A decree issued last month by the
environment and energy security ministry giving Italy's regions
180 days to map out the areas within their territories suitable
for renewable-energy facilities was published in the official
gazette on Wednesday, thus starting the countdown to the
deadline.
Investing in clean, renewable sources of energy that do not
generate greenhouse-gas emissions, such as solar and wind power,
is important to be able to phase out the burning of fossil fuels
- oil, gas and coal - which is the driving force of global
heating.
Scientists say the Mediterranean is a climate hotspot, with
temperatures rising even faster here than in other parts of the
world.
Italy has experienced a long series of extreme weather events in
recent years, including powerful and sometimes deadly storms and
floods, heatwaves and drought, which have become more intense
and more frequent because of the climate crisis.
The decree was issued in concert with the agriculture and
culture ministries.
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