Spotlight on illegal buildings as Ischia death toll now at 8

Spotlight is on illegal buildings as Ischia death toll now at 8

MILAN — The Italian resort island of Ischia has a long history of natural disasters, but experts say this weekend’s landslide that has killed eight people and left five missing

Illegal building in spotlight as eighth victim recovered from landslide debris

The Italian resort island of Ischia has a long history of natural disasters, but experts say this weekend’s landslide that has killed eight people and left five missing was exacerbated by a combination of climate change and often-illegal excessive development.

Illegal building under fire after Ischia landslide

Experts and activists said the construction of illegal buildings increased the risks from natural disasters on the Italian island of Ischia as the death toll from a landslide caused by torrential rain rose on Monday (November 28). Louisa Naks has more.

Illegal building under fire after Ischia landslide

Experts and activists said the construction of illegal buildings increased the risks from natural disasters on the Italian island of Ischia as the death toll from a landslide caused by torrential rain rose on Monday (November 28). Louisa Naks has more.

Death toll in landslide on Italian island of Ischia climbs to 8; area has strong ties to San Pedro

Search teams digging through meters of mud and debris for a third day recovered the eighth victim Monday, identified by the Naples prefect as a 15-year-old boy whose younger siblings were confirmed…

Deadly Ischia landslide possible result of illegal construction

According to experts and activists, there is a greater risk of natural disasters on the Italian island of Ischia due to illegal construction on the island. Building without permits has been around for decades. Experts say that as a result, there are buildings in places where the land and location do not actually allow this. Deforestation and too many buildings are also mentioned as factors that caused the fatal landslide on Friday.