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60,000 hectares lost to wildfires in 2023. Image shows a fire on a hillside in Italy

60,000 hectares lost to wildfire in 2023 so far

August 25, 2023August 25, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In Italy more than 60,000 hectares were lost to wildfire in the first eight months of the year, farmers’ association say Coldiretti.

Floods with bench. The climate emergency is causing concern with political leaders.

Climate Emergency – Mattaerella concerned but third of Italians think it’s exaggerated

July 26, 2023July 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President Sergio Mattarella and his Greek counterpart Katerina Sakellaropoulou have jointly expressed their “strong concern” over the climate emergency. Meanwhile, a survey showed over a third of Italians believe there is excessive worry over climate change.

Hail in Veneto as extreme weather conditions hit Italy

Hail and lightning strikes in Veneto as Sicily boils

July 21, 2023July 21, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Veneto was pounded with hail and experienced severe electrical storms whilst the island of Sicily continued to swelter in extreme heat, this week.

environmental crimes rose in 2022 says Legambiente report

Environment News Round-up: 11th July 2023

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Legambiente reports an increase in environmental crimes in 2022. Eight Italian cities are on red alert due to heatwave. Plus, a report on the 2022 heatwave says 18,000 Italians died as a result.

Biodiversity an asset for Italy

June 16, 2023June 16, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Biodiversity is an asset for Italy and must be protected, said Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry Minister. The minister is attending a meeting of G20 agriculture ministers in Hyderabad, India.

The green architecture Fo.Ro. project. Images courtesy of https://www.foroliving.it/

Star architect to design Rome’s first green architecture

May 27, 2023May 27, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Top architect Mario Cucinella is to design Rome’s first foray into green architecture, the ‘Fo.Ro’. The Foresta Romana (Roman Forest) project aims to vie with Milan’s iconic Vertical Forest designed by another famous architect, Stefano Boeri.

Vatican condemns eco-vandalism

May 26, 2023May 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Vatican has condemned so-called eco-vandalism, the act of targeting cultural heritage, in a document on tourism.

Von der Leyen says EU will provide €6billion for natural disasters prevention in NRRP funding

€6billion from EU to protect Italy against natural disasters

May 26, 2023May 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU-funded post-Covid National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) includes six billion euros to reduce Italy’s exposure to natural disasters, such as floods and landslides.

Climate Crisis requires radical choices says Mattarella

May 12, 2023May 12, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The climate crisis requires us to make radical choices and rethink our way of life and economic systems, President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella said on today.

Yougov survey on climate change shows support for action

European poll on climate change shows many want action

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Many Europeans want climate action but not if it overly affects their lifestyle. A YouGov survey in seven countries tested backing for government and individual action on the climate crisis.