Environment news from Italy: archives - Page 5 of 20

Italy Stresses Pragmatic Climate Action at COP29

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni, speaking at COP29 in Baku, stated Italy’s commitment to tackling climate change through a pragmatic approach.

CAr in sea after flooding hits Sicily. Credit;: vigil del fuoco on X

Flooding strikes Sicily: cars swept into the sea near Catania

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Flooding in Sicily saw cars tumbling through streets of Torre Archirafi, near Catania. Some were swept out to sea as torrential rain continued to batter Sicily.

Mediterranean Sea has gained a degree in temperature. Credit: Photo by Nilina: https://www.pexels.com/photo/underwater-cave-584174/

Mediterranean Sea 1º warmer in 25 years

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Mediterranean Sea has experienced a warming of over one degree Celsius in the last 25 years. This according to a recent study from Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) and the energy agency ENEA.

Flood prevention legislation would help prevent such scenes. Fire brigande rescue people from floods. Credit: Vigili del Fuoco via X.com

Civil Protection Minister calls for flood prevention legislation

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Civil Protection Minister Nello Musumeci urged the introduction of flood prevention legislation as Emilia Romagna continues to struggle after the weekend’s devastating floods.

Flooding in Emilia Romagna after intense rainfall. Credit: Vigili del Fuoco on x.com

Heavy Rain and Flooding Causes Chaos Across Emilia-Romagna

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Emilia-Romagna region has been severely impacted by intense rainfall, leading to widespread flooding and damage in multiple areas, including Bologna and Modena.

Flood in Sicily

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Heavy rains have caused the Salso River in Sicily to flood in several areas of Licata, Agrigento. The flooding has prompted residents to evacuate their homes as a precaution.

Renewable energy in form of wind turbines sparks protests on Sardinia. Image by halayalex on Freepik

Sardinians revolt against renewable energy sources

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sardinia – Bolts securing a wind turbine were unscrewed in an act of sabotage, reflecting opposition to renewable energy in Sardinia.

Italy and Switzerland to redraw Alpine border. Image: Matterhorn. Photo by Christian Marohn: https://www.pexels.com/photo/view-of-the-matterhorn-in-swiss-alps-18861249/

Italy and Switzerland to redraw border

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy and Switzerland are set to adjust part of their shared Alpine border due to the shifting of glaciers.

Orvieto, Italy, where wind turbines are planned. Credit: By Chensiyuan - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=149461854

Opposition to wind farms in Orvieto

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Environmentalists, actors, and film directors are among those opposing plans to install 200-metre-high wind turbines near the medieval town of Orvieto.

Climate crisis change and environment photo collage. Created in Canva

Mattarella says climate change action inadequate

September 28, 2024September 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian President Sergio Mattarella said on Saturday that the environment and climate change had been inadequately addressed for too long. Speaking at a UN seminar on climate change in Bonn during his State visit to Germany, Mattarella criticised past efforts.