pollution

Volkswagen Braces for Emissions Fine Amidst Ongoing Scandal

7 days ago

Volkswagen, one of the largest car manufacturers in the world, is facing the possibility of a hefty fine of up to 200 million euros as a consequence of an ongoing environmental scandal. German authorities are preparing sanctions in response to violations discovered during the development and sale of cars that do not meet modern emission standards. This fine adds further pressure to the company, which has already suffered significant reputational damage following the 2015 "Dieselgate" scandal related to manipulation of emission data.

South African Government Targets Air Pollution in Johannesburg and Tshwane

5 months ago

The South African authorities have decided to take action to improve air quality in major cities like Johannesburg and Tshwane. This decision comes in response to worsening environmental conditions and rising illness rates among the population, linked to increasing air contaminants.