Sicily: the drought gives no respite. Water rationed in dozens of municipalities, a state of calamity is ready
Sicily faces yet another water emergency while there are projects on hold. The Region establishes a long-term task force
Climate: Drought looms in the Mediterranean basin but farmers are against sustainability and Italy has no strategy
The drought came early although farmers in the protests don't talk about it much. The PNRR has foreseen 2 billion euros and the water consortia are asking for interventions
Coffee: will become more bitter and more "salty" due to drought. Farewell to the most loved cup
Climate change will also lead to the giving up of the most loved taste of coffee. The new resist-able grains will have an unpleasant taste. Meanwhile, the demand for coffee in the world is growing rapidly. And the prices will go up.
Drought and hydrogeological risk, the Government is chasing emergencies: green light to the decree but when the climate plan?
The drought decree becomes law but it is only an extraordinary measure. The proposals of the centre-left do not pass. A control room without controls.
Argentina, endless crisis: after record inflation, drought destroys exports
Inflation reached an all-time high in March (over 100% on an annual basis), but now the lack of rain is even more worrying: since 2020 it has been raining very little in the country and this is destroying the crops on which the country depends 'export,…
Drought: Salvini Commissioner, will coordinate the control room. The situation in Northern Italy is increasingly critical
The new Commissioner is faced with a diversified picture of the situation between the Northern and Southern Regions. Farmers are asking for small lakes.
Cdm, ok to drought decrees and PA hirings: maxi reinforcement for the forces of order. The competition bill is still postponed
More than 3.000 recruitments are expected in the Public Administration, of which two thirds for the police, but the bill which also contains the new rules on concessions for street vendors is still postponed
Drought warning: according to the meteorologist Luca Mercalli, long-term projects, concertation and an eye on climate change are needed
INTERVIEW WITH LUCA MERCALLI, climatologist and President of the Italian Meteorological Society, who takes stock of the government's programs and initiatives for the ecological transition. It was necessary to maintain the eco-bonus by eliminating distortions and to promote energy saving in our homes
The drought does not leave Italy. Damages for 6 billion and filled dry. The government control room on Tuesday
The phenomenon has reached its peak this year. The economic damage is growing while in many cities there are plans to ration water for families. Desalinators or new reservoirs to defend themselves? The debate is open.
Drought national emergency: new infrastructures are needed. The Government convenes the control room
The damage is extensive everywhere. Between 6 and 15% of the Italian population lives in areas exposed to heavy drought. Effects on consumer prices.
Climate change: agriculture in the South becomes tropical and Mediterranean agriculture rises in the North. But there is no need to rejoice
The olive trees are grown at the foot of the Alps and half of the tomato production for preserves comes from the Po valley. Conversely, tropical crops in Puglia, Sicily and Calabria are close to 1200 hectares. But the future raises many concerns. Second…
Beekeeping: the turnover is growing. Apicoltura Vangelisti passes to the IDeA Agro fund
The historic Apiculture Vangelisti of Tuscany joins the IDeA Agro group. Example of strengthening Italian agribusiness in an innovative and sustainable sector
Fibra Dike: the investment in optical fibers that protect and monitor the Po against floods and floods
An Italian-Swiss project will install optical fibers for real-time flood control
Italian wine beats the drought, an abundant and also quality harvest is expected
While all Italian agriculture is on its knees due to the lack of rain, a harvest is expected that is 3% higher than the average for the last five years. The best quality in Trentino AA and Sicily. Cotarella: thanks to the scientific approach of the oenologists. The era is over…
Heroic harvests: climate change divides Italy in two and the sector suffers from management costs
From the Alps to Etna, drought creates serious problems for the sector. Skip the traditional calendars between advances and delays. Yields decreased. The answer lies in biodiversity
Drought, damage: 332 farms and 358 seasonal workers at risk according to Coldiretti data
Here are the agricultural districts and crops most in crisis - According to Coldiretti, there is a risk of damages for 6 billion euros, equal to 10% of national production
Coldiretti and Philip Morris Italia: new agreement on Italian tobacco and to combat drought
The agreement favors, among other things, the diffusion of digital and precision agriculture systems for energy saving and the reduction of up to 50% of the use of water
Drought in Italy: 600 million euros ready for water reuse. Emergency in five Regions
The government also foresees the allocation of 36,5 million euros for the National Emergency Fund - But the timescale for new construction sites is still too long
Drought, Webuild and the Desalination Project: Bureaucracy Gets in the Way
New processes for making seawater drinkable have very low costs and can use renewable energy, according to a study by Althesys. Webuild will present a proposal to the government
Drought doesn't stop Erg: useful +37%
The adverse weather conditions did not penalize the results of the company which produces almost exclusively from renewable sources (above all wind power): revenues increased to 765,3 million.
