Tracking environment for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Environment · National NewsNew EU packaging rules reclassify coffee capsules as waste from August 12, 2026. No emptying needed. Learn disposal rules for Italian residents.
Economy · EnvironmentItalian government approves €3M solidarity fund for fishing and aquaculture operators hit by extreme weather, floods, and marine heatwaves. Compensation available through 2026.
National News · EnvironmentItalian government approves €100M for 1,700 Campi Flegrei residents displaced by earthquake. Monthly housing payments €400-€900 through Dec 2027. Details on aid eligibility.
Economy · EnvironmentItaly faces €74 billion in losses from prolonged drought. Learn how water scarcity will impact jobs, agriculture, energy, and your daily life in 2026.
Economy · EnvironmentItaly's nuclear cleanup hits 47.7% but won't finish until 2052—11 years late with €3.6B in overruns. Sogin posts €2.5M profit amid delays.
Economy · EnvironmentItalian energy giant Saipem secures Rovuma LNG contract in Mozambique. €27.76M deal faces security risks and 2026 approval deadline challenges.
Economy · EnvironmentMilan court orders Taranto steelworks closure in 90 days over pollution. Italy appeals as thousands of jobs across Puglia face risk. Environmental battle explained.
Economy · EnvironmentItaly's water investment drops 17% in 2027 as PNRR funds end. Private capital could bridge the gap—learn how this affects your water bills, supply, and service quality.
Environment · PoliticsItaly's Parliament expands Sogin's authority to handle military reactor waste and US material return. New mandates add to €11.4B decommissioning program.