In the Sprengelkiez in Wedding and in many other districts of Berlin, bollards regulate and restrict traffic. But residents remained alien to the decision and want it reversed. In other cities like London, too, traffic calming measures cause unrest and criticism among citizens.
The long-discussed tightening of the environmental zone regulations in the city centre have already led to an improvement in air quality a few days after coming into force. The nitrogen dioxide concentration at the measuring point on the busy Hope Street has been reduced by 27%. Will the green regulation - despite criticism - be effective in combating air pollution in Glasgow?
As of yesterday, most internal combustion vehicles - including taxis - are no longer allowed to enter Glasgow's Low Emission Zone without penalty. A green retrofit of the industry could no longer be postponed, he said. However, the city is expected to offer alternative and safe mobility solutions to compensate for the displacement of thousands of taxis.
On 1 June, stricter low emission zone regulations come into force in the Scottish city of Glasgow. But the new measure is already raising doubts. For reports show that the stricter environmental zone could lead to increased traffic in other parts of the city - and consequently not reduce climate-damaging emissions, but only displace them.
Although climate targets and advancing climate change repeatedly show the importance of introducing measures such as emission-related driving bans and environmental zones, a wave of discontent with anti-car measures is increasingly spreading in Europe. Especially in England and France, riots often break out - while some German cities simply repeal the green regulations. What are the future prospects for environmental zones?
The number of traffic-related environmental pollutants that have a negative impact on climate and health is endless. A start-up from the UK is now developing a device that will enable the collection of microplastics generated during driving - for the sake of the environment and health.
A long-distance driver received an exorbitant fine for failing to pre-register for access to the London environmental zone. Now he is fighting the fine and forming a class action lawsuit against the British capital.
This month, transport and climate policy makers in Germany, England and France are again focusing on the introduction or tightening of low emission zone regulations, diesel driving bans and car-free days - with the aim of reducing pollutant emissions on the roads and improving air quality in terms of environmental and health protection. Green-Zones® lists the new rules for February.
Thus, the Ministry of Finance wants to start plugging the financial hole, at least partially. Whether the new tax revenues will be enough to stop the budding regression, however, is still highly disputed in the ranks of British politics.
This is the worrying result of a study by a Scottish and Belgian university. Traces of pollutants from the outside world were found not only in the placenta, but also in the developing foetus.
