Air quality, a threat to health. Italy already sanctioned: what will happen now with the new EU rules?
Italy has two records in Europe: premature deaths and rules not applied. The Climate Plan is late, there is an opportunity to fix it
Former Ilva: Lucia Morselli, former CEO of Adi, under investigation. Here are the charges
The investigation by the Prosecutor's Office and the hypotheses of crime: the former CEO of Acciaierie d'Italia, Lucia Morselli, is accused of environmental pollution. The then director of the plant Alessandro Labile was also investigated
Lombardy closed due to smog: from 20 February limits and bans in nine provinces, here are the rules
Not only Milan but also eight other cities in Lombardy affected by fine dust. All-day traffic bans and restrictions on agriculture
Milan third most polluted city in the world? From the Po Valley to intensive farming, here are the causes
Milan was ranked the third most polluted in the world on Sunday. It's not the first time. The high values of PM 2.5 contested by the mayor Giuseppe Sala
Europe: fewer greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. The Commission recommends reducing them by 90%
The Commission has indicated the new objectives but for an organic measure we must wait for the new Parliament. The decision-recommendation was requested by 11 governments.
Art and Sustainability. The ethics of upcycling and recycling to support the environmental urgency
Sustainable art with its compelling narratives and highly emotional images, plays an indispensable role in promoting a different sustainable vision in society
Does methane gas pollute less? It is not true. But here are the remedies, via satellite
MethaneSat ready for launch. It will tell us how much, where and why we kill the planet by unnecessarily dispersing much of the methane that we extract and transport badly. It will serve to make the large anti-dispersal environmental plan perfected at the recently concluded COP28 practicable
Cultivated meat: Slow Food, no to bans, the health of citizens and the interests of the country require responsible choices, not ideological battles
For the Veronesi Foundation: the current model of food production, especially meat, is no longer sustainable for the planet. The animals bred so much that if they were released they would not be able to survive due to the high use of drugs,…
Florence launches a monstrous ZTL: ban on polluting cars and motorbikes from June 2024, here are all the details
From June 2024 new restrictions on older and more polluting cars, then in 2025 and 2026 the restriction will also be extended to other vehicles. Here's everything you need to know
Biomass smog invades the Po Valley. The alternative is biogas, says Federchimica
Federchimica Assogasliquidi point the finger at biomass that have dangerous emissions. Asked for incentives to support gas-powered cars.
Regional elections and the economy: Lombardy shines in Europe for GDP and exports, but is seriously lagging behind in terms of health and the environment
Lombardy, which will go to the vote next Sunday, brings to the next junta a dossier made up of growth and exports among the first in Europe. But also gaps in health and the environment
Synthetic meat: the food of the future becomes reality in the US and is worth billions of dollars. The pros and cons
The United States could lead the way for future food produced from stem cells. But that raises concerns. A turnover of 450 billion dollars is expected in 2040. Here are the pros and cons of synthetic meat
Pollution: Italy worst in Europe for air quality. Nearly 70 preventable deaths in 2020
Air pollution in Italy is the worst on the continent ahead of Germany and Poland. Doctors for the Environment are asking the government to reverse course.
Remediation of orphan polluted sites: the government invests 500 million euros and anticipates the works scheduled for December 2022
With 500 million euros already spent, the government has intervened on polluting sites without recognized perpetrators. Responsible for the works Regions and Provinces
Climate change and its effects on health, pandemics and viruses. Because Italy remains first in Europe for premature deaths
Climate change is helping the spread of serious diseases and viruses. Italy fails to reduce deaths from pollution-related diseases.
Climate: making room for those who do. The proposal of the Mayor of London
In a long interview, of which we offer you a summary, Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, says that cities are leading the battle against climate change. National governments are very hesitant, while cities can really adopt…
Smog in Rome and Milan increases the risk of mortality. Enea raises the alarm
Enea's forecasts for 2050 draw an alarming picture for the two large cities. No step changes are seen.
