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Palermo's Air Quality Worst: Italy Misses 2030 Targets
9 Feb
Summary
- Palermo ranked worst for air quality, exceeding pollution limits.
- Many cities risk missing 2030 targets for PM10 and PM2.5.
- Environmental group urges government to strengthen, not cut, air policies.
Air quality in Italian cities is showing signs of improvement, but the progress is too slow to meet future targets. A report from Legambiente highlighted Palermo as the city with the most severe air pollution, with Milan, Naples, and Ragusa also facing significant challenges.
Looking ahead to 2030, a stark reality emerges: if current European air quality limits were in effect today, a substantial majority of cities would be non-compliant for PM10 and PM2.5 particulate matter, and a significant portion for nitrogen dioxide.
Legambiente warns that 33 cities are at risk of failing to meet their 2030 objectives, even if current reduction rates continue. The organization's director general stressed the urgent need for the government to bolster air quality policies, not weaken them, calling for increased funding and structural interventions in sustainable mobility, building energy efficiency, and emission reductions.
