European cities are battling extreme heat: from trees to ecological restoration

Monday, Jun 30, 2025

Il Sole 24 Ore

Rising global temperatures necessitate urban ecological interventions like green roofs to mitigate extreme heat events.

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Efforts are underway in some European and Italian communities to mitigate rising temperatures by addressing ecological deficiencies through initiatives like urban parks, forest gardens, and vertical greenery. Experts describe the situation as worrying due to temperature increases, with the average temperature having risen 1.3-1.4 degrees compared to pre-industrial levels, nearing the 1.5-degree limit set by the Paris Agreement. This warming trend leads to extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and sea-level rise in the Mediterranean, which were predicted by climatologists due to significant CO2 emissions disrupting the natural climate system. Despite this severe change, experts suggest a better future is possible depending on individual actions and political decisions.

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