What is happening
According to la Repubblica, the slick was identified yesterday near Magenta and extended for 28 kilometres, reaching the Darsena in Milan. Containment barriers slowed the spread but did not stop the contamination. The two reports give different descriptions of the incident, with one referring to a deliberate act.
Why is it on the Radar?
The reported contamination reached Milan and is associated in the reports with serious damage to biodiversity and the environment.