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Dossier Olimpiadi: il conto dopo la festa. Con Fabio Tullio di Legambiente.

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A Legambiente report reveals how the Milan-Cortina Olympics left locals feeling 'colonized' by political and business forces.

The episode is an interview on the radio show 'L'Oro in Bocca' hosted by Guido Beretta. Guest Fabio Tullio, from Legambiente Treviso, discusses a comprehensive dossier he co-authored on the economic and environmental aftermath of Olympic Games, focusing on Milan-Cortina 2026 and historical examples like Turin 2006. Beretta opens by noting local perceptions in Belluno of being 'colonized' by political and business interests during Olympic preparations. Tullio explains the dossier's origins, stemming from a need to avoid repeating past mistakes and to monitor projects like those in Cortina and Fontagna. He describes how environmental associations like Italia Nostra and WWF left negotiation tables due to lack of genuine involvement, reducing dialogue to mere information sessions. The dossier includes comparative analyses of previous Olympics, summarizing pros, cons, and legacies, with Tullio emphasizing that Cortina 1956 was a much smaller event. Specific examples of waste are highlighted, such as a 110-million-euro Turin venue now unused and cost overruns from 1.5 billion to 15 billion euros in other projects. Beretta questions why Italy repeatedly makes these errors, suggesting a 'need for glory' over sustainable development. Tullio notes issues like increased concrete use and poor post-Games maintenance plans. The conversation touches on alternative possibilities, like improving train systems instead of road projects, which were not pursued despite available funds. Towards the end, Beretta guides listeners to download the dossier from Legambiente's national website, praising its detailed research and international examples. Tullio frames the work as not oppositional but as offering scientific data and alternative proposals for sustainable tourism in UNESCO heritage areas. The episode closes with acknowledgments and a note that it will be available as a podcast.

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