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Heavy smog in Beijing: "It makes us feel so depressed"

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Spain

Smog levels drop in Madrid amid unprecedented traffic restrictions

There is good news for motorists in Madrid, with city officials deciding not to extend unprecedented anti-pollution traffic restrictions imposed on Thursday.

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China

Beijing blanketed in hazardous smog for fifth day

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China

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Air quality levels collapse in two Chinese cities forcing factory and school closures, and grounding air traffic.

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France

From speed restrictions to bans on older cars - how France is battling pollution wave

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World News

French cities restrict traffic as pollution hits western Europe

Lyon joins Paris in bringing in measures to curb pollution largely linked to vehicle emissions amid a bout of poor air quality.

08/12/2016

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Smog in Paris as pollution levels soar

Heavy traffic and an increased use in winter heating have seen pollution levels soar in Paris.

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China blinded by a blanket smog

Various parts of China are enveloped in thick fog and smog.

04/12/2016

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Paris, Madrid and Athens pledge to ban diesel

Three EU cities want to ban diesel to improve air quality and fight climate change.

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Volkswagen slashes 30,000 jobs to save billions

Volkswagen has unveiled plans to cut 30,000 jobs to help achieve 3.7 billion euros in annual savings by 2020.

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India

Protesters highlight New Delhi's soaring air pollution ahead of COP22

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Volkswagen: emissions scandal settlement agreed in the US

A US judge has approved the latest Volkswagen settlement arising from its diesel emissions cheating scandal.

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CO2 emissions in earth's atmosphere hit important threshold

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EU defends global aviation emissions deal

EU officials have defended a global deal on aviation emissions.

07/10/2016

Economy

Hungary's green agenda moves in two directions

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30/09/2016

China

World's largest air purifier makes debut in China

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29/09/2016

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Green campaigners blame governments for 'unacceptable' air pollution deaths

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27/09/2016

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USA

Paris climate agreement "in force by end of 2016"

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