Waste in the water, green light from the Senate to the Save the Sea Law: recovering it is no longer a crime
The new law will allow fishermen to bring the waste they recover at sea ashore. Until now they had to put it back to sea in order not to be accused of illegal transport of waste
Timber: ozone wipes out forests and causes damage worth almost 3 billion for Italy
Italy is more exposed than Northern Europe due to higher temperatures - A study published by Nature with Enea researchers brings out the damage. Earth Day today
Polluted cities: ethical finance can make the difference for true sustainable development
Pollution in big cities does not decrease despite the many restrictive measures. Ethical finance mobilizes with new green figures and crowdfunding
Rome, ecological Sunday: traffic block on January 30th
In the Capital, Sunday 30 January, traffic will stop in the green belt for all cars from 7,30 to 12,30 and from 16,30 to 20,30 - Limits also on heating - Here is all the information on timetables and exceptions
Disposable plastic, here are all the products banned from January 14th
From 14 January the ban on the use of single-use plastic comes into effect - Heavy fines for offenders and concessions for companies - Here are the rules
Rome, ecological Sunday: who can circulate on January 2nd
The smog nightmare returns to Rome - Stop traffic in the green belt from 7:30 to 12:30 and from 16:30 to 20:30 - There are exceptions to the traffic ban
Fine dust, an emergency in cities: here are the most polluted
The new Atlas of the European Commission's Research Center certifies that fine particles do not decrease. The publication a few days before Cop 26 closely affects many Italian cities.
Bitcoin: the positive trend continues, but the environmental impact is worrying
These days, Bitcoin is trying to consolidate its value close to its all-time high in the $67 area, but the debate on the environmental consequences of its creation is becoming increasingly heated. To respect the planet, the production of…
Climate, letter to Draghi to reduce methane emissions
Friends of the Earth and Environmental Defense Fund to the President in charge Mario Draghi: "We hope for the Global Methane Pledge at the G20 in Rome". By 2030, reduce total methane emissions from the natural gas supply chain in Italy by 72%.
Energy, Teon: "Revolutionizing heating systems is possible: here's how"
The Turin-based Teon produces and markets patented heat pumps that replace boilers and can reduce costs and eliminate pollution: the founder and CEO Ferdinando Pozzani explains how the innovation that can change heating in Italian homes works
Synthetic meat is not only an ethical-animal problem but an ecological need
Animal protein substitutes are the biggest food revolution of our times. Intensive animal farming is one of the major sources of pollution and water consumption. Bill Gates had already warned of the need…
Next Egg 1.0: the vegan egg arrives from Japan
After the substitutes for meat, fish or butter, a new proposal arrives: the vegan eggs of the Japanese start-up Next Meats. A product that perfectly imitates the egg but has no animal origins, also perfect for those who are…
Mobility, Snam and Avis focus on natural gas and biomethane
The two companies intend to spread low-emission mobility in freight transport and in particular in last-mile logistics with the adoption of natural gas and biomethane vehicles. On the road the first AmicoBlu vans with reduced environmental impact for…
Sustainability, in Italy only one company out of 4 is interested
According to ConsumerLab, there are still few companies in our country that choose sustainable policies. The problem of governance and reforms.
#CAMBIAGESTO is back: Philip Morris against butts on the ground
The initiative promoted by the multinational aimed at making smokers aware of the abandonment of cigarette butts is back. It starts with Naples, Pescara, Matera and Perugia, on the occasion of World Environment Day
SOS, a food revolution to save the planet
It is increasingly evident that our health strongly depends on our relationship with the planet. With a growing population and scarcity of available land, we need to rethink what we eat and how we produce it. Eliana Liotta explains…
Food waste, Banco Bpm adheres to “No.W!No Waste”
Banco BMP adheres to the No.W project! No Waste to contribute to the fight against food waste - The platform that combines supply and demand to prevent food from being thrown away
Air pollution: in 2020 it remains off limit despite the lockdowns
A study by the Swiss company IQ Air found that out of 106 countries examined, only 24 meet WHO standards. However, in many cities PM 2,5 particles have also decreased by double digits.
Polluted cities: Turin in first place
In the Legambiente ranking all the big cities. Reviewing tools and strategies is the least that needs to be done. The problem of urban traffic is crucial.
