Tag: Infringements
Air pollution: life expectancy falls by 6 years
Air pollution is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide, with the climate crisis playing a key role. This is the alarming conclusion of a study by the Swiss company Indice de Qualité de l'Air (IQAir). The consequences for health are devastating: in the countries most affected, life expectancy could fall by up to six years.
Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH and lobbying): Where do the 1.5 million euros in donations come from?
Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH), a non-profit organisation for environmental protection, also known for environmental zones and diesel driving bans, is being criticised: it refuses to disclose 15 large donations with a total value of over one million euros. The media company Table.Media discovered this in the lobby register of the German Bundestag. But what does this mean for DUH's credibility? What is the actual aim of its work?
E-car production contaminates groundwater - Tesla about to stop production?
The American electric car manufacturer Tesla appears to be entering stormy waters. The Gigafactory in Grünheide, Brandenburg, is under massive fire. The accusation: excessive pollutant discharges into the groundwater. There is great concern about the quality of the groundwater and people in the region are deeply unsettled.
Fines chaos in London: Thousands of fines invalid?
The Dutch organisation Transport in Noord wants to sue London for unlawful fines. These were recently sent in bulk to traffic offenders in recent years. A florist was retroactively fined 400,000 euros. If the lawsuit is upheld, fines totalling one billion euros could become invalid. Despite legal hurdles and high costs, the London case shows us the way to a cleaner, more sustainable future. Electromobility as a solution - now is the time for change!
Low emission zones in Great Britain - penalties in the millions!
Get your registration now! London and Glasgow, but also Bath, Birmingham, Sheffield and many other cities: Low emission zones are currently being greatly expanded in the UK. Restrictions have been in place for some time. Since this year, however, more and more vehicle categories and also more foreign vehicles have been affected, be they tourists, coaches or lorries. It is therefore worth familiarising yourself with the rules before entering the zone and, if necessary, obtaining a registration. We can help you with this!
Camera System for Low Emission Zones: Surveillance State or Necessary Digitalisation?
As a pioneer in Germany, Munich wants to use camera systems for the first time to record environmental zone offenders and make them pay. In other countries, the monitoring of environmental zones has been digital for a long time. This makes them more reliable and tends to make the air cleaner. But in the case of Munich, there is much criticism.
Electric gate: Are car manufacturers deliberately deceiving on range?
The range of electric cars is a decisive factor when buying. But most cars never reach the manufacturers' specifications. Sales tricks to make the cars more attractive? The manufacturers reject the suspicion of deliberate deception. While the EU is still on the side of the manufacturers, things are getting tight for Tesla in the USA.
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.
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?