Company now has 10MW of hydro capacity in operation Aruba has acquired and reactivated a microhydro plant outside Milan The data center firm this week announced that it has reactivated a hydroelectric power plant in the Melegnano area on the Lambro River The dam and plant date back to the early 1900s and were decommissioned decades ago by the previous owner Aruba said “careful conservative restoration work” on the building saw the revamping of all the electrical The reactivated site is located within the same area where the company already owns another power plant Aruba now operates eight small hydroelectric sites with an installed power of approximately 10MW Based on this week’s announcement compared with those previously made the reactivated dam offers around 800kW of capacity In addition to the two in Melegnano on the Lambro River there are three plants near Ponte San Pietro on the Brembo River two on the Astico River in Chiuppano and Calvene The company acquired two hydro sites, with a combined capacity of 2MW, in April 2023 in late 2020; at the time it operated one hydro plant Aruba’s Bergamo campus outside Milan features three data center buildings The original 17,600 sqm (189,450 sq ft) building offers 8,000 sqm (86,100 sq ft) of colocation space across 10 data rooms and 12MW of capacity Buildings B and C offer 9MW and 8MW of capacity across 4,950 sqm (53,280 sq ft) and 5,950 sqm (64,050 sq ft) of colocation space respectively As well as solar and hydroelectric the campus infrastructure features geothermal systems The campus has a capacity for up to five buildings totaling 60MW and 200,000 sqm (2,152,800 sq ft) Founded in 1994, Aruba also operates two facilities in Arezzo and has one under development in Rome with another facility in Ktiš in Czechia/Czech Republic Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia Greece (AP) — Greece’s annual Agrotica trade fair traditionally gives farmers a chance see the latest equipment and agricultural innovations the event is a focal point for their long-standing frustrations Tractors lined up Friday around the conference center hosting the event in the northern city of Thessaloniki to underline their determination to escalate protests over rising production costs by blocking highways PBS NEWSHOUR SPECIAL: Tipping Point — Agriculture on the brink similar protests have swept Europe as farmers on the continent take their grievances over inflation foreign competition and the costs of combating climate change to the streets seeking to calm the essential sector of their economies after the turmoil caused by the pandemic and Russia’s war in Ukraine are racing to offer financial concessions in the months before elections for the European Union parliament in June Here’s a look at the status of the protests and what they have resulted in so far Farmers took their protests to the heart of the EU on Thursday blocking streets in Brussels with hundreds of tractors as black smoke billowed from burning tires and the leaders of the bloc’s 27 member nations held a summit The response to the protest was immediate: The EU’s executive commission announced plans to shield farmers from cheaper products exported from wartime Ukraine and to allow farmers to use some land they had been required to keep fallow for environmental reasons which still need approval from member states and the European Parliament amounted to a sudden and symbolic concession “I just would like to reassure them that we do our utmost to listen to their concerns I think we are addressing two very important (concerns) of them right now,” European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic said which is preparing to host the 2024 Summer Olympics farmers are dismantling roadblocks and other barricades after the government promised more than 400 million euros ($436 million) in additional financial support Convoys of tractors are heading home after farmers halted their protests along major highways near the French capital preventing a potential confrontation with the heavily deployed police The emergency relief measures targeted mounting complaints over low earnings heavy regulation and unfair competition from abroad has blamed the EU’s allegedly “ideological approach” to agriculture and climate policies for the financial hardships of her country’s farmers She said her government has raised massive funds to help farmers cope with serious drought conditions in parts of the country but conceded that financial support Italy receives from the EU would account for much of the money The Meloni government also extended state aid for the agriculture use of diesel fuel this year Farming associations are seeking longer-term tax relief Germany’s farmers began protesting in December staging demonstrations and blockades with tractors after government leaders facing a budget crisis said they would abolish vehicle and fuel tax exemptions for agriculture with the vehicle tax exemption remaining and cuts in tax breaks on diesel fuel used by farmers phased in over three years Farmers demanded the reversal of those cuts but lawmakers approved the revised plan on Friday Poland has seen some of Europe’s most intense protests in recent months The anger is largely directed at Brussels over