Berlin is suffocating: Air quality and political failures
Air pollution in Berlin has reached an alarming level. The air quality index (LQI) ranked dangerously high on 6 December 2023. A sad reality that shows us the catastrophic effects of our political decisions. This city, which once wanted to shine with the construction of cycle lanes, many green spaces and pedestrian zones, has taken a different path and is increasingly suffocating in car smog.
A city at a snail's pace: Toulouse 85% 30 km/h!
Drivers in Toulouse must be prepared for drastic changes. Currently, over half of the city's roads are already 30 km/h. Next year, this figure is set to rise to 85%!
The shattered tyre dream: a disaster for the environment and motorists
It was supposed to be a revolution in the car industry, a turning point for the environment and a triumph for all drivers: the airless tyre. But now the tyre dream has been shattered. A bitter setback, not only for the manufacturer Michelin, but also for the environment and us motorists.
The ups and downs of the e-parking policy in Schwandorf: a farce by the authorities?
It's hard to believe, but it's true: in Schwandorf, e-cars have been exempted from parking charges until the end of 2023. A tempting offer that was supposed to encourage many people to switch to the environmentally friendly option. However, this offer has now been abruptly cancelled, despite the rising number of e-cars. A move that raises questions and casts doubt on the credibility of the city council.
Dystopia of the trackless tram: fine dust pollution in the guise of revolutionary local transport
It sounds like the forward-looking answer to urban transport problems: The first trackless tram in Australia. However, if you take a closer look at the facts, it quickly becomes clear that this is not the hoped-for revolution in local transport, but rather harbours a potential environmental problem.
Too many e-cars: Munich must introduce new licence plates
Pure confusion?! Due to the large number of e-cars, the city of Munich is running out of possible licence plate combinations. That's why the administration is now introducing the MUC licence plate. Goodbye beautiful M abbreviation, hello bureaucracy and confusion!
Car-free model fails: Hanover goes back to pure cars
The Green mayor actually wanted to create a true miracle of transport policy. "Car-free" meant "no car too many" in the city. He wanted to reduce lanes, virtually abolish parking spaces in the city centre and focus on walking and cycling. The SPD has now pulled the ripcord and cancelled the coalition with the Greens. They want to focus on "low car use". This seems more like a paraphrase for "continuing the status quo".
More low emission zones and a crackdown on combustion engines? Federal government must act after court judgement
DUH and BUND have been proved right: The German government must take immediate countermeasures in the areas of transport and buildings in order to reduce CO2 emissions in both sectors. The government failed to meet its targets for 2021 and 22. Is there now a threat of more environmental zones and further measures to drastically reduce transport?
Low emission zone on the water: Leiden bans combustion-powered boats
The Dutch city of Leiden is planning to introduce an environmental zone on its waterways. This means the end for boats powered by fossil fuels. A move that shows how serious Leiden is about protecting the environment.
Biker shock: Lower Saxony bans combustion motorbikes on popular holiday route
A driving ban for combustion motorbikes through the back door - this is how bikers see the new pilot project in Lower Saxony. This is about noise reduction and only affects motorbikes with a stationary noise level of 90 decibels. However, this affects almost all combustion engines. Not only bikers feel cheated, the hotel industry in the area also sees itself jeopardised by the project.