Emergency situation in Agrigento province of Sicily. The Agrigento area of Sicily has been hammered by heavy rains leading to
Category: Environment
Rome’s new mayor unveils €40 million plan to clean up city’s trash in 60 days
Head of Rome’s rubbish collection agency AMA steps down. Rome’s new mayor Roberto Gualtieri has unveiled a €40 million plan to clean up the capital
Italy: Earthquake rocks Pesaro and Urbino
No reports of injuries or damage in Marche earthquake. A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Italian province of Pesaro and Urbino, in Le
Catania floods: Two dead as streets turn into rivers in Sicilian city
Italy’s civil protection agency issues red alert warnings as Sicily and Calabria hit by extreme weather. The Sicilian city of
Pope, faith leaders appeal for climate action ahead of COP26
COP26 must respond to “unprecedented ecological crisis”. Pope Francis and dozens of religious leaders issued a joint appeal on Monday
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