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Many Italian cities have long faced a chronic problem of atmospheric pollution. According to a recent Legambiente report titled "Mal'Aria 2024", analysis of 2023 data revealed an alarming situation, especially in Northern Italy. Of the 102 provincial centers analyzed, it was found that none of them was able to meet all three of the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended limit values. These values are as follows: the annual average concentration of partial PM10 should be no more than 15 micrograms per cubic meter; the annual average concentration of partial PM2.5 should be no more than 5 micrograms per cubic meter; the annual average concentration of NO2 should be no more than 10 micrograms per cubic meter.

Improvement compared to 2022

While there are many cities still exceeding the limits, it is important to note some improvement over previous years. In 2022, the number of cities in violation was 29, while in 2023 the number has decreased to "only" 18.

Challenges of the future

Despite slight improvements, Italian cities are still far from the WHO and European recommended standards that will come into force in 2030. Currently, only one city, L'Aquila, meets the WHO standards for PM10. This shows the need for more decisive and integrated measures to combat the environmental problem of pollution.

Ranking of the most polluted cities in Italy according to PM10 indicator

Contrary to expectations, Milan does not top the ranking of the most polluted cities in Italy. In first place is Frosinone with 70 days of exceeding limit values; Turin, 66 days; Treviso, 63 days; Mantua, Padua and Venice, 62 days; Rovigo and Verona, 55 days; Vicenza, 53 days; Milan, 49 days; Asti, 47 days; Cremona, 46 days; Lodi, 43 days.

Sustainable mobility as a solution

Legambiente supports a number of proposals to combat atmospheric pollution, including measures in the field of urban mobility. The Città2030 campaign, implemented as part of the Clean Cities Campaign, aims to raise awareness of sustainable mobility issues and promote concrete measures to create more comfortable and safer cities. The campaign will include meetings with local administrations and activities to involve citizens in the fight against atmospheric pollution.