transportation

Low Emission Zones in Cities Lead to Improved Health Outcomes, Study Finds

Low Emission Zones in Cities Lead to Improved Health Outcomes, Study Finds

A new review links low emission zones (LEZs) and congestion charging zones (CCZs) in cities to improved health outcomes, particularly for cardiovascular disease outcomes. The review started by examining more than 2,000 LEZ- and CCZ-related studies, and the researchers ultimately decided to analyze 16 studies on LEZs and CCZs in cities across Europe and Asia […]

Join our newsletter

The best of EcoWatch, right in your inbox. Sign up for our email newsletter!

    IEA Predicts Electric Car Sales Increase of 35% in 2023

    IEA Predicts Electric Car Sales Increase of 35% in 2023

    Last year was a good year for the electric vehicle market. Of new cars sold in 2022, electric cars made up 14%, or around 10 million units, globally. Now, the International Energy Agency (IEA) is predicting that growth to continue, with electric car sales expected to increase 35% in 2023 compared to last year. In […]

    Survey of Travelers Finds 76% Want More Sustainable Options

    Survey of Travelers Finds 76% Want More Sustainable Options

    A new travel report from Booking.com found that 76% of respondents hope to embrace sustainable travel plans over the next year. The survey also found that many travelers are looking into more ways to reduce their impacts while traveling, from reusing linens to turning off the AC in their hotels and other accommodations. In the […]

    New EPA Car Pollution Standards Could Lead to 67% New EV Sales by 2032

    New EPA Car Pollution Standards Could Lead to 67% New EV Sales by 2032

    In 2022, electric vehicles (EVs) made up just 5.8 percent of new car sales. But that number could jump as high as 67 percent by 2032 if the Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) follows through with tough new tailpipe emissions standards.  The new standards, which were shared with The New York Times Saturday by […]

    Paris Votes to Ban E-Scooter Rentals

    Paris Votes to Ban E-Scooter Rentals

    Paris held a citywide referendum Sunday on whether or not to ban e-scooter rentals in the city. While only about 8% of eligible voters turned out, nearly 90% of respondents voted for a ban. For some, e-scooters can provide a green mode of transportation for short distances. But these scooters have also posed several issues. […]

    Train Carrying Ethanol Derails and Catches Fire in Minnesota

    Train Carrying Ethanol Derails and Catches Fire in Minnesota

    A train carrying ethanol — an extremely flammable material that can cause coughing, eye-burning, dizziness, sleepiness and full unconsciousness — derailed on the outskirts of the small town of Raymond in Minnesota’s Kandiyohi County early Thursday, sparking a fire and evacuation orders under the cover of darkness.  The incident comes nearly two months after a […]