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Climate

‘Wasteful luxury’: Private jet pollution more than doubles in Europe

As millions face fuel poverty, a Greenpeace study has found that number of private jet flights is soaring in Europe.

30/03/2023

World News

Germany, EU reach agreement in combustion engine row

Berlin and the EU have reached an agreement in their dispute over the future of cars with combustion engines.

25/03/2023

Living

Road rage: Traffic noise spikes blood pressure, new research finds

Feel your blood boil when you’re near a busy road? A new study explains why

23/03/2023

Green News

Richest country in Europe marks third year of free public transport

The 640,000 or so citizens of Luxembourg have been enjoying free public transport for three years and, unsurprisingly, they quite like it.

22/03/2023

Green News

Bangkok smog blankets city hospitalising 200,000

The popular holiday destination is currently recommending that anyone who goes outside wears a high-quality N95 anti-pollution mask.

10/03/2023

Green News

There’s no escaping deadly air pollution. How can we tackle it?

99.999 per cent of the world’s population are breathing unsafe air.

09/03/2023

Green News

Big Gas looked into indoor air pollution from stoves over 50 years ago

The American Gas Association was aware about health concerns in the early 1970s, rediscovered documents show.

07/03/2023

Living

Should we be worried about air pollution on underground trains?

Many studies over the last few years have revealed high pollution levels on underground trains.

04/02/2023

Green News

Traffic fumes may impair your thinking. These simple steps can help

Scientists find ‘concerning’ links between traffic jams, depression and memory in this first-of-its-kind air pollution study.

31/01/2023

Living

Kenyan physics teacher turns old laptops into e-bike batteries

When Kenyan physics teacher Paul Waweru’s electric motorbike stopped working, he couldn’t travel to work. Then he turned to old laptop batteries.

29/01/2023

Eco-Innovation

This device captures microplastic pollution from car tyres

Meet the award-winning startup that created a device which collects harmful microplastics released from your car tyres.

26/01/2023

Green News

Is your gas oven polluting your home?

A new study - shared exclusively with Euronews Green - has found that gas cookers are fuelling air pollution in homes and increasing the risk of childhood asthma.

09/01/2023

Finland

Finland's "progressive punishment" when it comes to speeding tickets

Did you know getting a speeding ticket in Finland can either be very expensive or very cheap?

04/01/2023

Republic of North Macedonia

Skopje chokes in dangerous levels of air pollution

North Macedonia has imposed emergency measures in its capital Skopje and three other cities to tackle soaring levels of smog.

26/12/2022

Europe News

EU countries don't have to pay compensation for polluted air, says ECJ

According to the European Environment Agency, air pollution causes more than 300,000 premature deaths a year in the EU.

22/12/2022

Climate

Suicide rates rise as air quality worsens, study finds

The first of its kind large-scale study examined deaths across the US between 2003 and 2010.

15/12/2022

Climate

Belgium joins France in private jet and short-haul flight crackdown

As of April, flight taxes will be dependent on noise, air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and destination.

12/12/2022

Green News

EU raises airline carbon emissions fees - but activists aren’t happy

The EU has struck a deal to make airlines pay more for pollution, but it will only apply to flights within the EU.

08/12/2022

World News

Sarajevo ranked the world's most polluted city

Authorities instructed residents to wear masks outdoors, use air purifiers in homes and close windows.

29/11/2022

Living

The Peruvian mining city made to choose between pollution or survival

Toxic pollution or no jobs? The difficult decision facing this Peruvian mining city

23/11/2022