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|March 16, 2012

Summary

Campania residents demand participation in environmental and health management, driven by waste and land devastation. Unique regional factors, including organized crime and deindustrialization, complicate this call for deliberative ecological democracy.

Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Public Health
Sociology

Context:

Campania, Italy faces unprecedented waste and land devastation.
A unique confluence of organized crime, deindustrialization, and high population density shapes the region.
Chaotic migration patterns and state authoritarianism further strain the social fabric.

Purpose:

To analyze the demand for public participation in environmental and health management in Campania.
To explore the unique socio-economic and political factors influencing this demand.
To highlight the need for "scientific citizenship" rights in a risk society.

Summary:

Interviews reveal a strong public demand for participation in environmental and health management in Campania.
This demand mirrors broader European trends but is shaped by distinct regional challenges.

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Factors include organized crime, severe deindustrialization, extreme population density, migration, and state inhibition of participation.

Impact:

Understanding these dynamics is crucial for effective environmental policy and public health initiatives in complex socio-political landscapes.
Addresses the need for "scientific citizenship" and deliberative ecological democracy.
Provides insights into the challenges of governance and citizen engagement in regions affected by organized crime and socio-economic decline.