France's low-emission zones fall victim to a shortsighted political class
- Posted on January 23, 2026
- By Le Monde
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France's low-emission zones fall victim to a shortsighted political class
EDITORIAL. Although air pollution, primarily caused by automobile traffic, is responsible for over 40,000 premature deaths each year in France, a proposal to eliminate low-emission zones is about to be put before Parliament. The move highlights just how challenging it is to implement environmental policies.
