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notwiselybuttoowell · 1 year

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Weeks of dry winter weather have raised concerns that Italy could face another drought after last summer’s emergency, with the Alps having received less than half of their normal snowfall, according to scientists and environmental groups.

The warning comes as Venice, where flooding is normally the primary concern, faces unusually low tides that are making it impossible for gondolas, water taxis and ambulances to navigate some of its famous canals.

The problems in Venice are being blamed on a combination of factors – the lack of rain, a high pressure system, a full moon and sea currents.

Italian rivers and lakes are suffering from a severe lack of water, the Legambiente environmental group said on Monday, with attention focused on the north of the country.

The Po, Italy’s longest river which runs from the Alps in the north-west to the Adriatic has 61% less water than normal at this time of year, it added in a statement.

In July last year, Italy suffered its worst drought for 70 years and declared a state of emergency in the areas surrounding the Po, which accounts for roughly a third of the country’s agricultural production.

“We are in a water deficit situation that has been building up since the winter of 2020-2021,” climate expert Massimiliano Pasqui from Italian scientific research institute CNR was quoted as saying by daily Corriere della Sera.

“We need to recover 500mm in the north-western regions: we need 50 days of rain,” he said.

#Italy #venice #drought #climate change #river po #alps #Europe

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ogmosis · 1 year

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CRIME FICTION INTERVIEW: VALERIO VARESI (ENGLISH VERSION)

Italian author Valerio Varesi has been a shining light in European crime fiction since the publication of his first book Latest news of a fugue in 1998, the Turin native switching seamlessly between his novels and his role as a journalist for the likes of la Repubblica.

His Commissario Soneri stories have been adapted into the TV series Nebbie e delitti , while he has also written historical-political novels collected in the volume Trilogia di una Repubblica .

His latest Soneri tale The Unseen has been translated into English by Joseph Farrell for UK audiences through Patrician Press and sees the Parma detective investigate an unsolved case of a dead body found in the Po River three years before.

Matthew Ogborn: Valerio, your evocative descriptions of the Po in The Unseen and previous tales are such a crucial part in the enjoyment of this series for me so how much research do you undertake to capture the unique atmosphere of the river and the quirky characters that live and work there?

Valerio Varesi: “Essentially this is based on my long observations of the river and my walks along its shores. I use the same method for the city of Parma and for the Apennines. In this way I incorporate these sensations which I then translate into images and put on paper. It's as if I photograph the scenery in my mind and record my impressions. As well as this, I talk to people at length. In the case of the Po, I visit sailing clubs and chat to the boatmen. I have made friends with the captain of a tourist ship sailing on the river. "

Much like Florida for Carl Hiaasen and Louisiana in James Lee Burke's Robicheaux novels, the setting serves as a character in itself. What is it that fascinates you about the Po?

“The river is a metaphor for life - 'everything flows' by Heraclitus. It also represents the power of nature: the mighty and apparently calm current concealing the mystery in the depths of its waters. The river which gives and takes away life. As in the presence of a great mountain or an endless sea horizon, we feel small and limited. We return to our mortal human nature in the face of what appears immortal. For this nature approaches the divine and represents it. "

You have a brilliant knack of making each character come alive in idiosyncratic ways, whether through offbeat description or natural dialogue. How important is that part of the writing process outside of the plot machinations and do you visit with people from all walks of life to nail it?

“Every writer is rather schizophrenic in the best sense of the word, namely that they know how to be someone other than themselves, identifying with their characters and experiencing different lives to their own. Writers steal other people's lives. Only in this way can I create credible characters. I often draw benefit from meeting people and observing them. In other cases I make use of widespread human typologies. This work is key because every storyline and every vision of the world needs characters to make them come alive. "

The Soneri books are also notable for the brutally honest descriptions of the passage of time and how it affects both Soneri and the people around him such as Angela. How cathartic is that for you and how does your background in philosophy influence the types of issues that you address?

