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School reopening coincides with a sixth heatwave: proposal to postpone it

La Repubblica reports that only 11% of Italian classrooms are air-conditioned, while adapting the remaining classrooms would require €325 million. The Education Ministry has allocated €20 million.

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What is happening

The CGIL proposed postponing the reopening of schools across Italy because it coincides with a sixth heatwave. The source reports that most Italian schools are not equipped for the heat.

Why is it on the Radar?

The reported gap between the €325 million estimated need and the €20 million allocated highlights the limited availability of air conditioning in Italian classrooms as schools reopen during extreme heat.

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