Insects avoid polluted flowers
In the journal Environmental Pollution, scientists have presented their research results on the effects of air pollution on insects. The result is not really surprising, but it is worrying.
Category: World
Ghana wants no more European car scrap
Africa has had enough of dirty cars from industrialised countries. At least in Ghana, the import of old cars that are no longer roadworthy is prohibited.
Nitrogen oxide (NOx)
Nitrogen oxide (NOx) is a collective term for gaseous compounds, the most important of which are nitrogen monoxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). Together with hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides are responsible for the formation of ozone. They also contribute to the formation of particulate matter.
Particulate matter (PM)
Air quality in Germany has improved over the years, also with regard to particulate matter emissions. And yet new driving bans could be imminent.
Tesla closes charging stations
As is well known, the lack of charging infrastructure is the biggest obstacle for many e-car drivers. Of course, this is also related to the crowding around the available charging stations. Tesla has now found a solution.
Hydrogen - fuel of the future
Around the globe, the demand for electric vehicles is growing. But more and more batteries also mean less and less lithium, which could actually be used up faster than expected. A dilemma that could be solved with hydrogen.
USA: Driving bans for combustion vehicles as early as 2026
The USA wants to drastically reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. One step in this direction is the new regulations on petrol consumption of cars. From 2026 onwards, car manufacturers must set up their vehicle fleets in such a way that the vehicles can cover an average of almost 90 kilometres on just under four litres of petrol. But now this target is on the brink of collapse.
Cable cars: The solution to traffic problems?!
The idea is not really new: a cable car that transports not only tourists in the mountains, but commuters in a big city. First examples were provided by Algiers, Kiel, La Paz, New York and Taipei. Transport planners in Germany are now examining in which German cities a cable car could be a useful addition to the existing network.
Lung cancer: Air pollution causes more cases worldwide
The number of people smoking has been decreasing for years, yet the number of adenocarcinoma lung cancers is increasing sharply. How can this be possible?
Motorway made of paper
Usually, our roads and motorways are made of concrete. The mixture of sand, water and cement is cheap, stable and easy to form. But when it comes to the CO2 balance, the building material does not make a good impression at all.