“Soneri is a work in progress, he develops, he gets older, and he changes with time. Time is the most precious thing we are given and our life is a sort of countdown before the void. My commissario is conscious of this and is saddened by the passing of the years. He tries however to carry out his worldly tasks by him well as the stoics advised and, as Heidegger teaches us, he plans his life by him by being aware of death. Let's say that my studies have influenced his vision of reality - considering that Soneri is partly my alter ego. "

How important is it to you to receive recognition from the likes of international organizations such as The CWA here in the UK for your novels whether you are placed on a longlist, shortlist or win something outright?

“Very important, especially if recognition comes in the country with the most spoken language in the world and with top quality level of publishing. At times, in Italy, there is a feeling of living and writing in a restricted and provincial orbit. For me, being appreciated abroad is vital. I've also had good recognition and excellent sales in France. "

In these increasingly chaotic global times that we live in, what do you see as crime fiction's role both from the writer's perspective and also the reader's perspective?

"I think that crime fiction, noir, polar [a French term for cross between crime fiction and noir] and other types of this genre, have the function of being 'fact' novels. Evil must be written about not purely as an end in itself, but also as a social outcome - the result of a sickness created by the inequalities inside a community. The crime must be analyzed, asking why it happened, and not only questioning who committed it. From this point of view, crime fiction is like a doctor, who observing a symptom, goes on to discover the source of the illness. "

Speaking with your journalist hat on, do you think we have reached a tipping point in terms of how news outlets try to seek the truth in the face of rampant corruption as the public are flooded with lies through social media by special interests and people become entrenched in paranoid delusions?

"This age is bursting with information sources. At one time people received their information from traditional media, namely newspapers and television, now news arrives from every part of the internet world. As this world is completely uncontrolled, people, organizations, and actual manipulators are aiming to direct and influence public opinion with unverified and specifically fabricated false news. The trouble is that these forces can change the course of history. For example, if Britain chose to leave the European Union, it was partly because of the false news circulating, as shown by an Observer journalist. "

What do you see as religion's place in society now, especially in a country like Italy where it has underpinned life for so long, and how do you address this in your novels going forward?

“We live in a world, the western world, where traditional religion as a model for life and learning is almost totally irrelevant. This doesn't mean that spirituality doesn't exist, but it is expressed differently compared to traditional religion. At the same time, religion for some people in the rest of the world often crosses over to fanaticism which can lead to clashes, terrorism and violence. The coexistence in the West between European people and immigrants isn't easy, especially with Muslims whose values are so different to ours. I have addressed this topic in a book not published in English - Commissario Soneri and the laws of the Koran. "

What have been the biggest positives from the TV adaptations of your Soneri novels and are you encouraged by the increased scope of stories allowed with the rise of the streaming services and their budgets?

“The positives are many. My character has entered the Italian collective imagination and the very 'noir' atmosphere, with the fog and the Po Valley towns in the background, have shown a part of Italy not normally represented. I, as the author, am proud of this televised adaptation which gives my work an extra value. And the series is currently being broadcast on television streaming channels. "

Which other authors have you been reading recently and what else do you do to unwind properly?

“At the moment I am rereading one of my passions: (Friedrich) Dürrenmatt. Soon I must devote time to reading Jean-Claude Izzo, another passion of mine. This is to prepare for a conference in which I'll be speaking about him. Otherwise I relax by reading and running. "

Read the Italian version of this interview HERE .

Find out more about Valerio's books on his website HERE .

Read my interview with Valerio's English translator Joseph Farrell HERE .

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underthewingsofthblackeagle · 2 years

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A summer of record-breaking heat is drying up rivers across Europe as around half of the continent faces an unprecedented drought. In the UK, the driest July in over 80 years has largely evaporated the source of the River Thames. Italy's longest waterway, the River Po, has sunk to record lows, threatening food production. And in Germany, low water levels in the Rhine are threatening to make boat passage impossible, cutting off a major shipping route. Scientists have warned that climate change means extreme heat and drought will be more common in the future.

