EU environment ministers have approved stricter EU limits for air pollutants, such as harmful gases and particulate matter. This revision of the Ambient Air Quality Directive has been welcomed by environmentalists and public health advocates.
What's right: new cycle path between Arlon and Luxembourg.
The organization behind the cycling path aims to obtain the 'Express label' for it, meaning that the path will be suitable for a speed of 25 km/hour. According to a study, it should lead to a decrease in pollution and fewer traffic jams, which will result in greater productivity.
What's right: Air pollution has decreased
Air pollution in Europe has decreased over the past 20 years, a study finds. Get all the details in today's episode of "What's right with the world".