Raffaele Simone, philosopher: 'Unlike Paris, Rome is losing its greenery and becoming a scorching expanse of travertine'
- Posted on August 5, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Rome faces an environmental crisis as its historic stone pine trees deteriorate due to inadequate maintenance, transforming the eternal city into a heat-vulnerable urban landscape. Philosopher Raffaele Simone highlights the stark contrast with Paris, criticizing Rome's urban planning for lacking comprehensive environmental strategies. The loss of crucial green infrastructure exposes residents and monuments to extreme temperatures, while the city remains dominated by travertine surfaces that amplify thermal stress.
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Raffaele Simone, philosopher: 'Unlike Paris, Rome is losing its greenery and becoming a scorching expanse of travertine'
OP-ED. As Rome's iconic stone pines collapse from neglect, exposing the city to punishing heat, the linguist laments the absence of any environmental policy in urban planning.
