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Weather patterns and climatic shifts in Italy

4 clusters · 135 sources · last updated

Latest: Super El Nino projected to cause 451,000 additional heat deaths worldwide

The summer of 2026 has been officially recorded as the hottest since 1950, characterized by significant climatic anomalies both in Italy and globally. In Milan, the Fondazione Osservatorio Meteorologico reported the hott

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Geological activity in the Apennine Mountains

5 clusters · 21 sources · last updated

Latest: Apennine seismic activity driven by crustal delamination

Geologists have identified a mechanism explaining unusual activity beneath Italy’s Apennine Mountains. Research led by Stefano Tavani from the University of Florence suggests the Earth’s crust is undergoing a process of

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Global warming acceleration and rising climate risks

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Latest: Global warming likely to exceed 1.5°C Paris Agreement target

Research published in Geophysical Research Letters confirms that global warming has accelerated significantly. Between 2015 and 2025, the Earth’s average temperature increased by 0.35 °C, a notable rise from the 0.2 °C p

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CNR research on vitamin B9 in leafy greens

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Latest: CNR researchers find way to boost vitamin B9 in leafy vegetables using light

Researchers at the National Research Council (CNR) in Italy have identified a method to enhance the nutritional profile of leafy vegetables through light management. By modulating light intensity during the cultivation o

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Heatwave intensifies: Global cooling demand and health risks

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Latest: Air conditioning demand rises globally as European adoption lags

The extreme heatwave across Europe and the United States has intensified, driving historic power demand and a massive global market for cooling technology. In the US, a persistent heat dome affects over 40 million people

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Scientific research and outreach events in Italy

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Latest: Europe hosts diverse scientific and cultural events

In September 2026, various Italian academic institutions and organizations launched initiatives focused on research development and scientific outreach. Initial activities centered on doctoral and professional research c

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Extreme heatwaves and wildfire risks in Italy

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Latest: Marche region records hottest summer since 2000

Italy and San Marino continue to face an intense heatwave driven by a subtropical African anticyclone. The Ministry of Health has maintained orange-level alerts for cities such as Bari, Brescia, and Campobasso, with temp

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