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Extreme heatwave in Italy continues

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two men died on beaches in Sardinia on Wednesday as Italy’s extreme heatwave continues to cause fatalities and strain emergency services.

red alerts remain in place as heatwave continues in Italy. Image credit: Tiziana Fabi/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Heatwave persists across Italy, Red Alert in 16 cities

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy continues to swelter under intense heat, with 16 cities on red alert today, down slightly from 21 yesterday. The red alert level signals maximum risk from high temperatures for the entire population, not just vulnerable groups.

Chemical plant execs jailed over knowingly polluting drinking water from the now closed Miteni factory. © Marco BERTORELLO / AFP

Court jails chemical plant execs over PFAS water pollution

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Italian court has sentenced eleven chemical plant execs to prison for contaminating drinking water with toxic PFAS substances.

Italy sees sharp rise in extreme weather

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is facing an alarming surge in extreme weather events, with over 110 incidents recorded from January to mid-May 2025 — a 31% increase compared to the same period last year.

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.