Italy's Vulnerability to Climate Crisis: A Climatologist's Warning
Luca Mercalli, an Italian climatologist, warns that Italy is highly vulnerable to the climate crisis due to its geographical location, diverse topography, and densely inhabited Mediterranean coastal areas. The country has experienced a series of extreme weather events, including the collapse of a glacier, devastating floods, wildfires, and record-breaking heatwaves. Mercalli emphasizes that these events are exceeding the tolerance threshold and causing chaos in society. Despite the risks, there has been limited action by successive governments, and climate crisis deniers still have a significant presence in the media. Urgent action is needed to address the climate crisis and mitigate its impact on Italy.