Il giornale lento
The slow newspaper
Francesca Lo Presti
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Good morning, and welcome to The Slow Newspaper.
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Today we discuss an innovative project born on the slopes of Etna.
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A consortium of Sicilian universities has proposed a geothermal plant.
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The idea is to exploit the volcano's heat to produce clean electricity.
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According to the engineers, the plant could cover the needs of thirty thousand families.
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However, some experts fear for the mountain ecosystem.
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The Sicilian Region is evaluating the drilling request.
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If the project moved forward, work would begin within 2027.
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A decision that touches energy, environment, and the identity of an island.