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Plague of locusts hits Sardinia

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Millions of locusts are devouring the crops of the countryside of the province of Nuoro on Sardinia. They are affecting 25,000 hectares of land.

Blue Flag beaches number 427 in Italy for 2022

Italy increases number of Blue Flag beaches

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The number of beaches across Italy awarded the coveted bandiera blu (Blue Flag) status is now 427. This is an increase of 9 from last year, even with five resorts losing their flags.

River Po is at its lowest level since 1972.

North Italy faces fines for water wastage

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In some northern regions, mayors have turned off taps to prevent water wastage as Italy suffers its driest winter for 65 years. The river Po is at its lowest level in 50 years.

Drought crisis worsens along River Po

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The River Po in the north of Italy is running at 40% less flow. Authorities say the crisis is “worsening and serious”.

Minister warns against standardised food

Italy’s Agriculture Minister warns of standardised food

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Climate crisis risks leading to standardised food, says minister Patuanelli. He was speaking at the “People, Planet, Prosperity” event at the Italy Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Italian state must now protect animals and ecosystems

Italy has voted to make protection of the environment part of constitution

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

‘Historic’ vote on Tuesday means Italian state must now protect animals and ecosystems “in the interest of future generations.”

First private aircraft fuelled with sustainable aviation fuel in Italy

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A private jet managed by Sirio was the first general aviation aircraft to be fuelled with sustainable aviation fuel in Italy, at Milan Linate Airport.

The 5 most (and least) green cities in Italy

November 13, 2021November 13, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The annual Urban Ecosystem report by Legambiente, Ambiente Italia and Il Sole 24 ore captures the environmental performance of 105 provincial capital cities. Which are the top and bottom green cities?

Government says no to plastic tax. Cleaning beach in Genoa of rubbish Editorial credit: Andrea Izzotti / Shutterstock.com

New budget plans do not include Plastic Tax

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is further delaying the introduction of measures aimed at reducing plastic waste. A Plastic Tax has been pushed back for a third time.

Italy wins two awards at Prince Williams’ Earthshot Prize

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Earthshot Prize, created by the Duke of Cambridge, rewards people trying to save the planet. At the inaugural award ceremony, Italy won two awards.