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"The Dutch capital of Amsterdam and the Italian of Florence have approved bans
on fossil fuel advertisements, joining dozens of cities worldwide that have
introduced restrictions on the promotion of polluting products.
Last month, Amsterdam’s city council passed a legally binding ban on ads for
fossil fuels and meat products in a 27-17 vote, becoming the first capital city
to fully prohibit such ads. The ban, set to kick in on May 1, spans high-carbon
products and services like flights, petrol and diesel vehicles, gas heating
contracts and meat products across all public spaces in the city, including on
public transport.
On Tuesday, Florence followed suit, becaming the first Italian city to adopt a
ban on fossil fuel advertising in public spaces in an 18-3 vote. “By approving
this motion, Florence chooses to lead Italy in a necessary cultural and
symbolic shift to address the climate crisis,” said Florence City Councilor
Giovanni Graziani.
“We do not wish to judge or condemn individual choices, but rather to reduce
collective exposure to fossil fuel-based consumption models that harm the
environment and health. This is an act of responsibility toward our citizens
and toward the commitments Florence has made to reach climate neutrality by
2030,” Graziani added.
To date, over 50 cities, mostly European, have either restricted such ads in
specific areas or tabled motions to introduce formal limitations. Some –
including several Dutch municipalities, Stockholm, Edinburgh and Sydney – have
banned them altogether.
The Hague, the administrative capital of the Netherlands, became the first city
in the world to ban advertisements promoting high-carbon services such as
cruise ships and air travel in 2024. Meanwhile, Spain could soon become the
first country in the world to impose a nation-wide ban after the government;
last year, the government approved a draft bill that would prohibit the
advertising of fossil fuels, fossil-fuel-powered vehicles, and short-haul
flights where more sustainable rail alternatives exist."
Via
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Cheers,
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
