Dino Zardi

Dino Zardi is a prominent climatologist and professor of atmospheric physics at the University of Trento, Italy. He has served as president of the Italian Association of Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology (Aisam). Zardi is known for his research on the impacts of climate change, particularly in relation to extreme weather events. He has recently drawn attention for his alarming comparisons of current heatwaves in Europe to the devastating summer of 2003, during which thousands died due to extreme temperatures. His insights highlight the urban heat effects in cities like Rome and Paris, and he emphasizes the urgent need for communication and action regarding climate change and its dire consequences.