Vittoria Torsello

Vittoria Torsello is an Italian freelance journalist.

She graduated in Political, Social, and International Sciences from the University of Bologna and pursued a Master's in Journalism, Media, and Globalization at Aarhus University, Denmark, and Charles University in Prague.

Her current work focuses on the climate crisis, energy transition, and social inequalities in the Mediterranean region.

Basic information

Name

Vittoria Torsello

Title

Freelance Journalist

Expertise

Climate crisis, energy transition, social inequalities

Country

Italy

City

Lecce

Vittoria Torsello

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Supported projects

Toxic Leather: European Brands Fail Due Diligence In India

Environment
Industry

CHENNAI – The investigation reveals illegal practices of leather production in the Indian province of Tamil Nadu: European brands continue to import leather from these polluting tanneries, taking advantage of opaque supply chains and prioritising profit over environmental concerns.

Environmental Impact Assessments: Designed for the Environment, Protecting Fossil Fuel Businesses

Energy
Environment
Industry

LECCE / THESSALONIKI / VLORA – This investigation uncovers critical regulatory and environmental issues surrounding the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), Europe’s largest fossil fuel project which spans Italy, Albania, and Greece.

Left Adrift: Climate Change Threatens Shellfish Farmers in Southern Europe

Climate
Environment
Fishing industry

VIGO/TARANTO - Extreme weather events made more frequent and intense by climate change — including marine heatwaves and torrential rain — are wreaking havoc on shellfish production across southern Europe, threatening the livelihoods and traditions that depend on this important sector.