Rome stops cars due to too much smog. Eleven governments write to the EU to reduce emissions. Italy is not there.
In Rome car ban until Monday while in Brussels there is discussion of lowering the limits by 2040.
Mobility: new traffic restrictions to reduce smog. Reduction of speed and permanence in Ztl
The new limits in a decree law to protect public health. Competence to Regions and Municipalities
Environment: Turin, Milan, Modena, Asti, Padua and Venice are the most polluted cities. Thousands of premature deaths every year
The latest Mal'aria report by Legambiente points the finger at urban mobility. The Mayors must give a signal of discontinuity with more effective measures and investments
Ecological Sundays in Rome: November 20 stop for motorcycles and cars in the green belt. Here are the times and who can circulate
Stop to all motor vehicles within the Green Band, in the time slots 7:30-12:30 and 16:30-20:30. Here is the calendar of ecological Sundays in Rome
Electric car: the first Italian station with dedicated columns will be born in Naples. Like in London
Naples will have the first exclusive charging station for electric cars. Agreement between a specialized company and the Mostra d'Oltremare
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
Ecobonus at the start to scrap polluting cars
The bonus to bring down older cars is part of the government's strategy to bring down CO2 levels. From the 28th, reservations for the purchase of used cars
Covid, smog does not favor its spread
The Po Valley, with Milan and Bergamo among the most affected cities, studied by the Cnr throughout 2020. The area remains in any case under special observation due to the high levels of smog.
Coronavirus, Lombardy and smog: is there a link?
According to a study conducted by the University of Bologna, air pollution would act as a "carrier" of the virus: here is a possible reason why the most affected areas are Milan, Bergamo and Brescia.
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
HAPPENED TODAY – The “Great Smog” hits London in 1952
It was December 5, 1952 when London was hit by the "Great Smog", a blanket of thick and foul-smelling smoke that enveloped the English capital for four days - The victims numbered in the thousands
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
Piedmont burns, 600 evacuated in Val di Susa
Even in Lombardy the situation is critical, a national state of emergency is required. Meanwhile, the wind has slowed down the rescue operations in Piedmont, where Canadair and helicopters have remained stationary. Dozens of villages and hamlets evacuated in Val di…
Smog alarm: traffic blocked in Milan and Naples, but not in Rome
The dust in the air returns beyond the danger level - Partial traffic blockage in Milan for 10 days - An even more drastic measure, but only until February 6, in the Municipality of Naples - In Rome, no alternating number plates...
Smog alarm, Italy stops: no cars in Rome, Milan and Naples
The smog returns to dangerous levels and Italy stops again to try to stem the pollution emergency. Ecological Sunday and alternating license plates in Rome, diesel stop euro 3 and reduction of the ignition of the systems in Milan, six days of circulation…
The Government on the smog emergency: two degrees less heating and cars at 30 km/h
During today's meeting between the Minister of the Environment Galletti, the Regions and the mayors, the protocol was defined for dealing with smog in emergencies: the heating of homes will have to be reduced by two degrees and…
Anti-smog: 300 fines in Milan and 232 in Rome for offenders on the first day
Today the total blockade of vehicles continues in Milan from 10 to 16 to combat the unbearable pollution and in Rome, stop at even number plates - In the first day of anti-smog restrictions, Milan fined 300 offenders and Rome…
Anti-smog: from today cars and motorbikes are blocked in Milan and alternate number plates in Rome
Starting today, the new anti-smog measures will take effect in the main Italian cities - In Milan and in the neighboring Municipalities, the total blockade of traffic will take place from 10 to 16, which will last until Wednesday included - In Rome, on the other hand, alternating plates:…
Smog, cars and motorcycles: from Monday to Wednesday total blockage in Milan and alternating number plates on the 28th and 29th in Rome
SMOG ALARM - From Monday to Wednesday the total blockade of cars and motorcycles will be triggered from 10 to 16 in Milan and in the neighboring Municipalities due to the high rate of pollution recorded - Rome instead reverses: only alternating plates...
Accenture: corporate initiatives to reduce CO2 are increasing, but investments are declining
From the Cdp Italy 100 Climate Change Report 2013, published today by Cdp and Accenture, it emerges that the number of corporate initiatives aimed at reducing CO2 is increasing (+22% compared to last year) but investments are decreasing (-25%). In addition the…
Cars: between smog and crisis, small is better
The era of the roaring and "muscular" car for sporty driving is over - Now, between the economic crisis and closed-off city centres, the small car that is as close as possible to the concept of greenery is in fashion: light, agile, not very pollutant - Here…
Area C: traffic down, but smog still high
The first few days of the new ticket for entering the center by car recorded about 40 thousand fewer accesses per day (-32%) - Surprised and at times enthusiastic citizens to see the streets almost empty, even though the means…
Milan, Area C makes its debut on Monday 16 January. And there is already controversy over costs and inconveniences
The new provision by the Municipality to limit traffic in the circle of the Bastions takes effect on Monday 16 - Everyone will pay the ticket: the basic rate is 5 euros per day, reduced for residents and traders - The municipal police expect 100 thousand…
Milan, traffic block confirmed on Friday and Saturday
On 9 and 10 December we will move on foot in the Lombard capital - Fine particles have decreased in the atmosphere, but smog is still at too high levels.