Further measures for England as new virus variant found - rte

Millions more people in England will face escalated Covid-19 lockdown measures from St Stephen's Day, as ministers acknowledged mounting concern about the spread of coronavirus.

India court bans firecrackers in pollution-hit cities citing virus surge - France 24

India's environmental court on Monday ordered a ban on firecrackers during the country's biggest annual festival in cities battling hazardously poor air quality, citing a link between pollution and a coronavirus surge.

EU moves to full ban pesticides that harm bees

The European Union has made a key breakthrough to completely ban pesticides that harm bees and their crop pollination.

Taiwan to Ban All Single-Use Plastics by 2030

A new plan announced by Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets a timetable for completely phasing out single-use plastic items such as straws, cups and shopping bags by 2030.

Germans divided over diesel vehicle ban ahead of landmark court ruling

Germans are divided on the issue of urban driving bans on diesel vehicles, as the Federal Administrative Court is poised to assess the issue on Thursday, a survey has found.

China to impose annual fishing ban in Yellow River

China will ban fishing in the Yellow River, the second longest river in the country, between April 1 and June 30 each year starting from 2018, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.

Paris introduces "car-free" day to promote environmental protection

Paris has banned private cars from its central area for seven hours on Sunday in a bid to promote the fight against pollution and climate change.

Indigenous Australians call for ban on fishing in traditional waterways

Indigenous Australians in the Northern Territory (NT) have called for a ban on commercial fishing in their waterways.

China says no to 'foreign garbage'

China's cabinet said Thursday "foreign garbage" will be entirely banned from entering the country as authorities plan stricter management on solid waste imports.

UK to ban new petrol and diesel cars from 2040

The UK government is set to announce a complete ban on the sale of all petrol and diesel fuelled cars from 2040, when all vehicles must be fully electric.

Hanoi lawmakers to ban motorbikes by 2030

Hanoi lawmakers have voted to place a blanket ban on motorbikes by 2030 to reduce traffic congestion, despite opposition from the public, as well as transport experts.

Sécheresse: la région du Cap déclare l'état de catastrophe naturelle

Le gouvernement provincial du Cap-Occidental, la région de la ville du Cap en Afrique du Sud, a déclaré lundi l'état de catastrophe naturelle en raison de la pire sécheresse enregistrée depuis plus d'un siècle dans cette zone.

Climat: pour Trump, l'accord de Paris n'est pas "légalement contraignant"

Le président américain Donald Trump ne pense pas que l'accord de Paris sur le climat est "légalement contraignant" et s'interroge actuellement sur la façon de le rendre intéressant pour les USA, selon un haut-fonctionnaire à la Maison blanche.

Peru hit by drinking water shortage

Carrying bottles, buckets and other containers, thousands of residents of Lima are in the streets in search for drinking water, as restrictions or cuts have affected Peru's capital for the fifth straight day.

Poland "strongly critical" about EU emission rulings: development minister

Poland is strongly critical about the EU's new proposals regarding CO2 emissions as they endanger its energy, steel and mining industries, Polish Development Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said Wednesday.

Dense fog disrupts air, train services in Indian capital

A thick blanket of fog enveloped the Indian capital early Tuesday morning, severely disrupting air and rail services.

Paris restricts traffic on new pollution episode

A new peak in air pollution forced Paris authorities to restrict tragic in French capital on Dec. 16, Paris authorities said on Thursday.

Paris lifts traffic restriction due to expected improvement in air quality

Alternating traffic imposed in Ile-de-France region since Dec. 6 on high pollution level, will be removed over the weekend due to an expected improvement in air quality, Paris prefecture said on Friday.

Paris limits traffic for fourth day running due to high pollution level

Vehicles are to be banned from circulating in Paris and in 22 neighboring municipalities on Friday for the fourth successive day due to poor air quality, the city authorities said on Thursday.

Smog to hit Beijing again after short break

Beijing is expected to be shrouded in smog after it experienced a long-awaited sunny day on Monday, according to the National Meteorological Center.