Acqua Roma: Acea does not turn off the taps (for now)
The decision came following the evaluation of the company's technicians who, after the rains of the last few days, blocked the water pressure reduction plan at night - The analyzes will be carried out daily, to understand when…
Weather: new scorching heat wave
Starting next Saturday temperatures will reach peaks of 35/36 degrees. Affected by the great heat tourist destinations such as Ferrara, Florence and Rome. Summer 2017 could be the second hottest since 1800, surpassed only by that of 2003. It remains…
Venier (Hera): “Water is an opportunity for development. Three ideas to get out of the emergency”
INTERVIEW OF THE WEEKEND with STEFANO VENIER, CEO of the Hera group, a multi-utility of excellence - "Efficient management requires adequate dimensions, technologies and rules that reward the best operators". Remote control and satellite against leaks. "The single national tariff would be…
Rome: Raggi appoints 2 new councilors
Margherita Gatta at Public Works and Rosalba Castiglione at Heritage and housing policies - The war between the Municipality and the Region continues: Virginia Raggi presented an objection to the Water Court to contest the provision that postponed the…
Water emergency in Rome, how much it costs not to solve it: Agici Report
AGICI OBSERVATORY ON THE COSTS OF NOT DOING - To get out of the water emergency in Rome, Professor Gilardoni's Agici had indicated the doubling of the Peschiera-Capore aqueduct system as a strategic solution, hindered by a thousand resistances: not adopting it costs 189 million
Rome: water will not be rationed
The turning point in the tug of war on the Roman water emergency has arrived. The Governor of the Lazio Region, Nicola Zingaretti, has issued an ordinance with which he extends the collection from Lake Bracciano for a month, but limiting the supply.
Rome without water: Noe searches Acea
Searches at the offices of Acea Ato 2 spa, in Piazzale Ostiense, in Rome and notification of a guarantee notice for environmental pollution. The Carabinieri del Noe are seizing documentation relating to the collection of water from the lake basin of…
Water emergency, here are all the reasons for the collapse
The drought alarm is affecting the whole country and the situation in Rome, where there is a risk of rationing, has increased attention on the issue. How did we get to this point? The hot summer has aggravated the situation but the problems start from…
Drought, emergency in at least 10 Regions
Two thirds of Italy are in check due to drought: 2 billion damages to crops - Lombardy, Trentino, Emilia-Romagna, Lazio, Tuscany, Friuli, Marche, Abruzzo, Molise, Calabria, Sicily and Puglia are about to submit the request of a state of natural disaster…
Rome, water alarm: Region-Acea clash
The Governor of the Lazio Region Zingaretti blocks withdrawals from Lake Bracciano, the capital's water reserve and raises the alarm: "The level of the reservoir has dropped" - Acea: "Abnormal and irresponsible act, there is no emergency" - M5S rises: "The…
Drought, Coldiretti: crops and milk at risk
The spring that has just ended was the driest since 1800, causing a water deficit of almost 50% compared to the period 1971-2000 - Coldiretti alarm: "I am at risk from vegetables to fruit, from cereals to tomatoes, but also…
Weather: record heat, drought warning
From today and until the weekend, temperatures will approach or exceed 40 degrees throughout the peninsula, especially in the North with a situation that will be dramatic in the Po valley - The truce will be on Monday with temperatures dropping, but it will…
Agriculture, drought alarm: it rains too little
Italian agriculture is once again fighting against the drought which in the last ten years has caused our companies to lose 14 billion euros - Governor Zaia declares a state of water crisis in Veneto - The president…