Ilva's heated area must be turned off within 90 days: the decision of the Milan Court of Appeal

ANSAIndependentProgressive7 hr. ago

The Court of Appeal of Milan has ordered the suspension of hot area operations at the former Ilva steel plant in Taranto within 90 days, following a complaint by local citizens and parents. The ruling conditions the resumption of activities on the complete removal of asbestos and reduction of fine particle emissions. This decision overturns a previous court ruling that had deemed the risk to public health insufficient. The Integrated Environmental Authorization (AIA) for 2025 was partially revoked due to inadequate protections against PM10 and PM2.5 particles under high production scenarios. However, the request to cut greenhouse gas emissions was rejected. The order mandates the immediate suspension of hot area operations, with reactivation allowed only after full asbestos removal and meeting safety parameters.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the decision as a victory for citizen rights and environmental protection, emphasizing the risks to public health and the inadequacy of current industrial practices. It highlights the legal action taken by residents and the judicial system’s alignment with their concerns, which is

Il Fatto QuotidianoIndependentCenter8 hr. ago

The Court of Appeal in Milan has ruled that the 'hot zone' of the Ilva steel plant in Taranto must be shut down within 90 days unless asbestos is completely removed from the facilities and measures are taken to ensure emissions of fine particles fall within safety limits. This decision partially supports the appeal by the association Genitori tarantini against a previous court ruling that had mandated a shutdown starting August 24 unless the environmental authorization (AIA) issued in 2025 was strengthened. The ruling follows the European Court of Justice’s June 2024 decision. The court emphasized that the failure to include asbestos removal requirements in the 2025 AIA contradicts EU regulations. Currently, 2,000 kilograms of asbestos remain in the facility, which the company claims can only be removed at the end of the plant’s operational cycle. On the issue of fine particulate emissions, the judges again supported citizens, noting that the current production model is unsustainable without decarbonization.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a legal ruling regarding environmental compliance and health risks associated with the Ilva steel plant. It reports on judicial decisions and their implications without overtly favoring any political side. The framing remains neutral, focusing on legal interpretations and public