A recent study reveals that plug-in hybrid cars emit up to 4.6 times more CO2 in real-world conditions than the approved values, highlighting a growing gap between real emissions and those measured during homologation tests. (translated)
The prefecture is calling for immediate emergency measures to ensure the safety of the Fibre Excellence factory in Tarascon, whose electrical installations have been shut down, leading to risks of pollution and fire. (translated)
Danger with the closure of the Fibre Excellence site in Tarascon! The risk of pollution or industrial incident is very real, at a site classified as SEVESO. We urge the prefecture to come to its senses and entrust the closure of the site to the employees, the only holders of... (translated)
The new law on ultra-fast fashion in France imposes financial penalties on the main polluters of the textile industry, such as Shein and Temu, in order to reduce their environmental impact starting from September 1st. (translated)
A ship was hit by three "unknown projectiles" in the Strait of Hormuz, without causing any casualties or pollution, according to the British maritime agency UKMTO. (translated)
Starting September 1, France will implement the polluter pays principle, requiring industries to pay a fee of 100 euros for every 100 grams of PFAS discharged into water, in response to the increasing contamination of drinking water by these chemical substances. (translated)
To try to limit waste and pollution, a project will explore, with voluntary pharmaceutical groups, an extension of the shelf life of certain medications in France. (translated)
BELGRADE — STOP POLLUTING THE DANUBE! 🇪🇺🌊 The Danube is one of Europe’s great rivers. It is not a sewer. Belgrade must finally end the discharge of untreated wastewater into the Sava and Danube and build the modern treatment infrastructure that every major European capital https://t.co/UV0aYKpfUa #Danube #Pollution #Belgrade #RS #EU
Important discovery. 1. The problem: invisible plastics everywhere in the water Plastic does not disappear. It breaks into smaller and smaller fragments. We talk about microplastics when the pieces are less than 5 millimeters, and about nanoplastics when they... (translated)
Il faut bloquer les prix du carburant. Pourquoi ? Parce que TOUTES les autres méthodes reviennent à faire payer la note aux Français. Nous, ce que nous voulons, c'est que ça soit Total et les pétroliers qui paient l'addition. Aux pollueurs de payer, pas aux citoyens. https://t.co/T1Kn0vdBJl #Carburant #Pollution #Économie
The Climate Threat To Pregnancy Is Here — Health Systems Aren’t Ready 🚨 Extreme heat & air pollution are raising the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth & premature birth. Yet pregnant women are still missing from much of the world's climate & health policy. https://t.co/ltv84mrlLC #ClimateCrisis #PregnancyHealth #WomenInPolicy #Nospecificcountrycodesarementionedinthetweet.
In Var, violent storms have caused several wildfires due to lightning strikes and rainfall of up to 80 mm in 24 hours, resulting in power outages for up to 26,000 households and the temporary suspension of swimming at certain beaches due to pollution. (translated)
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Amazon's project in Texas, a massive gas plant, is likely to become the largest source of pollution in the United States by emitting up to 33.2 million tons of CO2 per year, far exceeding the emissions of the most polluting coal plant in the country. (translated)
⛽📄 A new report from @climatecosts examines how the #oilandgas industry promoted "natural" gas as a climate solution for decades, despite evidence of methane emissions and #pollution. Read more about the findings & send a Climate Warning ⚠️ https://t.co/eDOetlTdpQ #oilandgas #methane #ClimateWarning #Nospecificcountriesarementionedinthetweet.
A fire in the High Fens has generated significant concentrations of fine particles (PM2.5 and PM10), recognized as particularly dangerous because they can penetrate the lungs and the bloodstream, prompting authorities to recommend that residents minimize their travel and close windows and ventilation. (translated)
The French government has authorized the use of autonomous delivery robots, a technology already proven in the United States and the United Kingdom, aimed at simplifying the delivery of packages and meals while reducing pollution and noise in urban areas. (translated)
The Brussels canal is in "pitiful condition," overrun by green algae and increased pollution, causing the death of fish, according to Brussels Environment and local associations, which emphasize the link with sewer overflow and the presence of organic matter. (translated)
The residents of Koekelberg in Brussels express their exasperation at the constant noise of planes flying over the area, making daily life difficult especially during heatwaves, while accusing the government of contempt for their well-being through what they consider an irresponsible air policy. (translated)
A French department, Moselle, has been placed on pollution alert due to a significant forest fire in the Fagnes region of Belgium, leading to precautionary measures against a peak in air pollution. (translated)
