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European automakers criticize new tests to weed out ‘dirty diesels’

European automakers voiced concern over an upcoming regulation that will require diesel car emissions to be tested under “real world” conditions. The new rule will require diesel vehicles sold in the EU to undergo tests on roads rather than in … Continue reading

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Paris’ bold plan for solving its air pollution woes: Start a biking revolution

The City of Lights is spending $160 million to become “the cycling capital of the world” So far, Paris’ stop-gap attempts to deal with its episodes of crippling smog have been decidedly car-centric. The city’s tried temporarily lowering speed limits. … Continue reading

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Luxembourg and Lisbon prop up air pollution list

Luxembourg and Lisbon have come last in a ranking of European cities, which rates efforts to fight air pollution caused by transport. Zurich topped the Sootfree Cities ranking, which grades the efforts of 23 cities in 16 countries to improve … Continue reading

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Driving ban on half Paris motorists after air pollution briefly tops Shanghai

Paris on Monday imposed a partial driving ban and made public transport free in an attempt to cut noxious smog, after pollution levels briefly surpassed that of Shanghai last week. Authorities announced that all cars with plates ending in even … Continue reading

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France Addresses Air Pollution By Banning 50% Of Vehicles In Paris

France has put in place an odd-even scheme based on the last number of the car’s plate number to address the country’s air pollution problem. It would halve the number of vehicles in Paris. On Monday, when the scheme starts, … Continue reading

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Eiffel Tower shrouded in smog as Paris pollution spikes

The Eiffel Tower disappeared behind a brown smog on Wednesday as Paris and much of northern France suffered a spike in pollution. “The pollution levels are consistent. If we don’t go over the alert level, we won’t be far away,” … Continue reading

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Paris police lower speed limits amid spike in air pollution

Paris police have lowered speed limits and ordered a halt to trash burning as part of emergency measures triggered by a spike in air pollution — months before the city hosts a major international climate conference. The police department says … Continue reading

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Clearing up Europe’s air pollution hotspots

Current air quality legislation in Europe will lead to significant improvements in particulate matter pollution, but without further emission control efforts, many areas of Europe will continue to see air pollution levels above the limits of the EU and the … Continue reading

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