Tracking environment for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Environment · EconomyItaly's forests now exceed farmland—first time since Middle Ages. Learn how 100,000km² of woodland affects property, taxes, and mountain towns where you live.
Economy · EnvironmentItaly secures €13.6 billion for renewable energy through 2028. EU blocks fuel tax cuts. Learn how this impacts your energy costs and eligibility for solar, heat pumps, and EV subsidies.
Economy · EnvironmentEU allows Italy to invest €3.6B in renewable energy and grid upgrades outside normal budget limits. New fiscal flexibility targets energy security through 2028.
National News · EnvironmentA powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Calabria Tuesday, felt across southern Italy. Learn why depth prevented damage and what residents need to know.
Environment · EconomyClimate threatens 50% of coffee lands. Italy's illycaffè fights back with new varieties. Your espresso costs rising—what roasters are doing now.
Environment · National NewsLate May 2026 weekend sunshine gives way to severe thunderstorms hitting northern Italy on Republic Day June 2. Hail, floods, and travel delays expected.
Environment · PoliticsItaly's Agriculture Ministry reverses plan to allow Alpine ibex hunting. Protected status maintained for species after regional pressure, preserving conservation success.
Environment · EconomyDiscover why Italian fuel prices surge from Middle East tensions and how government tax cuts affect your expenses. Climate activists demand real change.
Environment · EconomyEU opens path for drone pesticide application in Italy. What it means for farmers, organic producers, and foreign residents in wine regions. Key timeline and requirements.