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Italy: forest fires reduced by 40%, but speculation is feared in the south of the country

Rome, Italy - Only 4% of the interviewed municipalities applies the law completely

Italian Legambiente and Civil defense department issued the results of their "Ecosistema incendi 2009" study on 2008 forest fires. In comparison with the previous year these fires on the national territory decreased by 40%, with a reduction of burned areas of two thirds. However, speculation is feared, especially in the south of the country, as only 4% of the interviewed municipalities applies the...

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Rome, Italy, 07/21/2009 13:43
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