In Sicily, there is a growing concern about the consumption of agricultural land for construction purposes. According to a report from the Institute for Environmental Protection (Ispra), Sicily was the sixth region in Italy in terms of land consumed in 2022, with 608 hectares converted into artificial surfaces. This number has been steadily increasing since 2016, with a current total of 168,000 hectares consumed. The main cities contributing to this phenomenon are Aidone, Augusta, and Catania. The report also highlights the negative effects of soil degradation caused by urbanization, such as reduced agricultural productivity, threats to biodiversity, and increased temperatures. The Lombardy region is the most affected, with over 290,000 hectares of land converted into artificial surfaces. In areas prone to natural disasters such as floods, landslides, and earthquakes, the consumption of land can have more severe consequences. The report also emphasizes the phenomenon of urban heat islands, where higher temperatures are observed in densely populated areas with less vegetation. While this trend is generally observed in urban areas in the north and center of Italy, it differs in some areas of Puglia and Sicily, where the presence of extensive agricultural areas with little vegetation affects the temperature during the summer months. Overall, the report serves as a wakeigate the negative impacts of land consumption and urbanization in Sicily and other regions of Italy.
Consumo di suolo: allarme in Sicilia. Si costruisce ovunque
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