Dangerous air pollution
In many big cities in Asia, air pollution is dramatic. High population density and many old vehicles contribute to this. Some existing driving bans and the new environmental zone in Singapore could spur a rethink.
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Singapore introduces environmental zone
From 2028, old motorbikes will no longer be allowed to drive through Singapore. As an incentive to reduce the number of old two-wheelers, the government is already paying a bonus to all citizens who deregister their motorbikes. The new environmental zone is also intended to reduce the city's air pollution.
The new era of air pollution
Zero-emission vehicles on the road, powered by electric, hydrogen and solar - this is the future. We also associate this with the idea of clean air, quiet vehicles and healthy and green cities. But with futuristic mobility comes a new era of air pollution. And it is still completely unregulated.
Despite environmental zones: Shipping and air traffic barely curbed
Air and sea traffic in Europe has an enormous volume, both in the tourism and logistics sectors. As a result, there are more and more environmental zones and measures to improve air quality at the (air) ports of Europe. But mostly only the cars are affected.
Frankfurt: City toll only the beginning?
The traffic turnaround in Germany is only making slow progress. In order to reduce traffic in Frankfurt's city centre, a city toll is now to be introduced. This should also avert the threat of diesel driving bans.
Berlin's Müggelsee soon to be an environmental zone?
After the zero-emission zone for the city of Berlin recently suffered a bitter setback because it is against the law according to expert opinions, the Berliners now want to tackle the problem on water instead. The capital's largest lake is to become an environmental zone and only allow hybrid and electric boats from 2025. The criticism is fierce.
Berlin zero-emission zone against the law
Plans to establish a zero-emission zone for internal combustion vehicles in Berlin appear to have failed. After initially cancelling the timetable until 2030, an expert opinion has now confirmed that the car-free zone is against the law.
Environmental zone chaos in Germany
Last year's air quality values are causing confusion in Germany. While some cities want to stick to driving bans because the data is not reliable due to the Corona pandemic, other cities are seizing the opportunity and abolishing driving bans and environmental zones. You do not attribute the success to the pandemic, but to the mobility concepts of the cities. Is this too hasty?
Berlin to become a zero-emission zone
Berlin's urban area is to be closed to internal combustion vehicles. But after the draft law already stated 2030 as the implementation date, this deadline has now disappeared from the law. Implementation has thus been put on the back burner. But to when?
Soon environmental zones in Luxembourg?
Despite attractive offers such as free public transport, the country is struggling with increased nitrogen oxide pollution from old diesel vehicles. Driving bans are imminent.
