WWF Italy calls for wildlife protection in Sicily and data‑center audit in Varese

Luca Sammartino, Sicily’s regional assessor for Agriculture and Forests, defended hunters on social media and appealed a court order that suspended the hunting calendar. WWF Italy criticised his stance, saying the priority should be protecting wildlife amid extensive wildfires that are destroying habitats.

Environmental NGOs Amici della Terra Varese and WWF Insubria have written to the president of the Province of Varese requesting a comprehensive survey of all data‑center facilities and projects. The request seeks information on energy and water consumption, cooling systems, land use and cumulative environmental impacts, aiming to create a unified overview for better regional planning.