Gian Battista Vai
Gian Battista Vai is a renowned geologist and former director of the Geological Museum at the University of Bologna, known for his expertise in geological stability and risk assessment in Italy. He has been in the news recently for his critical views on the proposed Badia del Vento wind farm project, highlighting the potential geological hazards in the Valmarecchia area, which is already among the most unstable and landslide-prone regions in the country.
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Recent news mentions
Professor Gian Battista Vai has repeatedly warned about the risks associated with large wind farms on the Apennine ridges.
“Rischi ambientali ignorati in nome della transizione”
San Marino· 2026-01-30Professor Gian Battista Vai highlighted the incompatibility of the wind farm project with the stability of the territory.
il Ministero della Cultura mette in standby l'operaSan Marino· 2025-09-13
Gian Battista Vai highlighted the fragile hydrogeological conditions of the areas affected by the wind turbine installations.
“Non si distrugge la natura per non salvare il clima”San Marino· 2025-05-07Gian Battista Vai, a geologist and former director of the Geological Museum of the University of Bologna, warns about the instability of the area for the proposed wind farm.
“No alla devastazione della Valmarecchia”San Marino· 2025-05-03