Diesel

Climate

Angry German farmers drive their tractors to Berlin over diesel tax

The government plans to cut tax breaks for diesel used in agriculture, as it tries to plug a 17 billion euro hole in the country’s budget.

18/12/2023

Green News

100s of farmers arrive in Berlin to protest climate-driven budget cuts

Even a member of the ruling coalition is protesting against the changes.

18/12/2023

Gaza

Israel has cut electricity, food and fuel supplies to the Gaza Strip

Palestinians are facing long queues for essentials including fuel due to Israel's total blockade of the Gaza Strip. The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned the Middle East is on ''the verge of the abyss''.

18/10/2023

World News

Euroviews. Are electric cars still cheaper to run than petrol and diesel?

The short answer is yes. But there are big differences from one country to the next, Fabian Sperka writes.

24/07/2023

Eco-Innovation

E-fuels: Are these synthetic fuels a good alternative to electric cars

These synthetic fuels are theoretically carbon neutral and are being championed by some in the automotive industry as an alternative to electrification.

13/04/2023

Green News

Which US city has banned gas stations?

Any new petrol stations that are built will have to install at least two electric vehicle chargers.

22/03/2023

Green News

German court rejects climate lawsuit against car maker BMW

The case argued that manufacturers like BMW pose a threat to people's rights if they continue making vehicles that produce greenhouse gas emissions.

08/02/2023

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

World News

Will Europe's ban on Russian diesel hike global fuel prices?

The European Union ban on Russian diesel fuel and other products made from crude oil in Russian refineries, begins on 5 February.

30/01/2023

Europe News

Ukrainian demonstrators want boycott of Lukoil petrol sales in Belgium

The Russian oil company is continuing to sell petrol at its Belgian pumps.

21/06/2022

World News

Electric car sales accelerate as Europe turns away from diesel

Sales of hybrids and fully-electric vehicles more than doubled in many European markets in 2021.

02/02/2022

Hungary

Hungary to cap petrol and diesel prices as fuel costs surge

Petrol stations that charge more than the established cap could be shut down, the government has said.

11/11/2021

Green News

Was eco-petrol really the cause of the UK's fuel shortages?

The Petrol Retailers Association has claimed the switch to E10 was a 'major factor' in the UK’s petrol crisis.

11/10/2021

Germany

Bavarian MPs who don't enforce environmental rules 'could face jail'

The European Court of Justice will advise whether to impose heavy penalties over vehicle pollution.

02/09/2019

My Europe Series

Green, clean or mean - climate dividing lines

In this edition of State of the Union we look at how the week was dominated by climate controversies, travelled to a German town where an AfD politician is campaigning to save diesel and spoke to former EU Council president advisor Luuk Van Midelaar about the future of Europe.

26/04/2019

Europe News

The Brief: Diesel battle lines in European elections

In this edition we travel to Germany to see how the AfD are campaigning to 'save diesel', amid rising climate protests across Europe.

26/04/2019

Europe News

Germany's diesel car ban revs up political debate

As more German towns and cities bar diesel cars, with court and EU approval, one Eurosceptic party fights back to save them

25/04/2019

Europe News

European Parliament backs legislation to reduce CO2 emissions by 2030

MEPs voted in favour of legislation that would lower emission allowances for vehicles.

28/03/2019

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

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