Five things the EU does for the environment
The EU has been prioritizing the protection of the environment with decisions such as putting an end to single-use plastics or greater control of chemical products.
Nearly 50% of transport pollution deaths linked to diesel: study
Some 385,000 people worldwide died prematurely in 2015 from air pollution caused by vehicle exhaust emissions, a US study has found, singling out diesel engines as the main culprit.
Air pollution: Here’s where the EU’s highest nitrogen dioxide levels are
Which European cities have the worst air quality? This interactive graphic shows where the concentration of nitrogen dioxide is the highest.
EU air quality slowly improving but still deadly: report
Air pollution is slowly easing in EU countries but still causes nearly half a million early deaths each year, the European Environment Agency (EEA) says in its annual report.
EU ministers split on auto emission curbs
EU ministers are battling over the extent of emission cuts to be imposed on carmakers, in the wake of a warning by UN experts on the dangers of global warming.
EU report blames poor air quality for 400,000 deaths per year
Air pollution causes about 400,000 premature deaths across Europe annually, the European Court of Auditors said.
German diesel vehicle bans: who stands to lose out?
A top German court rules that older diesel vehicles can be banned from parts of city centres to reduce air pollution, with potentially far-reaching consequences for Europe's top economy.