Environment news from Italy: archives - Page 8 of 20

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.

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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.

agricultural production down in 2023. Image shows harvesting of grapes

Agricultural production down in 2023 due to weather events

June 19, 2024June 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian agricultural production declined last year as wine, fruit, and olive oil output were significantly impacted by extreme weather events linked to climate change, according to national statistics bureau ISTAT on Tuesday.

Italy could lose 40% of its beaches according to a new report. Shown: Blue Flag beach Cupra Marittima.

Number of Blue Flag beaches in Italy climbs

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has a net increase of ten Blue Flag beaches in 2024 compared to 2023. Liguria tops the charts with the most flags.

Italy to return to nuclear power

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Thursday, Environment and Energy Security Minister Gilberto Pichetto announced the government’s intention to enact legislation facilitating Italy’s return to nuclear power by the end of the current parliamentary term.

Image of coal. The G7 agreed to the gradual elminitation of coal-generated energy in the 2030s.

G7 agrees to gradual elimination of coal energy

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The G7 countries have committed to “gradually elimination coal-generated energy during the first half of the 2030s”.

Milan smog is one example of the environmental crisis Italy faces.

Italy Gripped by Environmental Crisis

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A blanket of smog hangs over Milan, reservoirs stand empty in Sicily, and wine production plummets in Piedmont, just a snapshot of the environmental crisis gripping Italy.

Tractor protests over pesticide law, fuel prices and other issues

EU Pesticide Law withdrawn following tractor protests

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini expressed satisfaction on Tuesday after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the withdrawal of a proposed pesticide law. It followed tractor protests across Europe.