Tracking environment for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · Environment · National NewsMilan Court orders Taranto steel plant shutdown by Oct 2026. 10,000 jobs at risk. Government crisis talks scheduled as workers face uncertainty.
Tourism · EnvironmentNepal-Tibet glacier collapse kills 165+, over 1,300 missing. Two Italians directly involved are safe; 90 nationals in affected zone. Major rescue operations underway.
Environment · EconomyEni and Sonatrach sign new 2026 protocol for Algeria: methane monitoring, forestry carbon removal. Impact on Italian gas supply, heating costs & jobs.
Economy · EnvironmentHeat waves cut Italian milk output by 10%. Parmigiano Reggiano prices already up 20-25% and rising. What this means for your grocery costs and local farms.
Environment · PoliticsTrump Jr. poaching case highlights Italy's struggle enforcing EU wildlife protection in the Venetian Lagoon. Environmental activists fight dismissal charges in landmark case.
Environment · TransportationMount Etna's Voragine crater intensifies with record tremor readings. Catania airport faces closures, ash affects health and travel. What you need to know.
Environment · National NewsThird child attacked in Noicattaro near Bari. Parks closed nightly. Regional capture team deploys photo traps and drones to secure the predator.
Environment · EconomyItaly's electricity demand hit a record 32.5 TWh in July—up 8% from 2025. Localized blackouts struck Naples, Turin & Sardinia. What it means for residents.
Environment · EconomyDrought and saltwater destroy Italy's crops. How climate change impacts food prices, availability of staples like olive oil and wine, and what to expect.