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Paris warned about high level of ozone pollution

Parisians have been warned that there will be a high level of air pollution on Thursday, August 25th.

Environment

Where are the most polluted cities in France?

A new study from environmental group Robin des Bois (which literally translates as Robin Hood) has measured air and water pollution across the country, with worrying results.

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Paris: First car-free day proves quiet success

Paris's first car free day was hailed as a success after tens of thousands of pedestrians and cyclists took over swathes of the city from vehicles. Take a look at some of the best images.

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Paris gears up for special 'Day Without Cars'

Pollution-choked Paris will get a breath of fresh air on Sunday with traffic seriously curtailed across much of the city for several hours as the French capital celebrates a "Day Without Cars.

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France looks abroad to find blame for smog

After France recorded more spikes in air pollution in recent months, the minister of ecology has turned her sights on France's neighbours, suggesting that they may be contributing to the dirty air that settles some cities, notably Paris.