Tracking environment for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
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 · 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.
Economy · EnvironmentEuropean gas holds above €47/MWh amid Strait of Hormuz closure. Learn how this affects your Italy utility bills, inflation, and winter energy costs.
Environment · TransportationTrieste's €24M shore-power project for cruise ships launches July 2026. Cuts port emissions 80%, eliminates diesel fumes, improves air quality downtown.
Economy · EnvironmentTaranto gets €750M EU Just Transition Funds to shift from steel to green economy. New jobs, business grants, and Italy's model for sustainable change.
Economy · EnvironmentItalian banks allocate €3B for sustainable farming. New ABI governance model brings lenders and farmers together for green finance and climate resilience strategies in 2026.
Politics · EnvironmentItaly debates nuclear framework law. Municipalities can volunteer to host reactors, but none operational until 2040s. What it means for your energy bills.
Culture · EnvironmentHow Carlo Petrini built Slow Food from Piedmont into a movement across 160 countries, with institutions designed to outlast its founder and continue thriving.
Politics · EnvironmentItaly's nuclear referendum in spring 2027 could reshape energy bills and costs. Learn what living in Italy means for your electricity and future energy policy.