Genewa Offers Free Public Transport to Tackle Pollution Spike
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Summary
Geneva is temporarily offering free public transport to combat a severe spike in ozone pollution, a first for Switzerland. The measure aims to reduce emissions and alleviate health issues like breathing problems and asthma attacks caused by the pollution.
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· 2 pulledPublic transport will be temporarily free of charge in Geneva, in a first for Switzerland, as part of a series of measures aimed at tackling a spike in pollution in the city.
Geneva is experiencing a severe peak of ozone pollution - a harmful gas that can cause problems breathing and can trigger headaches and asthma attacks.
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