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German air pollution rises despite green zones

Leslie, AndreFebruary 9, 2012

Since 2008, environmental zones in Germany have restricted where heavily polluting cars can drive, yet air pollution levels are higher than before the scheme began.

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Cars in Germany are required to display a sticker identifying how much particulate pollution the vehicle pumps out. The stickers are colour coded red through to green. Without a sticker, drivers face fines for entering any of the country's environment zones. Yet this week, Germany's Federal Environment Agency came out with some disappointing news for efforts to curb air pollution. 

Report: Andre Leslie