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World News

Two hikers stranded in Slovenian Alps as bad weather hampers rescue

Croatia, Bosnia and Slovenia have been struggling with harsh winter conditions as a snowstorm brings disruption, with Serbia forecast to be hit next.

23/12/2024

Europe News

Truck drivers in Alsace protest against proposed new tax

The new tax comes at a cost of 15 cents per kilometre for heavy goods lorry drivers.

09/10/2024

Green News

Why is Paris aiming to cut noise pollution by four decibels?

The French capital has launched a public consultation on how to protect residents’ ears.

10/06/2024

Green News

What is air pollution doing to young children’s attention span?

Boys may be impacted by traffic fumes for longer as their brains mature more slowly, the Spanish researchers say.

19/04/2024

Green News

Milan plans to ban cars from city centre by mid 2024

Levels of pollutants in Milan's air are almost four times the safe amount.

23/10/2023

Mobility

Inventive or stupid? Road maze stumps drivers in French village

In the village of Bauné, drivers confronted a series of crisscrossed white road lines at a main intersection this month, which the mayor argues has made them slow down.

26/07/2023

Living

Milan’s cyclists want to ‘redesign’ the city for people

Through demonstrations and urban proposals, cycle activists are paving the way for a safer, less polluted and bike-friendly Milan.

02/07/2023

Green News

Air pollution harms health from before birth to old age

Researchers say pollution affects our quality of life and impacts our ability to work, learn and contribute to society.

17/04/2023

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

World News

New EU driving tests: Which countries have the most road deaths?

The EU is firming up plans to overhaul driving tests to try and reduce road traffic deaths, but which countries have the highest and lowest number of fatalities?

06/03/2023

Climate

15-minute cities: The green city idea being twisted by climate deniers

Traffic cutting trials in Oxford have caused heated protests. Conspiracy theorists are fanning the flames, an investigation reveals.

21/02/2023

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

Slovenia

Snowfall in Slovenia causes power cuts and traffic chaos

The heavy snowfall comes after strong winds in Croatia last week and flooding in other countries in the region.

23/01/2023

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Watch: Climate activists glue themselves to roads in Vienna

Climate activists from The Last Generation group glue themselves to roads and disrupted rush hour traffic in Vienna, Austria on Monday

10/01/2023

World News

'800km of traffic': European holiday season kicks off with gridlock

Hundreds of kilometres of European roads have been paralysed with gridlock this weekend as holidaymakers set off on their summer getaways.

24/07/2022

Green News

Why are thousands of Dutch people against important emissions targets?

"We are food producers, not pollution producers," say farmers.

23/06/2022

Mobility

Tesla recalls 595,000 vehicles over Boombox feature - again

The music feature violates safety regulations for electric vehicles, according to the US traffic safety agency.

15/04/2022

Travel News

Easter travel warning issued for UK train and ferry-goers

Looking forward to an Easter getaway? From the UK and back, it will be a chaotic trip

09/04/2022

Green News

Londoners told to avoid exercise as pollution levels rocket

The warning comes as PM2.5 concentrations are 6.5 times higher than WHO guideline levels.

14/01/2022

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New track in Ramallah offers Palestinians safe exercising route away from the traffic

Palestinians ride and walk along a new cycling track built by the Ramallah municipality offering locals a peaceful ride away from the traffic.

25/11/2021