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New online map reveals exactly where Paris pollution levels are highest

New online map reveals exactly where Paris pollution levels are highest

MAP: How to check the air pollution levels near you in France

MAP: How to check the air pollution levels near you in France

Paris bans most polluting cars as heatwave leads to pollution spike

Paris bans most polluting cars as heatwave leads to pollution spike

After 'historic' court ruling, is France doing enough to tackle air pollution?

After 'historic' court ruling, is France doing enough to tackle air pollution?

What are the ten towns with the worst air pollution in France?

What are the ten towns with the worst air pollution in France?

How much has the EU done to fight pollution in France?

How much has the EU done to fight pollution in France?

The riddle of the Garfield telephones washing ashore on French beaches

The riddle of the Garfield telephones washing ashore on French beaches

Pollution spike prompts car ban in Paris and speed limit cut around France

Pollution spike prompts car ban in Paris and speed limit cut around France

2018

What you need to know about France's new (and tougher) car inspections

What you need to know about France's new (and tougher) car inspections

Areas of France on alert for air pollution spike as heatwave continues

Areas of France on alert for air pollution spike as heatwave continues

War on plastic leaves manufacturers clutching at straws

War on plastic leaves manufacturers clutching at straws

The towns in France with 'best and the worst' air quality

The towns in France with 'best and the worst' air quality

Smog Monday: Paris air pollution levels to hit dangerous high

Smog Monday: Paris air pollution levels to hit dangerous high

2017

Paris parents warned over possible health risks at 30 creches built on polluted ground

Paris parents warned over possible health risks at 30 creches built on polluted ground

Question: Can Paris really ban petrol cars by 2030?

Question: Can Paris really ban petrol cars by 2030?

Paris to go completely car-free this Sunday...well almost

Paris to go completely car-free this Sunday...well almost

The whole of Paris to go completely car-free just for one day

The whole of Paris to go completely car-free just for one day

Asthmatic yoga teacher sues France after 'near death' during Paris pollution spike

Asthmatic yoga teacher sues France after 'near death' during Paris pollution spike

Air pollution: France gets slapped with 'final warning' from EU

Air pollution: France gets slapped with 'final warning' from EU

Paris cuts public transport costs as smog looks set to stick around

Paris cuts public transport costs as smog looks set to stick around

Paris pollution prompts first vehicle ban under new sticker system

Paris pollution prompts first vehicle ban under new sticker system

Paris rolls out anti-pollution stickers for all vehicles (including foreign cars)

Paris rolls out anti-pollution stickers for all vehicles (including foreign cars)

Paris set to end free public transport during high pollution

Paris set to end free public transport during high pollution

Paris mayor ramps up war on polluting cars

Paris mayor ramps up war on polluting cars

2016

No traffic restrictions despite rise in Paris pollution levels

No traffic restrictions despite rise in Paris pollution levels

Paris set for (yet another) spike in pollution levels

Paris set for (yet another) spike in pollution levels

What do Parisians think of the pollution nightmare?

What do Parisians think of the pollution nightmare?

Paris makes public transport free as pollution level soars

Paris makes public transport free as pollution level soars

French docs demand action over deadly pollution levels

French docs demand action over deadly pollution levels

Paris to get fresh air this weekend, but pollution could return

Paris to get fresh air this weekend, but pollution could return

France extends driving bans (but motorists don't care)

France extends driving bans (but motorists don't care)

Pollution: Cost of making Paris public transport free hits €16 million and counting

Pollution: Cost of making Paris public transport free hits €16 million and counting

Pollution: Paris imposes driving restrictions for third day, but do they work?

Pollution: Paris imposes driving restrictions for third day, but do they work?

Pollution in Paris: What steps to take to breathe easy

Pollution in Paris: What steps to take to breathe easy

Pollution: Paris makes public transport free for second day

Pollution: Paris makes public transport free for second day

Paris makes public transport free to battle pollution spike

Paris makes public transport free to battle pollution spike

Where in France has the cleanest and dirtiest air?

Where in France has the cleanest and dirtiest air?