the impact of cheaper imports from Ukraine and opposition to EU environmental regulations A major farming association announced this week that plans new blockades on Polish highways and at border crossings with Ukraine on Feb Spanish farmers are also holding out for more generous relief following inconclusive talks Friday between farming association leaders and Agriculture Minister Luis Plans The associations argue that “suffocating” bureaucracy is adding to the misery caused by drought and unfair competition from non-EU countries Farmers’ protests in Greece go back decades both seen as consequences of climate change compounded worries about higher costs and lower earnings the Greek government rushed out a new support package that includes tax rebates a five- month discount on electricity rates debt relief and a promise to speed up the delivery of flood recovery funds in central Greece “The government is showing its interest in the welfare of farmers and livestock farmers in every way possible,” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told lawmakers in parliament Farming associations at the Thessaloniki protest Friday described the measures as a “drop in the ocean” and promised to intensify highway blockades starting this weekend Ciaran Giles in Madrid and Giada Zampano in Rome contributed to this story © 1996 - 2025 NewsHour Productions LLC PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization Subscribe to Here's the Deal with Lisa Desjardins Full Screen1 / 15Previous photoNext photoA farmer sits next to a fire during a gathering near the highway junction in Melegnano Farmers have been protesting in various parts of Italy and Europe against EU agriculture policies (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)Farmers drive their tractors during a protest in Barcelona thousands of farmers in Spain staged a second day of tractor protests Wednesday across the country blocking highways to demand changes in European Union farming policies and measures to combat production cost hikes and severe drought (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)Tractors and farmers obstruct a highway while taking part in the massive protest Farmers across Spain have staged tractor protests across the country blocking highways and causing traffic jams to demand of changes in European Union policies and funds and measures to combat production cost hikes (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)Tractors and farmers obstruct a highway while taking part in the massive protest (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)Farmers drive their tractors during a protest in Barcelona (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)Farmers drive their tractors during a protest in Barcelona (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)Tractors obstruct a highway while taking part in the massive protest (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)A coffin is displayed on a truck as a symbol of the critical situation of the farmers as farmers take part in the massive protest (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)Farmers sit together having lunch after blocking a highway during a protest near Mollerussa farmers across Spain have staged tractor protests across the country (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)Farmers make barricades after blocking a highway during a protest near Mollerussa (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)A farmer sits next to a fire during a gathering near the highway junction in Melegnano (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)Farmers gather with their parked tractors near the highway junction in Melegnano (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)A write reading in Italian 'We are ready to block everything betrayed by Europe' is displayed on a tractor during a gathering near the highway junction in Melegnano (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)Copyright 2024 The Associated Press A farmer sits next to a fire during a gathering near the highway junction in Melegnano The protests led to several main national highways being blocked Access to the eastern port of Castellon and the southeastern Jerez airport were temporarily cut off State news agency Efe said that 1,000 tractors were heading slowly towards Barcelona's city center causing major traffic jams on roads into the northeastern port capital of Spain's Catalonia region involving several thousand people on tractors and in other vehicles haven't been backed by Spain´s three main farming organizations which have called for separate protests in the coming days Several media reports have linked many of the protests Tuesday and Wednesday to conservative groups So far there have been no serious incidents The demonstrations are expected to continue over the coming weeks with a major protest in Madrid on Feb Speaking in Spain's parliament on Wednesday Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez pledged to help farmers and take their case to Europe The Agriculture Ministry on Tuesday announced about 270 million euros ($290 million) in aid to 140,000 farmers to compensate for Spain's severe drought and problems caused by Russia’s war against Ukraine