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Ecocide - image shows two small trees dwarfed by power station belching out smoke. Photo: Photo: ADPD Malta

Italians in favour of ‘ecocide’ law

September 7, 2024September 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new study has found that most Italians support making ‘ecocide’ a crime. The Global Commons Survey 2024, released on Friday, shows that 67% of the Italian public favour criminalising actions by senior business leaders or government officials that cause widespread, long-term, or irreversible environmental damage.

Crimes against Italy’s coasts up 30% in 2023 – Legambiente

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian coasts and seas face a growing threat from illegal activities, according to the latest “Mare Nostrum” report by Legambiente. An increase in coastal crime of almost 30% occurred in 2023.

people cool off by Pantheon - on of the hottest summers. Image: Getty Images

2024 one of the hottest summers on record

August 25, 2024August 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

2024 will have one of the hottest summers since Italian meteorological recordings began in 1800, the National Research Council (CNR) said Saturday.

Third of Italy’s water is over pollution levels

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Around a third of Italy’s seas and lakes are above the legal limit for pollution, environmental group Legambiente said in a report published Tuesday. Water pollution is affected by weather conditions, as well as human actions.

Today is Earth Overshoot Day 2024

August 1, 2024August 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Earth Overshoot Day falls this year on 1st August. It is the day when it is calculated the human race’s ecological footprint exceeds the Earth’s annual biocapacity.

Six cities on red alert for weather Tourists sheltering under umbrellas as they line up to enter the Pantheon in Rome, July 8, 2023 during the heatwave. Gregorio Borgia/AP

Heatwave tightens grip on Italy

July 30, 2024July 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Today the heatwave in Italy is set to intensify with 13 major cities on red alert. The Health Ministry gave the warning on Monday.

satellite view of central region affected by drought - Abruzzo Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery

Call on government to declare climate state of emergency

July 28, 2024July 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Green-Left Alliance (AVS) called on Premier Giorgia Meloni’s government on Saturday to declare a climate state of emergency as southern and central regions grapple with a severe drought.

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.

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.