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‘We're tired of counting damages’: Call for climate funds after landslide devastates Sicilian town
Environmental groups are warning that Italy’s lack of investment in climate mitigation is leaving communities dangerously exposed, after a cyclone forced more than 1,500 people from their homes in southern Sicily.
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Italian Supreme Court to rule on Greenpeace climate lawsuit against Eni
Greenpeace Italy and ReCommon have appealed to Italy’s Supreme Court to expedite their climate lawsuit against oil giant Eni, arguing a dismissal would hinder future climate litigation in the country.
In short:
- The lawsuit alleges Eni has knowingly contributed to global warming since 1970.
- Plaintiffs argue that Italian courts have jurisdiction to decide on climate cases involving national and international emissions.
- A dismissal could prevent future climate lawsuits in Italy, contrasting with recent European Court of Human Rights rulings.
Key quote:
“The climate crisis fueled by fossil fuel companies is here. We have seen it with soaring temperatures, we see it with extreme weather events.”
— Simona Abbate, Greenpeace Italy
Why this matters:
This case challenges the accountability of fossil fuel companies for climate change and the role of national courts in addressing global environmental issues. The outcome could set a precedent for future climate litigation in Italy and beyond.
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Italy and Spain experienced some of the world’s most costly climate disasters in 2023
The report calls for world leaders of developed countries to channel more funding into climate finance.
Extreme drought in northern Italy mirrors climate in Ethiopia
Extreme drought in northern Italy has doubled over the past two decades, creating a climate that increasingly mirrors that of Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa, research shows.
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Wildfires and heat transform Italy and Greece into tourism nightmares
Record heat and wildfires have turned summer holidays into nightmares and called into question the future of cherished tourist destinations.
Faced with climate change, island of Ischia battles illegal urban development
The island of Ischia is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, and the problem of uncontrolled urban development is making the damage worse.
Flood-battered Italian region may see more violent and frequent storms
Experts have linked recent deadly rains in the north of the country to climate change, but decades of urbanization and neglect helped lay the groundwork for a calamity.
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