Helen Mirren, 81, is on a mission to save Italy’s 1,500-year-old olive trees; deadly Xylella fastidiosa bacteria has wiped out 22 million trees since 2013; 'We have to save these trees,' she says
Oscar-winning actor Dame Helen Mirren has spent decades entertaining audiences with her performances, but one of her most important missions lies far from the film sets. The 81-year-old actor is fighting to save Italy’s ancient olive trees from a devastating bacterial infection that has wiped out millions of trees and caused billions of euros in economic damage.
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Helen Mirren, 81, is on a mission to save Italy’s 1,500-year-old olive trees; deadly Xylella fastidiosa bacteria has wiped out 22 million trees since 2013; 'We have to save these trees,' she says
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