Italy sees sharp rise in extreme weather
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.
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Tag: environment
19 green flags and 9 black flags from Legambiente in Alpine arc
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.
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Piedmont faces major flood risk
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.
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Forest fire continues in Val Venosta
The forest above Prato allo Stelvio remains ablaze. Over 400 firefighters have worked since yesterday to control it. Drought and winds have been hampering efforts to control the forest fire in Val Venosta.
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Italy’s beaches hit by worsening marine litter
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.
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European Manifesto for Glacier Governance Launched
On 20th March 2025, leading environmental and mountaineering organisations launched the European Manifesto for Glacier Governance.
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One of Europe’s biggest environmental disaster lawsuits
Managers of a chemical plant accused of knowingly contaminating water are on trial in Italy. The case is one of Europe’s biggest environmental disaster lawsuits.
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Urban Mobility in Italy: Report on Two-Wheel Policies
Italian cities are showing increased attention to bicycles and motorbikes, but cars continue to dominate urban mobility.
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Bees under threat from Vespa Orientalis
Bees in Italy face a new challenge. The Vespa Orientalis, a hornet native to the Mediterranean, has become a significant threat.
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Italy’s recycling stats improve in 2023
In 2023, Italy made significant strides in its recycling efforts, with two-thirds (66.6%) of urban waste collected separately for recycling, according to a report by the Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA).
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