Tracking environment for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Environment · PoliticsPope Leone XIV visits Terra dei Fuochi near Naples, demanding justice for cancer victims as Italy launches €260M cleanup of decades of toxic waste dumping.
Environment · EconomyItaly exceeds EU steel recycling targets at 82.2%, but plastic lags at 49.6%. Sardinia collects double what Trentino does—find where your region stands and what it means for your waste fees by 2030.
Economy · EnvironmentEni raises €2B through Eurobonds for oil and renewable expansion to 2030. 3.5-4% returns offer secure Italian corporate credit to investors.
Economy · EnvironmentItaly's electricity prices dropped 11.6% to 116.22 €/MWh in mid-May. Check if your variable-rate contract saves money and how regional pricing affects you.
Economy · EnvironmentShein's acquisition of ethical fashion brand Everlane for $100M signals the end of sustainable fashion's profitability promise. What shoppers need to know.
Politics · Economy · EnvironmentItaly's nuclear bill clears committee in May 2026, heading for full vote. First reactors by 2035-2040. What it means for energy costs and waste management.
Tech · EnvironmentEurope-China's SMILE satellite will study solar storms that can disrupt Italy's power grids, GPS, and communications. What residents should know about this mission.
Economy · EnvironmentItalian energy giant Enel buys 7 US solar farms for $140M. What this American expansion means for Italian shareholders, Enel stock, and Italy's energy strategy.
Tourism · EnvironmentFour Italian marine scientists died in underwater cave at 60m depth. Finnish recovery team works to retrieve bodies with specialized equipment.