Piombino rigassifier dispute highlights Italy’s coastal environmental measures

The civic list Lavoro&Ambiente in Piombino accuses the government of blocking the development of the port and keeping the Italis LNG rigassifier in place until an alternative mooring is found, warning that the delay could jeopardise planned offshore wind projects.

In Salerno, regional environment assessor Claudia Pecoraro calls for electrifying the port quays to curb ship emissions, while the regional environmental agency ARPAC launches an investigation into a persistent foul odour in the city centre, suspecting illegal bitumen processing.

Bagnoli’s seaside area in Naples has been closed to the public after ARPAC microbiological tests showed exceedances of safety limits, prompting an immediate ban on beach access, sun‑bathing and eel‑therapy until remediation is completed.

The municipality of Cirò Marina has prohibited electric scooters and e‑bikes on its promenade to protect pedestrians, and Napoli’s Piazza degli Artisti traffic restriction was revoked after residents complained of worsening congestion and pollution. In Lacco Ameno, authorities fined and confiscated goods from illegal street vendors operating without proper permits.

Separately, lifeguards in Tortolì performed multiple rescues on a rough sea day, despite red‑flag warnings, underscoring safety challenges at local beaches.