Environment news from Italy: archives - Page 8 of 20

Sicily drought. Image shows dried and cracked land

Sicily drought is national emergency – Salvini

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Sicily drought has escalated to a “national emergency,” Transport and Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini stated during a question-time session in the Lower House on Wednesday.

Puglia wildfires force evacuation

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Wednesday, the fire brigade ordered the evacuation of a campsite and holiday village near San Felice Bay, close to Vieste in Puglia due to wildfires.

Sicily's only natural lake drying up. The climate crisis cost is the highest in Europe. Image: Fabrizio Villa/Getty Images

Climate Crisis Cost Italy €284 Per Resident in 2023

July 20, 2024July 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy faced significant financial burdens with climate crisis cost reaching €284 per resident, the highest in Europe. This according to a report presented at a conference hosted by The European House Ambrosetti think tank on Saturday.

Warning signs in ares where tourist was attacked by bear

French tourist attacked by bear

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A French tourist has been hospitalised after being attacked by a bear in northern Italy, according to local authorities.

Sir David Attenborough with the Italian Ambassador to London

Sir David Attenborough honoured by Italy

July 9, 2024July 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Ambassador of Italy in London, Inigo Lambertini, awarded the honour of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic to Sir David Attenborough.

Etna eruption with lava and ash - still from video di Vigili del Fuoco on X

Energy increasing inside Etna with lava plumes

July 7, 2024July 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Mount Etna on Saturday night belched out another lava plume and a five-kilometre-high column of ashy smoke.

Italy floods 2023. Image: Antonio Masiello | Getty Images

‘Natural’ disasters insurance payouts top €6billion in 2023

July 2, 2024July 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian insurers paid out a record six billion euros in claims related to damage from ‘natural’ disasters last year, ANIA President tells conference.

Smart city Technology. Image: Getty Images

Italy initiating smart city projects

June 26, 2024June 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Over the past year, more than one in five municipalities in Italy have initiated smart city projects, demonstrating “the will to actively participate in the digital revolution of cities.” This according to the congress “Smart City: Roadmap for the Government,” organised in Rome on Tuesday by Q8 Italia.

Water plan to be created to deal with low water reserves across Italy. Image shows low reservoir levels. Courtesy of CIA.

National water plan in the pipeline – Salvini

June 26, 2024June 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy PM Matteo Salvini announced on Tuesday he is working on a bill to allocate one billion euros towards a comprehensive water plan for Italy.

EU citizen initiative Tax the Rich for climate action

Tax the rich to pay for climate action – study

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new international study reveals most Italians acknowledge the urgent need for substantial changes to drive climate action. They also support higher taxes on the wealthy to fund ecological initiatives.