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EU Court Says France Failed on NOx Limits
The European Union’s Court of Justice says France has “systematically and persistently” exceeded nitrogen oxide emission limits since 2010.
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The European Union’s Court of Justice says France has “systematically and persistently” exceeded nitrogen oxide emission limits since 2010.
The ruling takes aim at diesel-powered vehicles, a significant source of NOx, Bloomberg News says. NOx can react with water vapor to form nitric acid, a contributor to respiratory problems, Bloomberg News says.
The court ruling addresses a lawsuit filed last year by the European Commission, agreeing that France failed to “implement appropriate and effective measures” to curb episodes of excessive NOx emissions.
Last year, Germany’s top court came to a similar conclusion by overruling the central government’s position that it has sole authority to enforce emission limits. The German court decision allows cities to impose their own local limits on diesels during high-pollution periods.
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