Legambiente

Legambiente is an Italian environmentalist association. It was formed in 1980: 952  as part of the non-profit ARCI (Italian Recreational and Cultural Association), later becoming independent. The association was originally called Lega per l'ambiente (League for the Environment); to distinguish itself from numerous other environmental associations, it adopted its present name in 1992.[failed verification]

The association advocates for a balanced relationship between civilization and the natural environment, including improved environmental quality, reduction of all kinds of pollution, and wise use of natural resources. According to the organization's website, Legambiente had 20 regional blanches, 1000 local groups and more than 115,000 members in 2018, making it the largest environmental organization in Italy.

Activity

Legambiente's activity is based on scientific environmentalism, with every campaign or proposal for the protection of the environment developed from a rigorous review of scientific data.: 89 [better source needed] The association publishes the monthly news magazine La Nuova Ecologia (New Ecology) and annual Ambiente Italia reports on the environment in Italy.

Legambiente has organised many environmental monitoring and awareness-raising campaigns and volunteering activities on air quality, sea pollution and marine litter. The association promotes the use of renewable energy, energy efficiency, a green and circular economy, preservation of natural protected areas, and the fight against illegal waste management.

Anti-nuclear activism

The organization's position on nuclear energy was the subject of many fierce debates in its early years. Many of the founders and early members of the organization had come from the Italian Communist Party (PCI), which traditionally held a pro-nuclear pro-industry stance, while other members belonged to the anti-nuclear movement.: 953  The anti-nuclear position gained ground and became cemented in the organization following the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. Within a month of the disaster, the organization published evidence of increased radiation levels in the country due to the radioactive release.[citation needed] Legambiente was a promoter of the 1987 and 2011 referendums against nuclear power in Italy.

Ecomafia

Legambiente coined the term ecomafia to refer to the work of organized crime in waste trafficking and disposal, illegal construction and excavation. From 1999, the organization has published an annual Ecomafia report. It has worked against these illegal activities in cooperation with the Carabinieri and other law enforcement agencies.

Air pollution

Every year, during January and February, Legambiente holds initiatives to promote public transport at the expense of private transport, the main cause of poor air quality in cities. One of the most characteristic aspects of the initiative is the exposure of white smog-catching sheets exposed to the open air, especially in urban centers, industrial areas, and near schools. The gradual blackening of the sheets over a month is a clear and evident indicator of air pollution.

Festambiente

Festambiente is the organization's annual festival, held in August near Maremma Regional Park since 1989. The festival attracts 80,000 visitors and provides information on healthy living, conservation and culture, and includes lectures, debates, and performances.

Notable people

Among Legambiente's most famous activists[according to whom?] are:

See also

References

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  4. ↑ "Our structure". Legambiente Onlus. 2015-07-09. Retrieved 2018-03-29.
  5. ↑ "Chi siamo ⋆ La Nuova Ecologia" [La Nuova Ecologia: who we are]. Lanuovaecologia.it. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
  6. ↑ "Home ⋆ Legambiente". Legambiente.it. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
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  10. ↑ "Ecomafia: Legambiente, 71 reati al giorno, business da 13 miliardi - Ambiente & Energia" [Ecomafia: Legambiente, 71 crimes a day, a €13 billion business - Environment & Energy]. Ansa.it. July 3, 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
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