COP26 must respond to “unprecedented ecological crisis”. Pope Francis and dozens of religious leaders issued a joint appeal on Monday
Category: Environment
Can ladybirds save Rome’s pine trees from killer parasite?
Pines in Rome are under attack from a sap-eating parasite. Rome neighbourhood associations are recruiting ladybirds in a bid to
Rome’s pine trees are dying as time runs out to save city’s skyline
Calls grow for urgent action to save Rome’s pines from killer parasite. Rome’s umbrella pine trees are at risk of
Tornado hits Italian island Pantelleria, two dead
Two dead and nine injured as tornado hits cars full force. At least two people have been killed after a
Why is Rome’s river Tiber full of dead fish?
Dead fish left to rot in Rome but whose job is it to remove them? Thousands of dead fish lie
Sicily hit by 4.3-magnitude earthquake near Palermo
No reports of casualties or damage in earthquake near Palermo. A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck the northern coast of Sicily, near the capital Palermo, at
Hundreds of dead fish wash up in Rome’s river Tiber
Another mass death of fish in the Tevere river. Rome cyclists and joggers were shocked to see hundreds of dead
Rome commuters recycle 5 million plastic bottles in exchange for bus tickets
Mayor hails success of Rome’s plastic recycling project. Rome mayor Virginia Raggi has announced that commuters have recycled more than
Italy wildfires: ‘No BBQ’ appeal over Ferragosto holiday
Nature reserve near Rome destroyed by flames. Wildfires continue to rage in Italy this summer, particularly in the southern regions
Italy issues heatwave warning for 17 cities on holiday weekend
Italy swelters in days leading to Ferragosto holiday on Sunday. The Italian health ministry has issued its highest Level 3