#Drought #Heat wave #Heat wave Europe #River Rhine #River Po #Italy #Germany #River Thames #UL #Great Britain

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hack-saw2004 · 22 hours

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JUST NOW: our comrades at sciences po paris have started a gaza solidarity encampment! this university notably hosts a dual degree program with columbia.

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miscellaneoussmp · 3 months

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Lenay's "Wait, I gave birth?" vs. Rivers' "No, I gave birth."

#qsmp #qsmp shitpost (kinda not really)#qsmp lenay #qsmp rivers #i think theyre so silly /pos #fpreg a rarity on lgbtqsmp island

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conformi · 1 month

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Julio Lafuente, Gaetano Rebecchini and Calogero Benedetti, Edificio Esso, Rome, Italy, 1977-1980 VS Silvano Zorzi and Giorgio Macchi, bridge over the Po River, Autostrada del Sole (A1 Motorway), Mortizza | Piacenza, Italy, 1957-1958 (construction site photo)

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nemainofthewater · 22 days

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Best character surnamed: Chang

Come and vote for the best characters with the same surname!*

What does best mean? It's up to you! Whether you love them, are intrigued by their characters, love to hate them, or they're your '2 second blorbos whose personality you made up wholesale', these are all reasons for you to vote for your favs!

*note, the surnames are not exactly the same in all the cases, as often there will be a different character. I am, however, grouping them all together otherwise things got more complicated.

Propaganda is very welcome! If I’ve forgotten anyone, let me know in the notes.

This is part of a larger series of ‘best character with X surname’ polls’. The overview with ongoing polls, winners, and future polls can be found here

#poll #fox demon cultivation manual #parallel world #fighting for love #rise of phoenixes #a river runs through it #the bond #sha po lang #royal feast #three-body #the king's woman #ancient love poetry

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itsbrucey · 2 months

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Selkie Ron in my brain again but that makes me think of KELPIE WILLY. LIKE. GUYS SEE THE VISION!

#Willy Stampler trying to drown that boy like a scottish horse river spirit #i imagine he did it by taking Ron's seal skin so that way he'd drown as a human but alas. poor fool got Fish Lured #thinking about the way Lark kept saying “ his little TEETH” like yeah....i am thinking of Ron with little seal chompers......i am 🧡#Goofy Ron smile and he's got small dagger teeth. hes a fish eating monster someone STOP HIM!!#Alternatively. also Naga Glenn with big ol' fang....Darryl tusks.....ahehehehahheheheehhe wowoooooow im so.....normal abou tthag #HENRY WITH A TOOTHED BIRD TONGUE. WOULD THAT BE FUCKED UP OR WHAT! /POS #bruceys au stuff

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autisticwho · 1 year

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the doctor giddy and giggling and being all excited after finding out river is amyrory’s daughter oh my GODDDDD

#doctor who #dw #eleventh doctor #river song #amy pond #rory williams #doctorriver #timeponds #ramblings #i just saw this ep for the first time #i’m very unwell #what the fuck /pos

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sole-inquisitor · 4 months

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my durges: river 》 nikolas 》 crim ⚔️🩸

#baldur’s gate 3 #the dark urge #durge #bg3 oc #oc: river #oc: nikolas hawksong #oc: crim #decided to embrace the dark urge design clichés (/pos) with crim and omg im obsessed with her ♡♡♡#my murder baby #river is full redemption durge and nikolas is a kind of middle ground?#crim also tries to retain her conscience and empathy but feels eerily happy when she succumbs to her urges #river is a rogue (+ storm sorcerer)#nikolas is a bard (not sure if I'll multiclass him yet)#crim is a dragonic sorcerer

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olliethescribe · 3 months

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Happy birthday, Ollie! They baked you a cake :]

I love them so much 🥹 Oh, Sofia, this is the sweetest gift 💖 Thank you so much, I’m gonna treasure this with all my heart

