight.

Landlside caused by bad weather in del Vco. High risk weather arnings are in place. Image credit: Vigili del Fuoco

Northern Italy hit by flooding and landslides

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Heavy rainfall and strong winds continue to disrupt parts of Aosta Valley, Emilia Romagna, and Alessandria, as authorities issue high-risk weather warnings across the north.

Piedmont red laert in 100 municipalities. Rubiana pictured sees floodwaters cascade through the streets

Piedmont faces major flood risk

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

17 April 2025 – Piedmont, Italy: Persistent rainfall has placed more than 100 municipalities in Piedmont under red alert due to high river levels and landslide risks. Trenitalia has suspended services to Santhià and Novara, replacing them with buses, as the region grapples with rising water and landslides.

Marine litter increasing on Italian shores

Italy’s beaches hit by worsening marine litter

April 8, 2025April 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new report by environmental group Legambiente has revealed a sharp rise in marine litter on Italian beaches, with plastic waste continuing to dominate the coastline.

Galcier governance called for to help slow down glacier collapses such as at Marmolada peak Dolomites - 2022. Image credit: Borut Živulovič/Reuters

European Manifesto for Glacier Governance Launched

March 23, 2025March 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 20th March 2025, leading environmental and mountaineering organisations launched the European Manifesto for Glacier Governance.

water usage and infrastructure report from Istat ahead of World Water Day

Two in Three Italians Careful About Water Use

March 21, 2025March 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ahead of World Water Day (22nd March), ISTAT released new data on Italy’s water use and infrastructure from 2020-2024.

Image shows the river Arno at dangerously high level under the Ponte Vecchio. A red alert has been issued as flood is expected this afternoon. Image credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

Red Alert: Torrential Rain Hits Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna

March 14, 2025March 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna faced severe weather on Friday as torrential rain caused widespread flooding and pushed several rivers beyond alert levels. A red alert is now in place for Florence, Pisa, and Prato.

Miteni factory, responsible for the biggest environmental disaster in Europe

One of Europe’s biggest environmental disaster lawsuits

February 14, 2025February 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Managers of a chemical plant accused of knowingly contaminating water are on trial in Italy. The case is one of Europe’s biggest environmental disaster lawsuits.

The 10,000-dwt Guang Rong (built 2001) grounded at Marina di Massa, Italy.Photo: Guardia Costiera

Protective Booms Installed around grounded cargo ship

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Thirty-six hours after the Guang Rong cargo ship grounded at the dock at Marina di Massa (Massa Carrara) on Tuesday evening, protective booms were installed around the vessel yesterday to contain any potential fuel spills. Authorities reported no signs of fuel leaks at the time.