Greenpeace and CGIL protest heatwave conditions in Rome
Activists and trade union members have used melting ice statues outside the Colosseum to highlight the risks faced by outdoor workers during extreme heat.
By Europa Express15 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CETUpdated 15 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET
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Core Briefing: Greenpeace and CGIL protest heatwave conditions in Rome
Strategic Context: Activists and trade union members have used melting ice statues outside the Colosseum to highlight the risks faced by outdoor workers during extreme heat.
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Greenpeace Italy and the CGIL union staged a protest on 15 July 2026, featuring melting ice statues placed in front of Rome's Colosseum. The demonstration aimed to draw public attention to the challenging conditions faced by outdoor workers during recent heatwaves.
According to Euronews, the organisers used the visual impact of the melting ice to call for an urgent phase-out of fossil fuels. The event served as a critique of current climate policies and their direct impact on labour safety during periods of extreme temperature.