air pollution
Outer London car-related air pollutant 13% lower due to Ulez, City Hall says
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan extended the Ulez zone to cover all London boroughs on August 29 2023.
‘Low emission zones could reduce mental health problems’ – study
The new study found that air pollution – and potentially noise pollution – can have an impact on mental health.
‘Drinking less alcohol and reducing chance of diabetes cuts dementia risk’
In a new study some 161 risk factors for dementia were examined.
Attempt to overturn Ulez expansion in London blocked in the Commons
Labour MPs spoke at length against the Greater London Low Emission Zone Charging (Amendment) Bill.
Air quality around planned new schools in England ‘alarmingly poor’, study finds
Nearly nine in 10 new school sites exceed World Health Organisation targets on major air pollutants, researchers suggest.
Indians set world record celebrating Diwali
But the spectacular festivities came against the backdrop of soaring air pollution.
New Delhi shuts schools and limits construction work amid severe air pollution
New Delhi’s environment minister warned people about the smog situation worsening with Diwali.
£12.50 daily charge introduced as Ulez expands to include whole of London
People who drive in the zone in a vehicle that does not meet minimum emissions standards are required to pay the daily fee or risk a £180 fine.
Ulez expansion: Sadiq Khan accuses Government of ‘weaponising air pollution’
From Tuesday, the Ulez will be expanded to include the whole of the capital.
Cities must look to non-Ulez options to tackle air pollution, Starmer says
London’s Ulez will be expanded to cover the entirety of Greater London from August 29, a move overseen by the city’s Labour mayor Sadiq Khan.