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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

Germany

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

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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

Germany

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

Hungary

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

Europe News

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

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Sarajevo suffocates from air pollution

Sarajevo suffocates from air pollution

05/12/2018

Spain

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

World News

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

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

India

Delhi pollution campaigners confronted by political apathy

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

08/11/2018

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05/11/2018

Eco-Innovation

How to make your plane journey greener?

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01/11/2018

World

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

World

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

Europe News

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

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This is some serious trash art

It involves a giant plastic shark.

29/10/2018

World News

Air pollution: "New Tobacco"

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

27/10/2018

Living

‘Zero-waste’ beauty made easy

Smart refillable packaging of cosmetics reduce the environmental impact of beauty regimen.

27/10/2018

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The Beach is closed

For the first time, ecology comes before economy as Maya Bay recover from mass tourism damaged

25/10/2018