Atmospheric pollutants are substances present in the air that can have a negative impact on human health, ecosystems and the climate. They originate from both natural sources and human activities, particularly traffic, industry and combustion, and monitoring them is key to improving air quality and reducing their environmental impact. Read more
Introduction Energy powers the world: from the electricity that lights our homes to the fuel that drives industry and transport, we rely on various energy sources to sustain our way of life and economic and social development. However, behind this apparent convenience...
One of the greatest environmental problems of our time is noise: excessive sound or noise pollution. Although it doesn't accumulate or transmit, noise is sound pollution that has become a serious problem for our health if we are subjected to prolonged exposure. Often...
Air quality is a key factor in public health and environmental protection. Aware of this, the European Union has adopted the new European Air Quality Directive, officially known as Directive (EU) 2024/2881, which sets stricter standards to improve air quality across...
Odours are not just an inconvenience; they can also indicate the presence of pollutants that affect air quality and the environment. In sectors such as waste management and wastewater treatment, accurately monitoring the compounds responsible for odours is essential...
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...
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...
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...
New York, the city that never sleeps, sometimes takes on a dreamy appearance when shrouded in fog. Nothing could be further from reality for one of the largest and most densely populated cities in the world. More than a scene from a film, with the action rising...