Agriculture Minister Luis Planas Puchades met with farmers’ unions on Friday but failed to persuade them to halt the protests There have been other protests in countries such as France The European Commission, the EU's executive branch, has already made concessions to farmers over the last few weeks on environmental and aid rules, and this week decided to shelve plans to halve the use of pesticides and other dangerous products which currently holds the EU's rotating presidency said Wednesday that the rules governing farming “need to be reassessed in the light of current realities.” European Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič said that “resource scarcity price shocks and an increasingly competitive global market is having a huge impact on the farming sector and rural communities “We have seen from the farmers protesting on the streets of Europe that many of them feel trapped would likely please many of the protesting farmers as it might delay current EU plans that call for costly bureaucratic changes and the approval of international free trade deals that would bring cheap farm produce onto European markets rewritten or redistributed without permission TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Closed Captioning / Audio Description Contact Us Careers at WPLG Terms of Use Privacy Policy Public File FCC Applications EEO Report Do Not Sell My Info 1.0 Host Exhibit Copyright © 2025 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC. Cremona residents say life becoming unbearable amid pollution from industry Emanating from the vast area of farmland directly adjacent to their homes is an unbearable and potentially noxious stench “It is impossible to live like this,” said Cristiano Magnani Even your house is no longer safe as the stench gets into everything and lasts for weeks on end The icing on the cake is that we live in an area surrounded by all the things that cause pollution.” a province south of Milan in Italy’s Lombardy region is encircled by farms packed with pigs and poultry from which the faeces are transformed into fertiliser before being thickly coated on to farmland in a process known as “sludge spreading” Read moreBut the sludge is not the only issue blighting the lives of people in Crotta d’Adda and other villages in the Cremona province The Po Valley, a huge geographical area straddling northern Italian regions including Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto and Emilia-Romagna, is among the worst in Europe for air pollution A Guardian investigation found more than a third of the people living in the valley and surrounding areas breathed air four times the World Health Organization’s guideline limit for the most dangerous airborne particulates While the sprawling industrial hubs of Milan and Turin have long been notorious for smog, Cremona, the provincial capital of about 60,000 residents, emerged as one of the cities with the worst quality of air in Europe in a ranking published this year by the European Environment Agency (EEA) ShowPM2.5 particles are those less than 2.5 micrometres in diameter They are invisible to the naked eye and small enough to penetrate deep into our lungs Exposure to these tiny particles dominates the health harm from air pollution and is the leading environment risk factor for early death.  PM2.5 comes from the burning of solid and liquid fuels It can also form in the air from chemical reactions between other pollutants A growing body of research shows that these particulates are responsible for a huge range of health problems from lung and heart disease to diabetes and cancer As well as leaving millions of people with life-limiting chronic health conditions they also lead to the early death of more than 400,000 people across Europe each year Experts say more than 200,000 of these could be saved if the air in Europe met World Health Organization guidelines The current WHO guidelines state that annual average concentrations of PM2.5 should not exceed 5 micrograms a cubic metre (µg/m3) Thank you for your feedback.“No body organ is unscathed from PM 2.5,” said Maria Grazia Petronio an environmental association of medical doctors “So we are dealing with all types of cancer fertility issues and also cardiovascular illnesses – when PM 2.5 is high we see an increase in heart attacks.” far from the coastline and with little wind the Po Valley is naturally prone to pollution the area is also heavily industrialised and agriculture-intensive Lombardy produces huge amounts of animal waste much of it concentrated in farms in Cremona and neighbouring provinces while the region produces more than 40% of Italy’s milk and hosts the largest number of pigs Cremona’s pollution woes are also due to a steel factory close to Crotta d’Adda an ageing waste incinerator and the constant passing of heavy vehicles “We really don’t miss a thing around here,” said Giovanna Pirotta Italy’s most prominent environment association an otherwise refined city famous for violin-making especially when it came to premature deaths “Unless they’ve really been affected by it people here like to pretend as if nothing is happening also because of the changing climatic conditions.” While local initiatives such as cycling paths and