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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.


Diesel driving ban in Munich: Air quality improves

Munich may not implement the second stage of its diesel driving ban due to improved air quality. The first stage, which came into force on 1 February, banned Euro 4 diesel vehicles from the Mittlerer Ring. The ban aims to reduce nitrogen dioxide levels and further driving bans are planned if levels do not improve. However, the readings in Landshuter Allee have improved significantly, so there is hope that further driving bans will not be necessary.


Emissions Scandal: Devastating Ruling by the ECJ

The ECJ ruling on the diesel emissions scandal has caused a sensation: the use of the so-called "thermal window" in diesel cars was declared illegal. Up to 10 million owners of diesel cars are affected by the ruling. What impact will it have on other manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz?