Is airing our houses always a good idea?
British study shows that the "fresh air" from outside can endanger indoor air quality.
Tag: Health
Berlin: Zero-Emission-Zone from 2030?
Call busses, CO2-tolls and a ban on combustion vehicles in the city centre: this is how Berlin's Greens envision the mobility of the future. But the coalition partner is the first to reject the idea.
California: "Noise speed cameras" against loud exhausts
Soon, the US state will be tracking down noise offenders. Initially, six cities will participate in the pilot project.
Federated states want immediate speed limit
The conference decided in favour of a motorway speed limit. In this way, the environment ministries of the federated states want to advance climate protection and reduce dependence on fuel imports. Now the ball is in the federal government's court.
Hollywood: Road trips with e-cars?
Road trips are part of many Hollywood films. Uswitch now publishes a study showing how much CO2 could have been saved with e-cars.
E-mobility alone insufficient
A fuel-mix is indispensable for reducing greenhouse gases in the transport sector. However, technical progress in the production of alternative fuels is necessary to realise their potential in everyday life.
"Berlin car-free" unconstitutional
The petition for a referendum for a car-free Berlin was inadmissible. The strictly formulated proposed regulation violated the general freedom of action. However, the final decision is still pending.
In flames: Paris takes 149 electric buses off the road
After two fires, the city temporarily takes the affected model off the road. Similar cases also in southern France and Germany. Are e-buses really safe and ready for use?
Berlin: First Tempo 30, then Noise Zone?
Senate considers extending a 30 km/h speed limit to more main roads. The aim is to curb noise pollution. Is a noise protection zone coming soon?
Saxony: Environmental zone for barbecues?
Peak values of particulate matter in the summer air. Saxony's State Environmental Agency publishes surprising results.
