Fireworks are an integral part of many celebrations and are loved by people all over the world. However, a new study from New York has revealed alarming findings about fireworks and particulate pollution that could cast a shadow over the festivities.
Paris is a veritable jungle of low emission zones. With the introduction of the new traffic-calmed zone (ZTL) in the heart of the capital in October 2024, the list of restrictions for motorists will become even longer. There are already ZFE, ZPA and ZPA-Transit, which are intended to regulate traffic in the city. But who will be able to see through them?
World Environment Day is an important day celebrated annually on June 5 to raise awareness of environmental issues and promote action to protect the environment. This day was established in 1972 at the first World Environment Conference and has since been supported by many countries around the world.
The French metropolis of Lille is preparing to introduce a low emission zone (ZFE-m) from 1 January 2025 in order to improve air quality. This low emission zone will restrict the circulation of vehicles with stickers 4 and 5 as well as unclassified vehicles in order to reduce emissions of air pollutants and improve local air quality. There are already more than 300 such zones in Europe, which have shown positive results in reducing pollutant emissions and improving air quality.
Children who grow up in low emission zones are less likely to have asthma - that is an incontrovertible fact. A new study shows that driving bans for older diesel cars actually have a positive effect on children's health. The analysis of health insurance data showed that children who are exposed to less particulate matter need less asthma medication.
The Swedish capital Stockholm has set itself an ambitious goal: From 2025, petrol and diesel cars are to be banned from the city centre. The EU Commission has given the green light for the introduction of a new low emission zone. But is the plan really feasible or just another symbolic political measure by the green-red coalition?
A study by a public foundation has shown that more than one in ten journeys in Paris and the surrounding area are made by bicycle. This is a remarkable increase compared to 14 years ago, when less than one in thirty journeys were made by bike. Paris seems to have been endeavouring to change its transport policy for years. With more cycle paths and cycle lanes, fewer car parks and higher parking charges, the city is trying to promote cycling and reduce car traffic. But what does this mean for the existing low emission zone?
With a unanimous vote, the reuse of cars originally destined for scrapping was decided in favour of the country's most vulnerable citizens. While the intention behind this measure is respectable, its implementation leaves many questions unanswered and raises serious concerns about its environmental impact.
The New York Transport Authority has made a sensational decision: From 17 June, a city toll will be levied in the vibrant metropolis. Anyone who wants to drive to the southern part of Manhattan in future will have to pay 15 US dollars per day. This would make New York the first city in the USA to introduce such a charge, reports the New York Times.
Germany is facing a major challenge: according to a study by management consultants EY, the transport transition could turn out to be a billion-euro grave for the treasury. The switch to electric cars could cost the state around 50 billion euros by 2030. This is a huge sum that not only puts fiscal policy to the test, but also climate and environmental targets.
