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Claudia Russo

Claudia Russo studied art history in Siena, Paris and Bologna. A lover of strictly cultural travel and of rather less demanding convivial evenings, she is curious, determined and fond of all things beautiful, and always finds time for a good cup of tea and for casting a critical eye over the events of our time

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Articles by Claudia Russo

Eco thinking Pompeii: a story of rebirth through research and sustainability Claudia Russo

Lifestyles The cat in history: the role and symbolism of our feline friends Claudia Russo

Climate emergency Wetlands: what they are and why they are vital to the ecosystem

Wetlands: what they are and why they are vital to the ecosystem Wetlands are natural or artificial areas, temporarily or permanently flooded, such as marshes, lagoons and peat bogs. These environments provide numerous benefits to the planet, including protection from floods, help in countering drought, water purification and the absorption of CO2. Rich in biodiversity, they are habitats for many species. However, wetlands are among the most threatened ecosystems, having declined dramatically in recent decades because of urbanisation and climate change.

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Sustainable economy Venice Film Festival: how sustainable is it? Claudia Russo

Eco thinking Beyond humanity: the celebration of wild nature in the Romantic imagination Claudia Russo

Lifestyles Siena, a model in Europe: how it has been carbon neutral for over a decade Claudia Russo

Lifestyles GSTC: the future of sustainable tourism Claudia Russo

Eco thinking Reflections on landscape in nineteenth- and early twentieth-century art Claudia Russo

Eco thinking Art and the environment: the vision of Mauro Staccioli Claudia Russo

Practical ecology Xylella: where do we stand? Claudia Russo

News and current affairs CIPRA: guardian of the Alps and of sustainability Claudia Russo

Lifestyles The Torre Guaceto Marine Protected Area: a beacon of sustainability in Puglia Claudia Russo

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