It is evident that among all environmental risk factors faced by citizens in developed countries, exposure to air pollution has the greatest impact on health, with airborne particulate matter (PM2.5) being the main risk factor for people. According to a study...
Methane leaks into the atmosphere are accelerating global warming, with recent scientific findings revealing a record-breaking increase in the past five years. As Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the UNEP, states, "Governments and oil and gas companies must stop...
Breathing is the most fundamental act of life, yet for millions of people across Europe, the very air they inhale poses a silent, pervasive threat. Air pollution has long been recognized as a major environmental issue, but its impacts on human health, ecosystems, and...
The world is hungry for steel, as evidenced by the high global demand for this vital material and its contribution to economic and social development. The Neom project, currently being developed by Saudi Arabia with a vision towards 2030 to diversify the country's...
Greenhouse gases (GHGs) such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) trap heat in the atmosphere, intensifying the greenhouse effect and driving global warming. Monitoring these gases with high precision is essential for effective climate...
Over the last decade, advancements in air quality microsensor technology have revolutionised the way atmospheric pollution is measured and analysed. These devices have gained importance not only due to their affordability and accessibility but also because of their...
The environmental justice movement is an unstoppable process in the world. Humanity is defending itself and raising its own voice to improve and maintain a safe and healthy environment that does not limit people’s future. While our well-being depends fundamentally on...
In the small rural town of Seveso, to the north of Milan, 10 July 1976 is a date that will never be forgotten, as it was then that the ICMESA chemical plant experienced a serious accident that placed the Italian region of Lombardy among the world’s greatest...
When Pierre de Coubertin uttered the famous phrase “Citius, altius, fortius” (Faster, higher, stronger) at the inauguration of the modern Olympic Games in Paris in 1894, he awakened sporting competitiveness in a way that called on all people, both as individuals and...