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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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Watch: Belgrade demonstrations raise awareness of Serbia's high air pollution

Hundreds of people held a protest rally in Belgrade on Sunday in attempts to draw attention to Serbia's high air pollution,

Green News

Fossil fuel emissions set to reach record high in 2022

The Ukraine war and COVID recovery will push global emissions to record-breaking levels this year.

Europe News

Brussels aims to reduce air pollution through new vehicle standards

Particles coming from tyres will have new stricter rules to limit emissions. But Bas Eickhout, a Dutch Green MEP, said the proposals are weak and risk decades of harm to people's health and the environment.