Problem particulate matter: More environmental zones thanks to alternative fuels?
The future of the automobile lies in alternative drive systems. They should not only contribute to climate protection, but also make the air in cities cleaner. But since the vehicles are usually much heavier than conventional combustion engines, they produce more and more particulate matter. So the air in the cities could get worse again - and there could be new environmental zones.
ULEZ fight continues: London signs not legal?
The Low Emission Zone in London - extended to over 1500 square kilometres a few days ago - could suffer a serious setback. After a citizen challenged the signs in court as unlawful and was proven right, more affected people could now escape the penalties of the ULEZ.
Not only air pollution: Air traffic poisons soil in Amsterdam!
The operator of Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport has probably been depositing poisoned soil in the surrounding area for years. Traffic, whether on the road, in the air or in the water, is increasingly poisoning our environment. While ordinary consumers are punished by measures like environmental zones, big corporations usually get away with it.
Beautiful, but dirty: More and more classic cars in German environmental zones
There are more and more classic cars on the roads in Germany. Although they do not get an environmental badge, they are still allowed to enter the German environmental zones. In this way, they contribute massively to air pollution.
Attention summer smog! Heatwave in France triggers driving bans
In the south of France, people are suffering from enormous heat these days. This contributes massively to the formation of ozone. Therefore, strict driving bans have already been declared in Marseille. Avignon, Toulon and Nice are also threatened with driving bans.
Low emission zone vandalism in London: soon all over Europe?
Almost 300 cameras monitoring the low emission zone in London have already been damaged or stolen. The police are searching for the perpetrators and have now published the picture of a suspected perpetrator. His face is the symbol of an indignant city.
France Holidaymakers beware: High fines due to environmental lanes!
Locals and holidaymakers in France are seeing a blue sign with a white rhombus more and more often these days. Those who disregard it promptly pay 135 euros. The signs indicate so-called environmental lanes. These are only approved for certain low-emission vehicles and those with carpools and are intended to reduce air pollution.
Diesel still popular: Will only driving bans help?
Despite high diesel prices, the vehicles remain enormously popular. Although the new car market is changing dramatically and offering fewer and fewer diesel vehicles, they are still booming on the used car market. Even driving bans that have already been announced do not seem to be a deterrent. Perhaps only bans and heavy fines will bring about a real change in consumer attitudes.
Glasgow Low Emission Zone: City rips off citizens
Only 2 months after the introduction of the Low Emission Zone in Glasgow, the city council has earned almost £600,000 through fines. After heavy criticism because of problems with the city-owned vehicles, there is now renewed anger among the population. Is the city making money?
Massive forest fires in France: Are driving bans now imminent?
Devastating forest fires are raging in southern France. Thousands of holidaymakers had to be evacuated from campsites. The flames are not only endangering the people in the region and causing enormous property damage, but are also contributing greatly to particulate pollution in the air. Is this why driving bans are now threatening?