Tg Ambiente, edition of 4 June 2024
We are talking about apps on hydrogeological instability, repair of goods, rail freight transport and meat supply chain
ARRIVA IDROGEO, PLATFORM ON HYDROGEOLOGICAL DISSETTING
There are more than 2 million and 115 thousand Italian buildings which, together with 727 thousand companies, are located in the areas most exposed to hydrogeological risk. Of the latter, over 84 thousand fall in areas with high and very high landslide danger, with over 220 thousand workers exposed to risk; more than 640 thousand companies are located in flood-prone areas. Over 1 million and 300 thousand inhabitants, almost 548 thousand families, live in areas at risk of landslides and almost 7 million inhabitants in areas subject to flooding. Now it is possible to easily check whether the area where you live or work is located in these areas: just access the IdroGeo platform, created by Ispra, and enter your address or geolocate yourself to find out if your company or home is located in risk areas.
EU, THE RIGHT TO REPAIR GOODS IS LAW
The right to repair of goods is law. The EU Council has in fact adopted a directive that promotes the repair of broken or defective goods, also known as R2R (READ AR-TU-AR), Right to repair. The legislation will make it easier for consumers to request repair rather than replacement, and repair services will become more accessible, transparent and attractive. The rules include an obligation for manufacturers to repair products that are technically repairable under EU law; the availability of a voluntary repair form with clear information on the repair process (deadlines, prices, etc.); a European online platform where consumers can easily find repair services and the extension of the legal guarantee to 12 months if consumers choose repair rather than replacement. Member States will have 24 months from entry into force to transpose the directive into national law.
STOP ALARM: PNRR GOOD, BUT CONSTRUCTION WORKS BLOCK TRAINS
Until 2026, the railway interruptions, necessary to allow the implementation of the Pnrr works on the infrastructure, risk being devastating for the sector if not adequately managed. In 2024, the planned disruptions will result in up to a 60% reduction in rail freight capacity. Giuseppe Rizzi, general director of the Fermerci association, said this in an interview with the Dire agency: “We have to get to 2027, but in the meantime production costs increase, also because alternative itineraries that are longer than the original ones cost more in terms of crews and use of the car. The indicators tell us that something is moving in the global economy, but if we face this economic recovery with the railway lines not being able to be used in whole or in part, where will the goods go? he warned.
MEAT SUPPLY CHAIN, MANIFESTO SIGNED FOR DIGITAL SUSTAINABILITY
Ten points to support companies in the livestock sector towards the European sustainability objectives. This is the content of the ‘Smart meat 2030’ Manifesto for digital sustainability, signed in the Senate in Rome during the presentation of the Report ‘The digital transition of Italian meat supply chains’. They range from the valorization of digital technology and digital sustainability as pillars of meat production chains to the need for infrastructure, skills and training. From the construction of data driven ecosystems, to the adoption of advanced technologies up to the monitoring of emissions and animal welfare. From the issue of cybersecurity to the strategic role of institutions. “Digital tools represent not only a great opportunity for the economic and social sustainability of livestock farming, but also an essential tool for improving their environmental sustainability” explained Stefano Epifani, president of the Foundation for Digital Sustainability.