This Friday marks one year since the European Court of Human Rights condemned Italy for failing to protect citizens in the toxic 'Land of Fires.' The area, plagued by illegal waste dumping, has seen alarming cancer rates. Residents, like Angelo Venturato, recount personal tragedies linked to pollution. Investigative journalist Marilena Natale highlights the state's complicity with organized crime. Despite recent efforts to address the pollution, many residents remain skeptical about the effectiveness of cleanup measures. The ECHR ruling mandates Italy to develop a remediation strategy, but challenges persist as crime adapts.