restrictions on pollution-emitting vehicles have gone some way to tackling smog across the Po Valley authorities hesitate to take stronger action as it would come at an economic cost “If we know that the main source of pollutants are cars then why is there not a strong intervention on sustainable mobility?” said Michele Arisi from Stati generali Clima Ambiente e Salute it is also the city with one of the highest ratios of cars per citizen.” Arisi’s association has come together with others launched last year by a group of young people to raise awareness about environmental issues to fight plans to build a new shopping centre and motorway “[The authorities] are aware of the pollution problem but act in the opposite way by creating even greater hubs for traffic,” said Arisi As part of a plan drawn up alongside authorities in Piedmont the Lombardy councillor for the environment argues that the region has made good progress in recent years in its attempts to reduce pollution the level of coarse dust particles (PM10) in Lombardy a region with more than 10 million inhabitants as has the number of days in which the 50mg/m3 limit was breached even if the 35-day limit was still exceeded in 2022 A man on a bicycle passes the cathedral in Cremona. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesMeasures including traffic restrictions, greener heating systems and providing financial incentives to encourage people to improve home insulation, as well as those targeting the agricultural sector, have contributed to the improvement. Read moreMaione said Lombardy invested €19bn (£16bn) on such initiatives between 2018 and 2022 the bulk being spent on improving mobility infrastructure including incentives allowing residents and businesses to swap vehicles for cleaner ones He argued that the region was making “an enormous effort” but that it was impossible to meet the EU’s 2030 air quality targets due to the disadvantage of its geographical location Italy is among countries pushing for the rules to be loosened such as extending the timeframe,” said Maione “Even the EU says that the goal is not technologically achievable today closing businesses and all of our production activities and eliminating livestock.” especially when you’re riding in a car The reason is that the moon is so distant compared to earthly objects around you You see buildings and people and farm fields whiz by It appears to follow along on your journey So imagine you’re driving on a straight road with the moon in front of you You don’t see the moon pass from the front windows it seems to stay put while objects in your earthly landscape whiz by Also – when we’re moving along in a car – our brains automatically compare the distant moon and stars to that cluttered foreground sweeping past because the moon and stars are so far away And it can seem as if these objects in space are moving right along with you The distance between you and the moon is about a quarter million miles Any distance you travel by car on Earth is very small in comparison So – when you’re moving in a car – from whichever angle we view the moon it seems to remain in the same place … following you This phenomenon, by the way – not just with the moon, but with other bright sky objects such as Venus – is responsible for many UFO sightings around the world Join our community of passionate astronomy enthusiasts and help us continue to bring you the latest astronomy news and insights. Your donation makes it all possible. Here’s a video for kids explaining why the moon seems to follow them: For a page of kids’ writings about the moon following them, click here. For a technical explanation explaining why the moon seems to follow you, click here. it’s because the moon is so distant relative to earthly objects We invite you to visit our campaign page to discover why we need your contributions now more than ever to preview an illustration from Guy Ottewell’s great book that we're helping finalize and to learn more about EarthSky’s history “Things are always so much more peaceful when looking up.” We couldn’t agree more we apologize for the popup and greatly appreciate your support Italian heartthrob Michele starred in Netflix's 365 DNI as Massimo and has women and men across the world lusting after him If you haven't already watched the raunchy Polish movie 365 Days (also goes by 365 DNI) on Netflix The steamy film has been compared to the likes of 50 Shades of Grey an Italian Mafia leader who kidnaps the woman of his dreams and gives her 365 days to fall in love with him READ MORE: Will there be a sequel to 365 Days and does Laura die? The man behind Massimo is Michele Morrone, and fans of the film have been rushing to find out as much as they can about him. Michele was born in Melegnano, Italy on October 3rd, 1990, making him 29 years old, turning 30 later this year. The hunk is not only an actor, but is a singer as well, with many of his songs featured in the film 365 DNI which shot him to superstardom. He studied theatre at the Teatro Fraschini Di Pavia and began his acting career in small roles in theatre plays, then moving on to larger roles, before smaller cinema roles. Michele has played a variety of roles in Italian films, but none have blown up quite like his recent one, which has become a global hit. