Activists Turn Turin Symbol Bright Green To Protest Heat And Drought

Turin, Italy – Extinction Rebellion painted a Toret fountain in the city center bright fluorescent green to protest extreme heat waves and drought conditions. The fountain, located in Piazza Arbarello and described as being in a state of neglect, was transformed with a bright green coating and the message “Heat and drought: those who govern leave you dry.” The action turned the Toret fountain, one of Turin’s public water symbols, into a protest display against climate policies of the government and the Piedmont Region. The fountain was also decorated with flower pots and cups available for people to use for drinking water. Extinction Rebellion said the fluorescent green color was chosen because it is associated with warning and contamination and has become a visual symbol of the movement. The group said the protest was intended to draw attention to extreme heat, drought, fires, infrastructure damage, and pressure on water resources. Extinction Rebellion also criticized responses to the water crisis, highlighting concerns about drought conditions, low river levels, and melting glaciers.