Awwww, Warren’s little smile :] they worked so hard on that cake - I know their kitchen was absolutely covered in frosting and cake batter afterwards 💖

Thank you so so much once again 💖 I wanna make your birthday just as special :]

#I’m gonna cry /pos #Thank you so much Sofia #i love you very much and hold you dear to me #And I’m sure Warren and Hypno would be glad to share the cake - having River at the party too is a sweet thought :]#The cake is gluten-free and dairy-free so everyone can enjoy it (they robbed an allergen-free grocery store)#warren stone #hypno potamus #hypnowarren #rise of the tmnt #birthday gift :]#I’m gonna be thinking about this all day :]#Hope you have a wonderful day Sofia 💖

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mapsontheweb · 2 years

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The Po River, the longest river in Italy, is hitting record low water levels after months without heavy rainfall.

The Po River, the longest river in Italy, is hitting record low water levels after months without heavy rainfall. This Copernicus Sentinel-2 animation shows a part of the Po Valley, near Piacenza, and reveals how the river has significantly shrunk between June 2020 and June 2022.

Stretching from the Alps in the northwest to the Adriatic Sea on the east coast, the vast waterway is a vital source of water for several regions. It is used for drinking water, nourishing vast swathes of agricultural land, as well as producing hydroelectric power across northern Italy.

Water in the Po Valley has now dropped to record-low levels, partly as a result of the lack of rainfall that northern Italy has been suffering, as well as high temperatures and a lack of snow in the mountains that feed the river. Many of these areas have now been without any rain at all for more than 110 days, according to the Po River Observatory.

The Po River is normally a wide stretch of murky water (as seen in the June 2020 acquisition) but has now dried up with large expanses of sand exposed (as seen in the June 2022 acquisition).

The Po Valley is the most important agricultural area in the country, as it produces around 40% of Italy’s food including wheat, rice and tomatoes. With the ongoing drought, farmers are struggling to keep crops irrigated and many towns in the Po Valley have been asked to ration water during the night amidst the drought.

Benjamin Koetz, Head of ESA’s Sustainable Initiatives Office, said, “According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, agriculture is consuming up to 70% of freshwater and considering the increasing water scarcity the use of water needs to be more efficient in this sector. For this purpose, ESA is preparing the Land Surface Temperature Monitoring Mission as part of the Copernicus Expansion Missions which will allow us to monitor the evapotranspiration of crops at a field level and, with that, support sustainable irrigation practices.”

According to new results published by an ESA-funded project called CAREHeat, the Mediterranean Sea is currently enduring a marine heatwave with temperatures in May 2022 4°C higher than the average for the 1985-2005 period. According to the findings, the surface water temperature hit peaks of over 23°C.

The project, which features the participation of Italian research agencies such as the National Agency for New Technology, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA) and the National Research Council (CNR), seeks to develop strategies to identify marine heat waves and determine their effect on marine ecosystems and economic activities such as fishing.

#maps #po river #satellite images #drought

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rivvvyp · 4 months

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Doodled out this interaction I had w @delistylehardcore in a crash server

#crash bandicoot #crash bandicoot oc #nbrio #nitrus brio #nile rivers #god knows how these two would argue #nile your husband is a pos im so sorry #neo cortex

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underthewingsofthblackeagle · 2 years

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Local authorities across Italy have begun rationing water, due to an ongoing drought. Some municipalities have even banned some activities that use up large volumes of water. The drought is also hitting hard on the country's agriculture industry, with the effects, at the very least, likely to be felt for months to come. Especially hard hit is Italy's longest river, the Po. So what can be done to prevent a catastrophe?

