2023-05-21 13:46:25
Rom
Climate activists paint the Trevi Fountain black – that could be expensive
Climate activists painted the famous Trevi Fountain black to draw attention to the Italian government’s climate policy, which they believe to be inadequate. Harsh sanctions could follow.
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On Sunday, climate activists painted the famous Trevi Fountain in Rome black.
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The Trevi Fountain, a popular tourist attraction in Rome, appeared in black color on Sunday.
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Four activists poured charcoal diluted with water into the well and displayed banners.
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With this action, they are protesting against the Italian government’s climate policy, which they believe is inadequate.
Climate activists climbed into the famous Trevi Fountain in Rome and poured black liquid into the water. It was charcoal diluted with water. with their action At the popular tourist spot in the center of the Italian capital, members of the Ultima Generazione (Last Generation) group called for “an immediate end to public subsidies for all fossil fuels,” according to a statement.
In general, the climate activists are with the climate policy the Italian government dissatisfied. In their opinion, they are doing too little to protect the climate. Among other things, this is “the cause of the climate crisis that has hit Emilia-Romagna and Marche in the past few days”. The area was flooded after heavy rains with at least 14 dead.
Italy tightens sanctions on climate activists
It’s not the first time climate activists have hijacked a well in Rome and poured black liquid into it. In the past, for example, they poured black liquid into a fountain at the famous Spanish Steps in Rome. They also smeared the facade of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence with orange color. With the Trevi Fountain, the climate activists now targeted the largest fountain in Rome and one of the most famous in the world.
In view of these actions, Italy’s government announced a tougher approach to climate activists. She wants to punish vandalism of cultural assets with the payment of damages of 10,000 to 60,000 euros and criminal sanctions more severely.
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