Tracking environment for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Environment · PoliticsRussian tanker Arctic Metagaz drifts 25 miles from Sicily with 62,000 tons of LNG after explosions. Italy-Malta coordinate response to prevent spill.
Economy · EnvironmentTrentingrana consortium receives €43M financing for solar power, renewable energy, and sustainable alpine cheese production in Trentino. Learn how local dairies modernize operations.
Environment · EconomyItaly commits to nuclear energy by 2050, reversing a 40-year ban. Discover what this historic policy shift means for future electricity and energy costs.
Economy · EnvironmentPlenitude secures 50 GWh annual biomethane from France via Methagora partnership. Major 15-year deal supports renewable energy expansion across Europe.
Environment · EconomyKEY Expo breaks records as 500 MW solar deals signed. Expanded Agrisolare grants, new PPA options, and grid flexibility debates reshape Italy's renewable transition.
Environment · TransportationItaly's 167 ferries emit 2.4M tonnes of CO2 yearly. Learn how €700M PNRR shore power projects and electric conversion by 2026 could transform coastal air quality for residents.
Environment · EconomyAlpine herbs like arnica and gentian face extinction in Italy. Climate change and illegal harvesting threaten the €1B herbal industry and rural livelihoods.
Economy · EnvironmentSnam's 2025 results show 4% dividend boost. Its €14B plan through 2030 expands Italy's LNG capacity, hydrogen network, and CCS to secure energy future.
Economy · EnvironmentItalgas invests €16.5B to modernize Italy's gas network with AI smart meters and hydrogen-ready infrastructure. Changes coming for residents in 2026.