Venice’s Grand Canal turned a startlingโค neon greenโข Saturday, the result of a climate protestโ action by activists demanding greater โaction on environmental policy. Authorities are investigating the โคincident andโ have reportedly banned Greta Thunberg from attending upcoming events in the city following her support of the presentation.
The act, carried out byโข the group “last Generation,” aimedโข to highlight the urgency of the climate crisis and draw attention to governmental inaction.While the activists claim toโข have used a non-toxic, biodegradable dye, officials fear potential environmental consequences for โคthe delicate ecosystem of the canal. Luca Zaia, Governor โof the Veneto region, which includes Venice, condemned the act as a “disrespectful gesture toward our city, its history, and its fragility.”
The protestโ occurred in multiple Italian cities, including โฃGenoa, Padua, Turin, Bologna, and Taranto. โSome tourists witnessing the event expressed support for the activists,โ characterizing it as a “legitimate action”โ to underscore the failuresโ of global climate policy. despite assurances โfrom the group regarding the โขdye’s composition, concerns remain about the impact โon the canal’s environment. The incident underscores the escalating tactics employed by climate activists and the growing frustration with the paceโค of environmental change.
