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Como’s Microplastic Pollution Challenge
In recent years there has been growing concern over the amount of plastic in seas and inland waters. There is now greater awareness of the presence and dangers of so-called micro-plastics. Whilst Lake Como has a good record for microbiological cleanliness, it must now tackle the issue of micro-plastics. Continue reading
Posted in Lake, Politics, Sustainability, Uncategorized
Tagged Adda, bacteria, environment, Goletta, Goletta dei Laghi, health, Legambiente, micro-plastics, microbiology, microplastics, nature, pollution, Rezzonico
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Como and Cernobbio Say Goodbye to Nonna Pupa
Cernobbio’s Giardino della Valle (Valley Garden) is a singularly beautiful oasis of calm, straddling a mountain stream as it descends to the lake. It exists thanks entirely to the vision and tenacity of Nonna Pupa who died aged 95 on Wednesday November 20th. Continue reading
Posted in Art, Culture, Gardens, People, Places of interest, Uncategorized
Tagged Antica Strada Regina, bureaucracy, cernobbio, Culture, ecology, environment, gardening, Il Giardino della Valle, Music, nature, Nonna Pupa, public spirit, volunteering
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Como – How Green is Our City?
Following on from the Legambiente’s report Ecosistema Urbana 2017, how well did Como do? Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Sustainability, Uncategorized
Tagged Como, ecology, environment, mantova, milan, pedestrianisation, pollution, smog, Sustainability, waste management, ztl
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