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Italy is betting on hi-tech fire detection sensors to protect its forests from climate change

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As Europe battles wildfires, Italy is deploying sensors on trees that can detect blazes and alert authorities before it’s too late.

Added on the 16/07/2022 08:30:54 - Copyright : Euronews EN

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