Pollution île-de-france guide

Fine particle pollution in Paris and the Ile-de-France region this Wednesday, recommendations

Airparif, the organization responsible for monitoring air quality in the Île-de-France region, has issued an alert bulletin for this Wednesday, March 5, 2025, warning of a fine particle pollution episode affecting the entire region. Current anticyclonic weather conditions will favor the gradual accumulation of fine particles over the region.

Pollution in Paris and the Île-de-France region: speed reduced by 20 km/h this Wednesday, March 5

Airparif announces an episode of particulate pollution this Wednesday, March 5, 2025: the air in Paris and the Île-de-France region is very bad. This has prompted the Préfecture de Police to extend the 20 km/h speed limit and free residential parking to limit the impact of traffic. We tell you all about it.

Pollution in Paris: free residential parking extended to Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Due to an episode of fine-particle air pollution, the City of Paris is announcing free residential parking for the day of Wednesday, March 5, 2025. This measure aims to encourage residents to use alternative modes of transport in order to reduce pollutant emissions.

Greater Paris EPZ: which cars will be banned in 2025?

Postponed several times, the traffic restriction for Crit'air 3 vehicles finally comes into force on January 1, 2025. Which vehicles are affected by this Low Emission Zone (LEZ)?

Weather: A cloud of Sahara Sand is forecast for the whole of France

Since the beginning of this week, an unusual meteorological phenomenon has been crossing France: a cloud of sand from the Sahara, carried by winds across the Mediterranean. Already present in the Occitanie region, this cloud will spread to Paris and the whole of the Île-de-France region from Wednesday, October 16, 2024. This veil of dust will affect air quality, while further incursions are expected next week.

Jour de la Nuit in Paris: an ecological event to combat light pollution

Every year in mid-October, France is plunged into darkness. This Saturday, October 12, 2024, Night Day is back for its 16th edition. Here's what you need to know about this day to raise awareness of night-time pollution.

The best places to see shooting stars in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Numerous shooting star nights occur throughout the year. These stars can be admired if the weather allows it, in places where pollution is less. But where to find these rare pearls in Paris and Ile-de-France?

Île-de-France: ozone pollution episode this Friday, July 19, 2024 - recommendations

Airparif announces a new episode of Ozone (O3) pollution this Friday, July 19, 2024 in Paris, but also throughout the Île-de-France region. Discover the recommendations to follow.

Noise pollution: discover the noisiest arrondissements in Paris

The French capital is one of the noisiest cities in Europe, and residents can feel it on a daily basis. Find out which three districts are particularly affected by noise pollution.

Traffic: new car-pooling sign on the road - watch out for the fine!

There's a new sign on the road, symbolized by a white diamond on a blue background, and you could be fined if you don't obey it. Its purpose is to encourage car-sharing, with a reserved lane.

La Fête de la Lavande 2023: picking, olfactory workshops and free ornithological outings

The SIAAP Lavender Festival celebrates its 21st anniversary this Saturday, July 1, 2023! Join this festive family event on the Seine Aval Achères/Maisons-Laffitte site. On the program: lavender picking, workshops, food-trucks, cruises on the Seine and lots of other surprises!

Pollution: a week of plastic weather in the capital

This week, 40 kilos of plastic rain are expected to fall on the capital. A changing weather report, to raise awareness of plastic pollution in Paris and will be published every day during the week of May 29, 2023.

Transportation in Paris: which are the most polluted metro stations in the network?

Parisian metro stations have three times more fine particles than the surface air. A new study reveals the most affected by this disturbing level of pollution.

Anti-pollution package: unlimited RATP transport for €3.80 this Friday in Paris and the Île-de-France region

Île-de-France Mobilités' €3.80 anti-pollution pass is extended this Friday, June 16, 2023. It allows Parisians to take unlimited public transport and leave their cars in the parking lot during pollution peaks.

Air pollution: the Council of State fines the French State to 10 million euros

This was a decision awaited by several environmental associations. This August 4, 2021, The Council of State has fined the French State to 10 million euros for not having acted enough against air pollution.

Climate bill: new “ecocide offense” voted by deputies

Major measure of the "Climate and Resilience" draft bill, the creation of a new "ecocide offense" has been voted in the night between Thursday March 18 and Friday 19, 2021 by commission deputies.

Covid: Does pollution boost the spread of coronavirus?

Could Covid-19 spread more in the event of local air pollution? This is the hypothesis raised by several researchers trying to determine the part of fine particles in the spread and transmission of the virus. Let us explain.

Pollution: speed reduced by 20km/h in Paris and Ile-de-France, this Wednesday

Pollution is back in Paris and therefore speed is reduced by 20km/h in Paris and Île-de-France on several roads, and only Crit'Air 0,1 and 2 cars are allowed to run on the beltway this Wednesday. And for good reason, the PM10 particle rate has exceeded the limit thresholds! The prefect recommends to differ road trips in the area.

Paris: 4th European city with the deadliest air pollution

What a sad study The Lancet issued on January 19, 2021. According to the British scientific magazine, Paris is the 4th European city with the deadliest air pollution. Every year, the French capital reports 2,500 nitrogen dioxide-related deaths.

Covid-19: reusing surgical facemasks prohibited by law in France

In France, it is legally prohibited to reuse surgical facemasks. This law goes against experts’ recommendations and leads to too much waste.