With 2015 set to be an
important step in combating climate change for future generations, the
European Union passed a series of environmental laws aimed at reducing its
carbon footprint throughout its Member States. Spain used to be known as a
leader in wind power generation in Europe - and the world - but because of the
financial crisis, Spain is only a shadow of what it used to be.
In the city of Madrid, progress
has stalled to reduce its NO2 emissions. However, that has apparently changed
according to El Pais. According to the Spanish newspaper, March 1st
will be the first day restrictions will be made on the amount of vehicles
circulating in the capital of the country. Looking to maintain NO2 levels
within 400 micrograms per cubic meter, the city of Madrid will apply
restrictions in several phases spanning three days.
Madrid follows the
examples of Lisbon, Paris, and London which have already established measures
aimed at reducing the amount of greenhouse gases within their bustling, city
centers. Specifically in Madrid, if the amount of NO2 exceeds a certain
threshold, parking in the city center will be restricted to only local
residents. This will (hopefully) motivate those looking to go to the center to
take public transport and ultimately reduce contamination in the center. Living
in Madrid and seeing these measures are great news for the environment, both
because it will motivate businesses to change or improve their portfolio to be
more sustainable.
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