12 November 19:45
Environmental activists in Italy are opposing the felling of a centuries-old Christmas tree in the Vatican.
Raluca Ioana Draghici
Environment
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<p>Nicknamed the 'Green Giant', the 29-meter-tall tree is to be cut down in a forest in the Ledro valley, despite opposition from activists. They have sent an open letter to Pope Francis, signed by more than 40,000 people, calling for the felling to stop.
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