Category Archives: Europe

Madrid bans half of cars from roads to fight air pollution 

Odd- and even-numbered vehicles will swap use of roads in Spanish capital until smog eases Madrid has ordered half of most private cars off the roads on Thursday to tackle worsening air pollution, a first in Spain. The restrictions will … Continue reading

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Air pollution in Europe

France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain or Bosnia-Herzegovina…. All these countries, whether big or small, are being threatened with the same problem: air pollution. According to the World Health Organisation, this is now the environmental factor causing the greatest concern … Continue reading

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Traffic calming measures in Madrid: Madrid City Hall ups traffic-calming measures in bid to control pollution 

“Level 2” protocol will see parking restrictions for non-residents inside M-30 beltway until nitrogen dioxide levels fall High pollution levels in the Spanish capital will once again see Madrid City Hall impose traffic calming measures tomorrow, according to an announcement … Continue reading

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Turin smog puts half of children at health risk: study 

Half of children living in the northern city of Turin are at increased risk of illness due to pollution, new research shows. The high levels of air pollution lead to a mutation in DNA, according to the ‘Mapec Life’ study … Continue reading

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Madrid Speed Limits Lowered As Pollution Levels Rise Again

Limit re-set at 70 km/h on the M-30 and other main roads in Madrid The Town Hall of Madrid announced on Wednesday evening that the level of air pollution has risen once more to higher than the established threshold, and … Continue reading

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Public transport in Warsaw free today amid pollution worries 

Warsaw City Hall on Thursday for the first time gave residents free access to public transport across the capital in a bid to reduce high air pollution. Warsaw Deputy Mayor Michał Olszewski said: “We urge residents to leave their cars … Continue reading

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Paris restricts traffic on new pollution episode 

A new peak in air pollution forced Paris authorities to restrict tragic in French capital on Dec. 16, Paris authorities said on Thursday. “Because of a new episode of air pollution …, Paris city announces the implementation of alternating traffic … Continue reading

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Traffic blocks in place as smog engulfs Italy 

Italy’s major cities have introduced restrictions on cars and other motor vehicles to combat dangerously high levels of air pollution. The situation is most serious in Milan, where safe limits of fine particles have been surpassed more than 60 days … Continue reading

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