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.” The Carabinieri of the Vomero company are investigating the episode This night the Carabinieri of the Naples mobile radio unit intervened in the emergency room of the Cardarelli hospital for an injured man This is a 25-year-old from Pianura already known to the police The bullet would have severed the femoral artery The 25enne he was immediately sedated and underwent emergency surgery His condition is serious and he remains on a guarded prognosis Italian studio UNICA Architects unveils Villa Orizzonte, an elongated single-family residence located in the picturesque Italian Pianura Padana The building sits gracefully on the urban periphery of a small town offering vistas of the river and seamlessly blending with its natural landscape Designed to foster a profound connection with its environment Villa Orizzonte pays homage to the footprint of a previously demolished two-story rural house The emphasis on horizontal integration within the landscape is a distinctive feature of its design not only adds to the visual appeal but also functions as a practical space equipped with solar panels and skylights the villa’s entrance | all images by © Mariela Apollonio The architectural layout strategically divides the building into two functional boxes The stone-clad first box accommodates service areas while the lighter second volume houses the kitchen Expansive sliding glass doors encircle the latter transforming the residence into a terrace seamlessly merging with the garden UNICA Architects embraces a perforated box concept Dynamic interconnected volumes and harmonizing materials achieve a seamless connection to surrounding vegetation enhanced by carefully selected Italian furniture pieces A suspended marble-clad fireplace becomes the focal point adding character to the living room and facilitating visual connections between various rooms and patios The outdoor porch serves as a unifying element while the pool’s reflective surface mirrors the facade and the lush surroundings The design’s fluidity is accentuated by embedded window frames blurring the boundaries between the interior and the landscape beyond the villa’s south-facing elevation and the swimming pool name: Villa Orizzonte architect: UNICA Architects | @unicaarchitects lead architects: Lorenzo Capucci – Riccardo Robustini photography: Mariela Apollonio – Fotógrafa De Arquitectura | @fotografadearquitectura designboom has received this project from our DIY submissions feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here. edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times che ha la titolarità delle politiche ambientali intitolata “Interventi a sostegno di progetti attivati dai comuni del Veneto per la riqualificazione ambientale del territorio ed il risanamento dell’aria” prevede di sostenere l’agenzia regionale Veneto Agricoltura nella produzione di piante autoctone con l’obiettivo di assegnarle su richiesta ai comuni della pianura veneta e Tra i vantaggi che si spera di ottenere ci sono l’incremento del patrimonio arboreo la promozione della biodiversità e della sostenibilità dei territori la mitigazione degli effetti degli insediamenti realizzati dall’uomo Si punta a mettere a dimora 5 milioni di alberi nei prossimi 10 anni cioè idealmente uno per ogni cittadino della regione La legge prende spunto dal progetto “Ridiamo il sorriso alla pianura padana” che tra il 2016 e il 2017 portò alla messa a dimora di circa 20 mila piantine per iniziativa di un gruppo di comuni della bassa pianura veneta che avevano stanziato fondi dal proprio bilancio per acquistare giovani alberi da destinare ai propri cittadini che ne avessero fatto richiesta Tra gli elementi di novità contenuti nella nuova legge c’è la previsione di privilegiare le specie mellifere, al fine di favorire la funzione degli insetti impollinatori, e in particolare dell’apis mellifera, che in Veneto soffrono per l’uso dei pesticidi, in particolare nelle aree agricole dedicate alla viticoltura intensiva «La legge consente di dare gratuitamente ai sindaci e ai cittadini che ne facciano domanda piante svezzate nei vivai regionali – commenta il consigliere regionale Arturo Lorenzoni – Svariati saranno i benefici: migliorare il paesaggio contrastare il fenomeno dell’isola di calore facilitare la vita degli insetti e delle api Lorenzoni ringrazia Aldo D’Achille e Tiberio Businaro i due sindaci che hanno avviato il progetto nel 2016 su scala locale e l’ex assessore e attuale consigliere Giuseppe Pan «per l’apporto che diede alla sperimentazione» VeZ è un giornale indipendente, puoi sostenerlo effettuando una donazione. VeZ – Veneto ecologia Z Generation è una testata giornalistica: