Elena Pinna, 32, a Sardinian artist who emigrated to France, is an activist with "Surra," a movement that supports committees trying to block the wind energy assault the island is suffering.
In a lengthy interview with L'Unione Sarda, on newsstands today, Pinna clarified the origins of "Surra": "In Italian, it means a series of blows. The name was born with this intent: to break the mold, shatter inertia, shake resignation." He then added: "Surra isn't against a political group or a social sector, but against a state of mental and collective immobility. That's where it strikes. Surra is also an acronym that encompasses our credo: Sardigna-Unida-Rinaschida-Resistenti-Autodeterminada."
For a time, Pinna was the only person Governor Todde followed on social media.
I began my outreach by discussing Sardinian linguistics and history, continuing and spreading the work of glottologist Salvatore Dedola, whom I deeply respect and have become friends with. At a certain point, President Todde began interacting with that content, eventually following me. I took the opportunity to send her a video, tagging her and even sending it to her privately. I wasn't expecting a response, but I felt compelled to engage in a conversation.
On social media he posts several videos about the wind and photovoltaic assault.
I firmly believe that action can be taken. The fact that many projects have recently been withdrawn by the very companies proposing them demonstrates that the work of committees, journalists, and outreach has had an impact. Sardinia, in its majority, is opposed to what is happening. The problem is misinformation and a lack of awareness. The first solution is therefore information. When people understand what is happening, mobilization is born. Dissent is born.
The full interview is available in L'Unione Sarda on newsstands, in the digital edition, and on the L'Unione digital app.
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