Milan, no smoking: the bans in force since 19 January
The ban on smoking in Milan comes into force from Tuesday 19 January: here are all the bans, exemptions and fines
Usa: Barrett's appointment and the Kochs' war on the judicial system
The disputed nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the US Supreme Court, wanted by President Trump crowns the ambitious project of the Kock brothers, the super-billion shareholders of the Kansas industrial conglomerate of the same name in the crosshairs of environmentalists for the pollution of their companies...
Pollution: in Italy it costs 1.500 euros per family
A report by the European Public Health Alliance shows that Italy is the country that pays the highest average annual cost for smog - Among the cities, the worst is Milan with 2.800 euros each
Cdp adheres to the Clean Oceans Initiative: 2 billion for cleaning the seas
The initiative aims to mobilize resources and implement initiatives that protect the oceans from pollution deriving from plastic, safeguarding biodiversity.
Smart city: for citizens, the priority is to reduce smog
Pollution is the first reason why citizens around the world, according to a survey conducted by Capgemini on a sample of 10.000 people, believe more and more in urban digitization.
Mussels, a summer resource for all tastes
From mussels from Trieste to Puglia, from the Dop of Scardovari to that of Ravenna, to the Selvaggia del Conero, to those of the Gulf of Naples, to La Spezia, to the legendary Sardinian Niettiddas: the types of mussels of our seas are many. They also have…
Italian mussels: the main seafood of the summer
From the Adriatic mussel to the Apulian one, passing through Triste, from the DOP of Scardovari to Sardinia with the legendary Niettiddas, to the Gulf of Naples up to the wild del Conero. There are many types of mussels that crowd our seas, such as…
Haines: "Covid, health and the environment: it's time for a change"
INTERVIEW WITH SIR ANDY HAINES, professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine on economics, health and environmental sustainability and on how to combine three essential objectives in the fight against the pandemic.
Autonomous cars, are they good or bad for the environment? Here is the analysis
The impact of self-driving vehicles on the environment could be disruptive, changing the lives of private citizens and changing the way they move
Generali joins the UN anti-emissions group
Leo joins the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance, a group of 18 pension funds and insurance companies committed to investing in companies that produce ever lower greenhouse gas emissions
Rome, ecological Sundays starting on January 19th
Smog continues to suffocate Italy – the level of fine particles is still above the norm. Blocking of cars from Turin to Rome, also for the euro 6 diesel. In the meantime, the ecological Sundays of 2020 are starting
Is what we eat “healthy as a fish”?
Considerations on the alarm launched by a Report service. In Italy 180.000 tons of fish are caught every year but over one million tons come from foreign countries. The problem is there. But even in intensive farms there are some problems.…
Climate disaster: new general rehearsals from the East
The crayfish pace of the fight against the greenhouse effect - The mature countries are struggling, the emerging ones are letting go
Waste, on the bottom of the sea more plastic than fish
A study by Ispra and the Environmental Protection System to monitor the quality of the Italian seas identifies the most polluted rocky bottoms: Liguria and the Gulf of Naples in the list. 70% of waste ends up on the seabed and 77%…
Enel: greenhouse gas emissions down by 70% by 2030
The aim is to speed up the road that should lead to total decarbonisation by 2050. The results will be certified by the SBTI initiative
Fashion and beach: no microfibres, yes to linen and "filtering" washing machines
Marevivo and the Accademia Costume & Moda in Rome are launching a campaign to reduce the mountain of microfibres that end up in the sea every year. Useful new detailed labels of clothing but also more advanced appliances
Environment and energy, the possible turning point that young people are asking for
The energy transition - based on efficiency, innovation and sustainability - can really make it possible to boost growth by reducing polluting emissions and improving the environment, but we need to overcome the weakness of politics and too many anti-scientific prejudices that fuel…
Sea and plastic, Marevivo mobilizes old and new partners
On 9 March Marevivo, Dialogues and the Recchi Foundation organize "MadreMare Truth, Emotions and Legends of the Sea" at the Auditorium Parco della Musica. The appointment with Boero, Strinati and Recchi aims to tell the wonders of the sea and to raise funds for the campaign…
