Italy faces severe environmental challenges, including pollution and drought

Italy is facing severe environmental challenges, with Milan experiencing high levels of particle pollution and banning gas-guzzling cars. Northern Italy has long been among Europe's most polluted areas. The lack of rainfall has led to droughts, with snow levels in the Alps and Apennines down. The Italian snow water equivalent is 64% lower than a year earlier. Climate change is exacerbating these issues, with experts calling for a reduction in planet-heating emissions.