Saxony: Environmental zone for barbecues?
Peak values of particulate matter in the summer air. Saxony's State Environmental Agency publishes surprising results.
Montreal plans to introduce low emission zones
In recent years, several major cities around the world have created low emission zones. Now the mayor of Quebec's largest city is also planning a low emission zone for Montreal.
France: Best environmental badge now also possible for trucks
US postal trucks will have internal combustion engines for years to come. Because of environmental concerns, 15 states are now suing the new USPS fleet.
Antwerp: Got Fined?
It's annoying: you drive into an environmental zone without noticing it and only find out about it when the fine notice flutters into your house. That doesn't have to be the case.
No interest in environmental protection: US Postal Service orders 165,000 new internal combustion delivery trucks
US postal trucks will have internal combustion engines for years to come. Because of environmental concerns, 15 states are now suing the new USPS fleet.
More and more classic cars pollute German environmental zones
The number of classic cars in Germany is on the rise. Old combustion engine cars are allowed to continue driving in environmental zones, generating criticism in the process.
Berlin's cabs to be greener in the future
The cab guild in the capital wants to convert 4,000 vehicles to electric drive. The industry is calling for help from the Berlin Senate.
New York: "Private Sheriffs" against air polluters
New York has had enough of truck drivers who stand around with their engines running and pollute the air. Anyone who displays such a vehicle receives a sum of money.
New bicycle districts for Berlin
Berlin is trying to push back the car and give more space to the bicycle. Not every attempt is crowned with success: in Friedrichstrasse, bicycles are now to be banned just like cars. In addition, the streets around Graefestrasse in Kreuzberg are to be closed to cars.
E-cars as batteries
Climate-neutral electricity is good, but it often cannot be stored. When the sun shines or the wind is strong, a lot of energy is therefore lost if it is not stored temporarily. Now there are car models that are supposed to provide a remedy.