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Now playing Next Climate Italy and Germany are facing 40C temperatures this week Both countries have issued widespread heat alerts for potential health risks. 13/08/2024
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Now playing Next Water Matters In Sicily's karstic caves drought is re-writing the island's history In partnership with the European Commission As Sicily faces one of the worst droughts of the past decades, the University of Catania is organising a series of events as part of EU Green Week 2024. Scientists are taking us on a journey back in time to better understand the impact of climate change on the island. 13/08/2024