Did you know that Milan and Turin implemented traffic restrictions to reduce air pollution?
One way to measure air quality is through fine particulate matter called PM2.5. These tiny particles enter the air from many human and natural sources, such as dust and vehicle exhaust, and can make the air appear hazy when at high levels. Particles can travel vast distances, meaning air pollution caused in one place may transcend borders to impact people in another region altogether. The decline in clean air is a threat to human health, the environment, greater economic prosperity, and society.
Italy experiences poor air quality due to the tourism, textile, iron, steel, and food processing industries and vehicle emissions. These sources release air pollutants that can be harmful to those living nearby and contaminate natural systems such as waterways. However, since air pollution can travel long distances, it can also affect those living thousands of miles away. Let your government know that it must take bold strides to reduce Italy's industrial and vehicular air pollution!