FCA against eco-tax: "If an industrial plan arrives to be reviewed"
FCA's EMEA manager against the bonus/malus system approved by the Chamber - According to Gorlier, the measure will have a negative impact on the market that could force FCA to review its investments in Italy - Di Maio: "There will be no…
Terna bans plastic from offices: the "plastic free" plan is underway
The water bottles will be replaced by automatic dispensers, the glasses by personalized thermal bottles - The project, inspired by the circular economy model, will start from the Rome headquarters in via Galbani and then extend to all Terna offices in the country -
Cars, ecotax and bonuses on electricity: here are increases and discounts
The Budget Committee has given the go-ahead to an amendment to the Budget pending approval, but changes are already foreseen in the Senate - Strong incentives on less polluting cars, taxes on cars registered from 2019 with emissions above 110…
Rome, ecological Sunday: who can circulate on November 18th
There are 9 hours of car blockage divided into two time slots - The first of the 18 ecological Sundays set by the Municipality starts on 5 November in the green slot - All combustion vehicles are stopped, but the Capitol has…
Heating, the 10 rules to reduce the bill
Enea has prepared a decalogue to avoid waste and penalties. From Thursday 15 November, in fact, the radiators will turn on in most of Italy, from North to South. Maintenance, temperature and switch-on times: here's how to consume (and pollute) less
Oceans, in 2050 there will be more plastic than fish
Is it possible to reinvent plastic? This is what the Global Opportunity Report asked with shocking results. Here are which ones
Water in Italy: pesticides in two out of three samples
This is the national figure, based on the Ispra Report, on the presence of substances used in agriculture to protect crops: 67% of the waters track their presence as a national average. In Piedmont it can even reach 90% but at…
Killer smog: 500 dead in Europe alone
According to the World Health Organization, 7 million people die every year in the world due to environmental pollution - 7% of deaths concern children under 15 years of age
Fight against the climate: the EU is asking for 150 billion more
On the basis of a study prepared by the Trinomics Agency, the Industry Commission of the European Parliament has established that to achieve the objectives set for 2030, many more funds than expected will be needed every year, in addition to the 231 already allocated
Rome, car block: who can circulate on Sunday
On Sunday 19 November, the first of the four ecological Sundays established by the Municipality of Rome will be held. Bans extended, heavy fines - Here are the times and places of the blockade - Who can travel? All the information and the list of…
Climate, Trump relaunches coal
"The war on coal is over," said the head of the US Environmental Protection Agency, who today will sign a bill to cancel the "Clean Power Plan" passed in 2015 by the former Democratic president - According to the New York Times ,…
Air, collapsing city. Fs accelerates: a single ticket for train, bus, car sharing
In Italy 90 premature deaths and 1.500 deaths per million inhabitants are caused by air pollution, the air quality in urban areas continues to deteriorate. The Report on air quality produced by the Foundation for Sustainable Development in collaboration with…
Pollution Sicily: petrochemical plants in Syracuse seized
One of the most important petrochemical poles in Europe under preventive seizure due to air quality - The Gip's decision concerns the Esso plant in Augusta and the Lukoil Isab Nord and Isab Sud plants in Priolo - The companies…
Trump will close Energy Star: more freedom to pollute
The White House will dismantle the energy efficiency program for electrical, electronic and building products - The US President wants to cut 3.200 jobs out of the EPA's 15, taking away over 2,6 billion dollars for arms.
Harley Davidson, what a disappointment: superfine for pollution
The company that produces the famous motorcycles has negotiated a 15 million dollar fine with the American Environmental Protection Agency (the same one that had discovered the Volkswagen dieselgate) for violating the laws that impose a…
Polluted foods, the black list: from Chinese broccoli to Egyptian strawberries
The EFSA Report raises the alarm on phytosanitary residues in Europe and Coldiretti presents the black list of polluted products: from Vietnam's parsley to China's broccoli, from Egypt's strawberries and pomegranate to Thailand's chilli, from…