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Tag Archives: Belgium
Belgium has the most new asthma patients due to air pollution in Europe
One in three new cases of people who develop asthma under the age of 18 is due to the bad air quality in Belgium, according to new figures from the Independent health insurance funds. The Independent Health Insurance Funds (the … Continue reading
Brussels imposes €350 fine on dirtiest diesels
Drivers of the most polluting diesel vehicles can now be fined in Brussels after a grace period expired on Sunday (30 September), just as air pollution in the Belgian capital looks ready to heavily influence local elections. Anyone driving diesel … Continue reading
Pollutionwatch: Cold snap worsens particle load of air
Particle pollution increases as the wind slows down and chilly weather prompts the lighting of more wood fires The last days of the “beast from the east” cold spell caused air pollution problems across large parts of the UK, Germany, Belgium … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, Germany, UK
Tagged Air Pollution, Belgium, Germany, Poland, The Netherlands, UK
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Brussels to make public transport free on high air pollution days
The new rules will also see car speed limits cut and wood-burning stoves banned in a drive to improve air quality in the city Brussels has moved to make the city’s public transport and bike share system free on the … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe
Tagged Air Pollution, Belgium, Brussels, PM - Particulate Matter
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EU auditors to assess anti-pollution efforts by testing Brussels air
The European Court of Auditors is to embark on a comprehensive review of the European Union’s efforts to curb air pollution, the main environmental cause of premature deaths in the EU, the court said on Thursday (21 September). The Luxembourg-based Court will … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, Germany, Italy, Poland
Tagged Air Pollution, Belgium, Brussels, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, EU - European Union, Germany, Italy, Krakow, Milan, Poland, Sofia, Stuttgart
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From Oslo to Paris, these major cities have plans to go car-free
In late 2016, Madrid’s Mayor Manuela Carmena reiterated her plan to kick personal cars out of the city center. On Spanish radio network Cadena Ser, she confirmed that Madrid’s main avenue, the Gran Vía, will only allow access to bikes, … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, China, Europe, France, Germany, Latin America, London, Mexico, Spain, UK, USA & Canada
Tagged Air Pollution, Athens, Belgium, Brussels, Canada, Carbon Dioxide CO2, Chengdu, China, Copenhagen, Denmark, diesel exhaust fumes, France, Germany, Greece, Hamburg, London, Madrid, Mexico, Mexico City, New York City, Norway, Oslo, Paris, Spain, UK, USA, Vancouver
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Luxembourg and much of Europe choke under freezing smog
Heavy pollution enveloping much of Europe prompted emergency measures across the continent on Tuesday. A toxic cocktail of extreme cold, no wind and heavy burning of coal and wood for heating has left many regions shrouded in smog. In many … Continue reading
Brussels restricts cars, but ‘not enough’
Boulevard Anspach runs through the Brussels’ city centre. Its broad lanes are filled with snarling traffic. It is noisy and dirty. It feels like cars and people are in competition. Pedestrian crossings exist but drivers give the impression that stopping … Continue reading