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michele Morrone (@iammichelemorroneofficial) on Mar 20, 2020 at 4:14am PDT Although we can't confirm 100 per cent that Michele is a completely free man in 2020, he definitely isn't married (any more). The hunk married Rouba Saadeh in 2014 after a year of dating but unfortunately the marriage didn't last very long and they divorced four years later in 2018. Looking back at pictures it seems like the pair enjoyed a very fun relationship and they still follow each other on social media. Michele Morrone got married to Rouba Saadeh, a popular fashion designer, in 2014 after a year of dating. She works at Elie Saab, the huge Lebanese fashion house, and is also the founder of "Le Paradis Des Fous", a lifestyle brand. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rouba Saadeh (@roubasaadeh) on Apr 25, 2020 at 8:24am PDT They do indeed have two beautiful sons together and are reportedly sharing custody and co-parenting. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rouba Saadeh (@roubasaadeh) on Mar 31, 2018 at 4:47am PDT View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rouba Saadeh (@roubasaadeh) on Feb 16 During their four-year marriage they welcomed Maraud Morrone and Brado Morrone who look the spitting image of their father already Both parents regularly post snaps of their children See more More TV & Movies Celebrity Big Brother Lifestyle Music Married at First Sight Weather Regala o regalati un abbonamento al Giornale della Vela cartaceo + digitale e a soli 69 euro l’anno hai la rivista a casa e in più la leggi su PC Il tuo indirizzo email non sarà pubblicato Iscriviti ora alla nostra newsletter gratuita e ricevi ogni settimana le migliori news selezionate dalla redazione del Giornale della Vela E in più ti regaliamo un mese di GdV in digitale su PC accetta la Privacy Policy e clicca sul bottone “iscrivimi” Riceverai un codice per attivare gratuitamente il tuo mese di GdV Un ingresso in porto da veri eroi per i due velisti a bordo di questo catamarano: hanno saputo aspettare il momento giusto per “surfare” grazie alle altissime onde che frangono in prossimità della costa inglese del Merseyside Abbiamo scovato questa singolare foto sul web (QUI) e ci siamo divertiti a chiedervi su Facebook di inventare una didascalia Si è generato un cosiddetto “flame” altri si rifanno alla grande tradizione Made Stavamo riguardando la scuffia in Atlantico di Lionel Lemonchois e Roland Jourdain alla Transat Jacques Vabre (poi recuperati in elicottero trovate qui il video) e questa ci ha fatto ricordare non solo che un incidente analogo PER COMUNICARE CON LA REDAZIONE02 535 811111 – speciali@panamaeditore.it PER LA PUBBLICITÀSenior account:Guido De Palma:tel Cookie policyPrivacy policy 02 535811 111/200abbonamenti@panamaeditore.it You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed and fashion designer Michele Morrone is well-known in Italy and primarily appears in films shot in that country and Poland He gained notoriety for his outstanding performances in the movies Medici (2016) His portrayal of Massimo Torricelli in the sexual romance movie 365 Days from 2020 also helped him acquire notoriety abroad which includes numerous songs that are included in the official 365 DNI soundtrack as well as one of his most well-known songs “Feel It,” was released when he was a successful singer the album was made available on February 14 and his mother all relocated to Melegnano when their father passed away in order to improve their lives and find work while he also spent some time as a child in Apulia he went to the neighborhood private school Michele had a passion for performing and aspired to be a successful performer The Netflix series “365 days” is the thing that intrigues us the most Fans who were missing sensual dramas like Fifty Shades of Grey were satiated by the film But aside from the compelling plot and memorable dialogue Are you moved by Massimo’s alluring appearance which is actually Michele Morrone charming us with his sensual appearance and unending charm Take a look at the actor’s social media account to see the abundance of images that are sure to impress you He is a whole package because he can sing and act well You will love his sense of style when it comes to attire Pretesh is a passionate content writer and is crazy about automobiles and fashion designer was born on October 3 and has appeared in both Italian and Polish films After playing Massimo Torricelli in the 2020 sensual romance drama 365 Days Morrone’s father was a construction worker who died when he was 12 years old in 2003 are both from Bitonto but migrated to Melegnano when their children were little in search of better job possibilities Morrone decided to pursue acting after seeing a Harry Potter film when he was 11 years old He began acting in a middle school after-school programme Morrone had to repeat his freshman year of high school after being expelled for misbehaving He subsequently went on to study professional acting at the Teatro Fraschini di Pavia in the city of Pavia You will find Laurel Menezes cycling or singing when not writing for IWMBUZZ If we were to sum up her personality in two terms