Acate, the journalist Alan David Scifo presents the book “If Colapesce got tired”

The journey of the book “If Colapesce became tired” by journalist Alan David Scifo stops on Friday in Acate. The presentation of the book will be held in the “Paspartù” space of the Ciss center, South South International Cooperation, in via Duca D’Aosta. In addition to the author, Riccardo Zingaro from Terre Pulite, Michele Mililli from the USB union, Alessia Gambuzza from Legambiente and Sebastiano Cugnata will discuss the text, which among other topics also deals with the pollution of the plastic dunes of Acate. , of the project Transforming the transformed strip.

The meeting, hosted by the journalist Jerry Italia, will deal with the pollution described in Alan David Scifo’s book, which deals with the destruction of Sicily due to petrochemical centers and the victory of the industry over human health. From Acate to Lampedusa, from Gela to Augusta, the text tells of the faces and businesses of those who fight against pollution on the island, of the many “Colapesce” who, like the legendary being, are committed to supporting Sicily so as not to sink. In addition to the pollution of the coast of Acate, we will also talk about the lack of respect for the environment and the territory between Acate and Vittoria, as well as the exploitation and malfeasance that revolve around the fruit and vegetable market. Alan David Scifo is an investigative journalist who collaborates with major national newspapers such as L’Espresso, Il Fatto Quotidiano and Repubblica, as well as working for the Ore14 program on Rai2. “If Colapesce got tired” is his second book after “South of the South”. The meeting will be held at 6.30pm.