Tracking environment for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · EnvironmentSuez reduces Acea stake to 19.3% while advancing Santa Palomba waste plant. Rome gets modern incineration by 2027 with 65 MW power output. What it means for residents.
Environment · PoliticsItaly's TAR court rules environmental challenges premature but allows groups to refile after May 2026 CIPESS approval. Construction starts August 2026.
Transportation · EnvironmentItaly's mega-bridge project advances as tribunal dismisses environmental challenges. Ground-breaking targeted for September 2026 in Sicily.
Environment · EconomyVita in Campagna fair opens March 20-22 in Verona with 178 free courses on gardening, beekeeping, and sustainable living for hobby farmers and urban gardeners.
Environment · National NewsItaly awards 141 municipalities Plastic Free status, with 11 earning top honors. Discover cleaner towns, stricter enforcement, and impact on property values.
Economy · EnvironmentConsip's €1.4B energy framework lets Italian municipalities reduce bills by 20%, cut 145,000 tons of CO₂, and access flexible green contracts starting April 2026.
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 · EnvironmentItaly's electricity costs surge 50% in 10 days as Mideast crisis hits gas-dependent grid. Why Spain pays less and what Italian residents face.
Economy · EnvironmentBrent crude surges past $102 amid Middle East tensions. Italian families face €700-800 extra annually in energy costs. How this impacts your budget.