Tracking environment for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Environment · National News4.5 magnitude earthquake strikes near Mount Etna in Sicily. Schools closed for inspections in Catania and surrounding areas. Damage reported in Ragalna.
Economy · EnvironmentDiesel prices surge to €1.71/L and gas volatility strains budgets. Learn how Italy's new excise tax and energy shifts affect your fuel and heating costs.
Health · EnvironmentMilan court orders ILVA Taranto to suspend operations by August 24, 2026 over public health risks. Cancer rates 70% higher in nearby areas. Flacks Group deal pending.
National News · EnvironmentSicily's Niscemi landslide displaces 1,600 permanently as President Mattarella visits. Learn about €800 monthly rent aid, why homes can't be rebuilt.
Politics · EnvironmentAVS mobilizes 500 Italian local officials behind renewable energy, welfare expansion, and reduced military budgets. What this means for residents and expats.
Environment · EconomyItalian MEP Camilla Laureti now shapes EU organic farming regulations. Discover how new rules affect food prices, farm jobs, and your choices.
Economy · EnvironmentEnel buys 830 MW U.S. wind and solar plants for $1B, adding €125M annual earnings. Impact analysis for Italian shareholders and global renewable strategy.
Economy · EnvironmentNatural gas wholesale prices fell to €32.03/MWh, potentially moderating future tariff increases for Italian households. Italy maintains 52% storage. Geopolitical risks remain.
Sports · EnvironmentOver 300 IOC specialists are stress-testing Milan-Cortina 2026 in real time—from road closures and renewable-energy drills to early tourism surges that will shape daily life for residents.