IN PICS: Walkers and cyclists take over Paris streets

IN PICS: Walkers and cyclists take over Paris streets

Paris warned about high level of ozone pollution

Paris warned about high level of ozone pollution

Plan to conquer Paris ring road for bikes and pedestrians

Plan to conquer Paris ring road for bikes and pedestrians

What does the Paris ban on old cars actually mean?

What does the Paris ban on old cars actually mean?

Air pollution in France kills 48,000 people each year

Air pollution in France kills 48,000 people each year

Forget bikes, Paris is set to roll out scooter rentals

Forget bikes, Paris is set to roll out scooter rentals

Strolling and selfies as the Champs-Elysees goes car-free

Strolling and selfies as the Champs-Elysees goes car-free

Where are the most polluted cities in France?

Where are the most polluted cities in France?

Champs-Élysées to ban cars once a month from May

Champs-Élysées to ban cars once a month from May

France's 'prettiest river' polluted by huge... butter slick

France's 'prettiest river' polluted by huge... butter slick

2015

Paris to ban cars when pollution levels peak

Paris to ban cars when pollution levels peak

Paris: First car-free day proves quiet success

Paris: First car-free day proves quiet success

Paris gears up for special 'Day Without Cars'

Paris gears up for special 'Day Without Cars'

Dirty air on Paris Metro poses health risk to staff

Dirty air on Paris Metro poses health risk to staff

Air pollution costs France '€100bn a year'

Air pollution costs France '€100bn a year'

Paris to return historic squares to the people

Paris to return historic squares to the people

Are top polluters funding Paris climate summit?

Are top polluters funding Paris climate summit?

France pulls up sunken tyres from artificial reefs

France pulls up sunken tyres from artificial reefs

Hollande and Merkel join forces for climate deal

Hollande and Merkel join forces for climate deal

Air on Paris Metro worse than on the peripherique

Air on Paris Metro worse than on the peripherique

Video reveals the dirty underbelly of Cannes

France looks abroad to find blame for smog

France looks abroad to find blame for smog

Leaders of world cities in Paris for climate change

Leaders of world cities in Paris for climate change

Paris ends smog-fighting curbs as air clears

Paris ends smog-fighting curbs as air clears

Paris pollution prompts free public transport call

Paris pollution prompts free public transport call

Paris bids to turn volume down in 'City of Noise'

Paris bids to turn volume down in 'City of Noise'

Paris mayor announces plans for 'car-free' day

Paris mayor announces plans for 'car-free' day

Paris mayor vows to ban coaches and trucks

Paris mayor vows to ban coaches and trucks

2014

Paris: Ban on log fires goes up in smoke

Paris: Ban on log fires goes up in smoke

Minister wants to ditch Paris ban on log fires

Minister wants to ditch Paris ban on log fires

Paris pollution: 'Like a room with eight smokers'

Paris pollution: 'Like a room with eight smokers'

Paris: Call for driving curbs as dirty air returns

Paris: Call for driving curbs as dirty air returns

Alps towns are among most polluted in France

Alps towns are among most polluted in France

Paris: New plan to avoid repeat of pollution crisis

Paris: New plan to avoid repeat of pollution crisis

Speed limits imposed as pollution returns to Paris

Speed limits imposed as pollution returns to Paris

France opens criminal probe into pollution spike

France opens criminal probe into pollution spike

Is Germany to blame for the Paris smog?

Is Germany to blame for the Paris smog?

Paris pollution: Driving curbs to be lifted

Paris pollution: Driving curbs to be lifted

Free public transport costs Paris €4m a day

Free public transport costs Paris €4m a day

Paris air pollution is 'putting lives in danger'

Paris air pollution is 'putting lives in danger'

2013

VIDEO: Paris chokes under record pollution

Paris shopping district is city's most polluted spot

Paris shopping district is city's most polluted spot

2012

Paris mayor declares war on turds and butts

Paris mayor declares war on turds and butts

Car rental scheme hit by vandalism

Car rental scheme hit by vandalism

2011

Algae suspected as boars found dead on French beach