ADVERTISEMENT

More about this topic

Now playing Next

What are European cities doing to tackle air pollution?

Unusually high temperatures in some parts of Europe are making air pollution even worse. Euronews looks at how some cities are attempting to tackle the problem.

27/02/2019

Now playing Next

Air pollution: the downside of Europe's exceptionally warm winter

20 degrees Celsius in London, 19 degrees Celsius in Paris... Western Europe is basking in the sun as the continent enjoys record-high temperature this winter. But there is a major downside to this -- air pollution.

26/02/2019

Now playing Next

Air pollution knocks almost one year off the average European's life

According to the European Environmental Agency (EEA), air pollution currently causes almost 500,000 premature deaths across Europe every year. The Balkans are considered Europe's most polluted region.

19/02/2019

Now playing Next

Breathe again: Lung doctor's errors in study slamming dirty air limits

Speaking to German newspaper Die Tageszeitung, which uncovered the error, Dieter Köhler said: “I practically do everything by myself and, as a pensioner, I don't even have a secretary anymore.”

15/02/2019

ADVERTISEMENT

Now playing Next

Air pollution: the tiny nanoparticles causing big health problems

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Futuris, Euronews' Denis Loctier looks at a new EU funded research project developing new tools to measure toxic particles emitted by cars.

04/02/2019

Now playing Next

Germany considers speed limits on its famous autobahns

The deputy head of Germany's Police Officers' Union, Michael Mertens, supported the introduction of a limit on Friday, calling it "crazy" that some people legally drive at 200 - 250 km/h.

25/01/2019

Now playing Next

Air pollution in Hungary accounts for thousands of premature deaths a year

The death rate from air pollution in Hungary is said to be the second highest in the world coming just behind China

21/01/2019

Now playing Next

The Brief: Romania presidency, pollution protest and Tusk's Christmas wishes

The Brief: Romania presidency, pollution protest and Tusk's Christmas wishes

21/12/2018

Now playing Next

Sarajevo suffocates from air pollution

Sarajevo suffocates from air pollution

05/12/2018

Now playing Next

Madrid bans most cars from entering city centre in historic move

Madrid has introduced a ban on cars from entering a designated area in the city centre in a push to curb air pollution.

30/11/2018

Now playing Next

Diesel air pollution costs EU up to €80 billion a year: Study

Most of the damage costs of road-related air pollution are health costs.

27/11/2018

Now playing Next

Republic of North Macedonia

FYR Macedonia tops European pollution poll

FYR Macedonia has been ranked Europes most polluted country with pollution spiking ten times over recommended levels.

25/11/2018

Now playing Next

Delhi pollution campaigners confronted by political apathy

Residents exposed to up to 24 times the recommended limit of dangerous particles.

08/11/2018

Now playing Next

Winter natural skincare

Cold creams, rescue oils and comfort balms.

05/11/2018

Now playing Next

How to make your plane journey greener?

01/11/2018

Now playing Next

Is air pollution behind a surge in support for green parties?

What can be done to tackle air pollution in Europe and is a surge in support for green parties signalling a shift among voters?

30/10/2018

Now playing Next

More than 90% of the world's children breathe toxic air every day, WHO report says

More than 90% of the world's children breathe toxic air every day, according to a World Health Organization report.

30/10/2018

Now playing Next

Air pollution levels still exceed healthy limits in Europe

The European Environment Agency has released a report saying that 500,000 premature deaths can be linked to the toxic air we breathe. According to their findings, air pollution is the main cause of premature death in 41 European countries.

29/10/2018

Now playing Next

This is some serious trash art

It involves a giant plastic shark.

29/10/2018

Now playing Next

Air pollution: "New Tobacco"

Head of World Health Organisation says 7 million people will die each year from toxic air

27/10/2018