The warming of the Mediterranean is changing atmospheric conditions, promoting the development of intense thunderstorms that can compromise the safety and operation of European airports, as demonstrated by a recent study on the impact of a severe thunderstorm on Rome-Fiumicino Airport. (translated)
The climate crisis is making summer camp for scouts more risky, increasing the frequency of extreme events such as lightning, heat waves, and heavy rains, and requiring greater preparation and attention to ensure the safety of participants. (translated)
Over 200 artists from around the world, including prominent figures like Brian Eno and Jane Fonda, have issued a call in support of the Fossil Fuel Treaty, but Italian participation is limited, and Italian artists are urged to join this crucial cause to tackle the climate crisis. (translated)
In Italy, 432 cases of West Nile virus infection and 17 deaths have been recorded, with an increase in infections due to the heat and drought that promote the proliferation of mosquitoes. (translated)
Ed ecco che arriva puntuale: "inutile l'allarmismo attuale" sui cambiamenti climatici. Allarmismo. Certo, perché possa cominciare a essere giustificata una leggera preoccupazione dovrebbe almeno venir giù il Monte Bianco e si dovrebbe cuocere la pasta nell'acqua del Mediterraneo https://t.co/oEc7NnZLlV #CambiamentiClimatici #Allarmismo #Clima
The article analyzes the risk of glacier collapse in Italy, highlighting the similarities with the recent disaster in Nepal and emphasizing the need for bold policies and effective monitoring to tackle the climate crisis. (translated)
The article by Fabio Amato explores the disaster that occurred in Nepal following the detachment of a glacier, which resulted in over 350 deaths and 1300 missing, providing an interactive reconstruction of the events and the background of the tragic event. (translated)
CNR meteorologist Marina Baldi states that the melting of the glacier at the border between Nepal and Tibet was caused by global warming, and warns that similar events could occur again if the remaining part of the glacier were to give way. (translated)
Questa tragedia è talmente atroce che è davvero difficile commentarla. Però non posso non pensare a quante volte, in particolare prima dell'estate, ci è stato ripetuto che non bisogna parlare dei rischi dei cambiamenti climatici, altrimenti si "spaventa la popolazione" #CambiamentiClimatici #CrisiClimatica #EmergenzaClimatica
With the arrival of a new wave of heat that will bring temperatures above 40°C in many areas of the South and the Islands, the European Union expresses concern for the damage to crops, already compromised by extreme events and drought that have caused losses exceeding 3 billion euros. (translated)
During the heat waves that hit Europe between May and July 2026, at least 35,000 excess deaths were recorded, but estimates could significantly increase due to incomplete data and the inclusion of the month of August, with the World Health Organization warning of an increase in heat-related mortality over the last 20 years and predicting a further rise due to the climate crisis and the aging population. (translated)
The article analyzes the priorities of Italian political leaders regarding the climate crisis, highlighting that while some recognize the importance of environmental sustainability, others place economic competitiveness and military security above ecological policies, revealing a hierarchy of priorities that shifts attention from environmental emergencies to issues of defense and industry. (translated)
Mont Blanc highlights the signs of the climate crisis with the retreat of glaciers, as demonstrated by the Miage glacier and the increasing instability of the Planpincieux glacier, requiring constant monitoring and mitigation policies to protect local communities. (translated)
Councilor Mazzoleni of Turin presents six interventions of the new city planning scheme (Prg) to combat climate change, including the creation of at least 350,000 square meters of new green spaces and the requirement to make between 20% and 60% of surfaces in urban areas undergoing transformations permeable. (translated)
The summer heatwaves have caused an increase in mortality among elderly people in Italy, Germany, and Spain, with Italy experiencing less significant impacts compared to Berlin and Madrid, where heat-related deaths were significantly higher, particularly among those aged 75 and over. (translated)
The mayor of Turin, Stefano Lo Russo, emphasized the urgency of rethinking the management of the city in response to climate change, highlighting the need for structural interventions to support the growing elderly population and to ensure health and well-being, along with the care of urban green spaces heavily impacted by the new climatic conditions. (translated)
The summer of 2026 brought heatwaves and droughts that advanced the grape harvest in several Italian wine regions, affecting not only the harvest schedule but also the yields, the balance between sugars and acidity of the grapes, and increasing production costs, with the risk that climate change could jeopardize the sustainability of the wine sector. (translated)
In recent months, Italy has suffered devastating fires and extreme heat, while the government is accused of doing nothing to address the environmental crisis, deserving a medal of civil dishonor for its inadequate policies and for cutting funds for nature protection, while politicians remain focused on warlike and business interests, ignoring the real needs of the population and the environment. (translated)
The bodies of two Belgian climbers who went missing in 1992 have been found in the Swiss Alps, near the Trift glacier, due to the melting of glaciers, and identified through a DNA comparison. (translated)
After more than 30 years of mystery, the bodies of two Belgian climbers who disappeared in 1992 have been found on the Trift glacier in Switzerland, thanks to the melting of glaciers caused by the climate crisis. (translated)
