-
Wasps, mosquitoes, hornets, ants: how to deal with summer insects in France
Natural repellents can keep some pests away
-
Ban on barbecues in Finistère in bid to limit wildfires
Restrictions in place in dozens of communes as authorities work to prevent repeat of 2022 blazes
-
Map: groundwater situation worsens in France, with 39% of levels already below normal
Water basins are seeing levels drop as summer heat continues
Crit’air sticker price reduces
Other cities are set to do likewise
Prices for the pollution rating Crit’air sticker for vehicles has been reduced from €4.18 to €3.62. Covering six categories from Green for electric vehicles to Grey for vehicles with Euro 2 pollution ratings, the stickers allow councils to ban vehicles during pollution peaks.
Paris has the most restrictive measures, a weekday ban on Grey and non-classified cars, while Grenoble, Lille, Lyon, Strasbourg and Toulouse have other options. Foreign vehicles also need a sticker. See tinyurl.com/y86vpjhd.