Pollution île-de-france guide

Heatwave and pollution peak in Île-de-France: traffic restrictions on August 13 and 14

In response to the heatwave and pollution peak in the Île-de-France region, the Paris Prefecture de Police is extending its traffic restrictions on August 13 and 14, 2025. The speed limit has been lowered by 20 km/h on many roads, and telecommuting is strongly recommended to limit travel. We tell you all about it.

Pollution in Paris: Free residential parking extended on Thursday, August 14, 2025

Due to an episode of fine-particle air pollution, the City of Paris is extending free residential parking for the day of Thursday, August 14, 2025. This measure aims to encourage residents to use alternative modes of transport in order to reduce pollutant emissions.

Anti-pollution package activated: unlimited RATP transport for €4 in Paris and the Île-de-France region

When pollution peaks are announced in Paris and the Île-de-France region, RATP and Île-de-France Mobilités offer an anti-pollution pass: a 4 euro transport card that allows unlimited use of public transport for one day. The pass is activated on June 30, 2025, until the end of the pollution episode.

Heatwave in Paris: where can you find islands of coolness to keep the heat off?

As the heatwave settles over parts of France, Paris activates its network of "îlots de fraîcheur" (cool islands). Museums, libraries, parks, swimming pools and even churches: over 1,400 locations have been mobilized to protect residents from the heat, starting this Thursday, June 19.

Heatwave in Paris and the Île-de-France region: what to do in the heat?

In this very sunny period, a new heatwave is hitting the Paris region. While the sight of fine weather may be delightful, the rising temperatures do entail risks for our health. Here are the recommendations and advice to follow in hot weather.

Paris ring road: carpooling lanes now subject to checks and penalties

Carpool lanes are now open on the Paris ring road: checks are in place to ensure that these reserved lanes are used properly.

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.

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 spots to admire shooting stars and the sky in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Numerous shooting star nights punctuate the year, as do astronomical events, which can be admired weather permitting, in places with less pollution. But where can you find these rare gems in Paris and the Ile-de-France region?

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.

Heatwave at work: what are your rights in hot weather?

Faced with the heatwave raging in France, with 49 departments classified as "orange" and 4 as "red" this Tuesday, it's vital to know your rights at work, as well as employers' obligations in terms of employee health and safety.

Heatwave in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: who are the most vulnerable?

In the Paris Region, the heatwave is exposing 3.7 million people to increased vulnerability. According to the Institut Paris Région (IPR), 845,000 are particularly vulnerable because of their age. This is the warning offered by a recent study by 2022.

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.

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.