#Italy #river Po #Climate Change #drought

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cryptids-of-the-world · 2 years

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The Po Orangutan is an alleged bipedal orangutan that was sighted in the town of Soncino in Cremona Italy. The Po Orangutan is described as a normal orangutan except for the fact that it has darker colored fur and it is known walk on two legs much more than the average orangutan. The first sighting of the Po Orangutan proved that it was dangerous by attacking calves in their stalls and destroying local crops. There was a hunt for the Po Orangutan however nothing came of it and people were afraid to leave their homes at night. The Po Orangutan was sighted by three women by the Oglio River and they were quoted saying:

"Was at least four feet, was covered with dense fur, massive and dark," "It looked like a big monkey", "We took a big fright. Feared would attack us. In a hurry we grabbed our clothes and we run away, reaching the main road in a few moments for the town and the beach. Fortunately, the monster has come back."

#Po Orangutan #Soncino #Cremona #Italy #Italian #Oglio River #Orangutan #Orangutans #Ape #Apes #Primate #Primates #Cryptid #Cryptids #Unknown #Paranormal

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omgrenhasfriends · 1 year

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what if each yan play fuck, marry, kill with each other ? :3c

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Ezra: certified homie fucker Realistically he wouldn't kill any of his homies buT if he was forced to it'd probably end up being River (solely bc the two aren't super close and not bc of who River is, sorry Jesse 💀) Marry? All of them Diva/Krow/Illow Fuck? All of them 2 electric bugaloo [REDACTED]/Fone/Eddie

Fone: Definitely kill Illow, in this au they're more tolerable to each other but stillll Marry ? Krow (they already fucked its time to get marry)/ Diva/ Theo Fuck ? [REDACTED]/ Ezra/ River/ Eddie

Illow: They're killing Fone, no question Marry ? Ezra/ River/ [REDACTED] Fuck ? also ezra Krow/ Eddie/ Diva/ Theo

Theo: Kill: While he wouldn��t really want to kill any of them, probably Eddie/Illow (No offense LOL. Eddie reminds Theo of himself, in a way… so that might have something to do with this choice.) Marry: Diva/Krow/Fone Fuck: Ezra/River/[REDACTED]

Krow: Kill: River and [REDACTED] cause Krow has a grudge towards them for the god damn chicken nuggets shenanigans. But also Illow cause he'd kill his bestie. So fuck you. Marry: Ezra/Fone (course he'd marry his bestie you kidding) /Diva (they're an item in an au soooo) Fuck: Eddie/Theo

Eddie: (Diva is excluded since she's his sister and doesn't wanna kill her) Kill: (He wouldn't see why he has to choose KILL, but he'd have to put them here cause he's not dtf nor marry as he's not close to them as much as the others.) Illow , River, and Theo Marry: [REDACTED], Fone Fuck kiss:[REDACTED] (although he’s probably fuck him), Ezra, Krow (He didn't wanna make a whole list of just kills so since these two are closest to Diva he put them here)

Diva: (Eddie is excluded same reason) Kill: NO ONE >:( WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS TO HER!!!!! Marry: Krow, Ezra, Fone, and [REDACTED] Fuck: Theo, Illow, and River

River: doesn't have the heart to kill his homies... only brawn babyyy kill: no one ✌️ Marry: Krow, [REDACTED], Diva, Theo, Fone Fuck: [REDACTED], Ezra, Eddie, Illow (his type is apparently emos/alts lmfao)

💖 Ren/[REDACTED] 💖 Canon!Ren would kill all of them because he isn't able to form emotional attachments with anyone other than Angel T_T So I'm changing mine to kiss hehe <3 Kiss: Fone, Krow, Diva Marry: Eddie, River, Theo Fuck: Ezra, Illow, Eddie again <3

#im doing this on mobile bc holy shit this was funny - lily #ill fix it later #ezra fights harenko bc he wants his emo back #free the emo - ezra 2024 #help i spent half an hour putting the name code my back hurts - nick #💔 - Restart Heart #🔪 - About Ezra #also on mobile <\3 if y’all could put the colors on ur respective guys id appreciate it HDJFJFN #- eden #Unsent Memories #River #14 Days With You #Ren #Love how it's all [REDACTED] and not Ren JDNGJSGKSGNK /pos /nm - Saint

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