After two years of restricted fireworks, pyro fans can bang again tomorrow on New Year's Eve without restrictions. Unfortunately, this is not always without losses - for people, animals and the environment.
The health insurance company AOK conducted a study together with the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) to investigate the connection between respiratory diseases and fine dust pollution. The result is not really surprising.
In its last ruling of the year, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) denies the right to damages. However, the right to sue to demand action for better air remains confirmed - to the relief of citizens and environmental organisations.
Together with project partners, the sports car manufacturer has opened a pilot plant for the production of synthetic fuels. In this way, Porsche wants to join the traffic turnaround and enable climate-friendly use of combustion cars.
For the remainder of the winter season, driving bans will apply to alternative traffic on Tyrol's low-ranking road network. This is because the situation on the roads in the Austrian region still cannot be managed without traffic restrictions.
Fewer parking spaces, reduced traffic areas and delivery zones - the Senate wants to have car traffic reduced and is planning measures to make Berlin's mobility more environmentally and urbanly compatible.
New data on air quality comes out of the European Environment Agency and makes us wonder about the health consequences of pollution. Much remains to be done under the EU's climate plans to put an end to pollution.
Thousands of diesel vehicles will be banned from the state capital in stages starting in February. Criticism of the ban is coming from all corners - from citizens, car associations and politicians hoping for a retreat by the traffic authorities. But the city is sticking to its position.
Bio-fuels, e-fuels, electric - With so many petrol and diesel vehicles on the road for years after the end of combustion, the possibility of converting away from fossil fuels is essential. But there is no single clear path to do so.
The neighbouring country is abolishing toll benefits for all Euro6 emission class trucks from next year, making traffic on Austrian roads more expensive. A decision that could make life much harder for hauliers and logistics companies.