registrazione al Tribunale di Padova n Editore: Laboratorio dell’inchiesta economica e sociale Aps ContattiRedazione: redazione@vez.newsPubblicità e partnership: adv@vez.newsAssociazione Lies: laboratorio.inchiesta@gmail.com Rilasciato sotto licenza Creative Commons BY SA salvo ove diversamente specificato – Webdesign: Fabiodalez Aiuta l’informazione giovane e indipendente a crescere oppure effettua la donazione tramite Bonifico Bancario The TimesThe Brothers of Italy are out pressing the flesh in Pianura when one of the activists says: “The locals sometimes greet us with a fascist salute — as a joke it’s based on Italy’s peculiar political history The Brothers — now part of Silvio Berlusconi’s poll-topping coalition two weeks before Italy’s general election — trace their lineage back to the Italian Social Movement formed by Benito Mussolini’s supporters after the Second World War “We stand for tradition and identity and people here know our faces and our history,” said Marta Schifone whose father was a well-known member of the movement in Naples Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The State Police intensifies the fight against Camorra gangs in the Pianura neighborhood under the direction of the District Anti-Mafia Prosecutor's Office of Naples has launched a major operation against organized crime in the Pianura neighborhood This action aims to hit two Camorra associations active in the area known for their influence and the crimes committed The operation led to the arrest of twelve individuals According to an official statement from the Police the arrests were carried out by the Naples Flying Squad which worked tirelessly to gather evidence and testimonies against the suspects The crimes charged include not only mafia-style association but also drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms These illicit activities pose a significant threat to safety and legality in the local community and the Police are determined to combat them by any means necessary The Camorra is a criminal phenomenon rooted in Campania and the Pianura neighborhood is no exception law enforcement has stepped up efforts to dismantle mafia organizations which continue to exert significant control over various aspects of daily life Operations like today’s are critical to breaking the cycles of violence and intimidation that characterize these organizations Collaboration between different law enforcement agencies and the judiciary is essential to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice Notizie.it is a newspaper registered with the Court of Milan n.68 on 01/03/2018 Impara come descrivere lo scopo dell'immagine (si apre in una nuova scheda) Lascia vuoto se l'immagine è puramente decorativa Portobello Road in Naples It's a big one US market where you can find any type of object every day of the week a two-storey shed di 2000mq since Plain district that every week makes those who love vintage those who try to save money and even those who try to make a small profit happy you can also bring your articles and sell them Within Portobello Road they sell products of all kinds all selected and guaranteed at an affordable price and you can also find great discounts after a certain period of time Also available 200 parking spaces in the parcheggio. Furthermore, every Sunday there is the Car Boot, the market in car booties In the second-hand market it is possible to go in search of whatever you need There will be furnishing accessories and furniture for the home there are many stands with musical instruments and of course you can't miss theclothing If you want to sell items to the Portobello Road market you will first have to make one selection by consulting the page on requirements and conditions so as to understand which ones should really be put on sale the sales staff will help you in the evaluation to agree on the price and your item will be on sale for 60 days if the item has remained unsold it will be discounted by a percentage ranging from 20% to 50% and exposed for another 30 days you can always withdraw your item from sale Contacts: 0817267385 | info@portobelloroad.it | Official site | Facebook page we earn a commission from qualifying purchases through ticketing links This commission does not entail any additional price for the user Sunday February 17 2019 will host the Naples-Turin match at the San Paolo stadium in Fuorigrotta and the Cumana and Circumflegrea lines will run additional rides to facilitate the outflow of the many fans that will exit the stadium the trains will carry out the service until about midnight details on timetables and departure and arrival stations This commission does not entail any additional price for the user.