For the first time in four generations, Vito Amantia's farm experienced total wheat loss due to severe drought. The region faces grave water crisis.
Amantia, a seasoned farmer, noted that the wheat seedlings this year stopped growing at just 5cm compared to the usual 80cm, highlighting the severity.
Despite acute water scarcity, tourism, a vital economic driver, continues to thrive in Sicily, increasing pressure on already limited water resources.
Experts warn that due to the climate emergency, 70% of Sicily is at risk of desertification, presenting an existential threat to local communities.
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