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UK Shows Plans for Low-Carbon Heat Network in London

UK Shows Plans for Low-Carbon Heat Network in London

The UK government set out plans this week for one the country’s largest heat networks, which is slated to provide low-carbon heat to about 1,000 buildings in central London.  The network is part of a £1 billion ($1.29 billion) initiative to provide low-carbon heating throughout Westminster, a city and governmental hub within Greater London. The […]

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    Report: London Ultra Low Emissions Zone Succeeded in Curbing Harmful Air Pollution

    Report: London Ultra Low Emissions Zone Succeeded in Curbing Harmful Air Pollution

    In 2019, London Mayor Sadiq Khan established the world’s first 24-hour Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in central London to protect the city’s residents from deadly air pollution. The ULEZ imposed £12.50 fines on vehicles whose emissions exceeded certain standards. Two years later, Khan expanded the zone to include inner London within the boundaries of the North and South Circular roads.

    New App Shows Air Pollution Levels at London Tube Stations

    New App Shows Air Pollution Levels at London Tube Stations

    While taking public transit can help reduce pollution compared to individuals driving personal vehicles on the roads, there are some elements that leave more to be desired from passengers. For London Underground, the public rail often referred to as The Tube, poor air quality at various city stations has been a main concern. In response, […]

    London Seal Attack Highlights Importance of Respecting Wildlife

    London Seal Attack Highlights Importance of Respecting Wildlife

    A seal that had won the hearts of West London had to be put to sleep after a dog attack Sunday. The 10-month-old harbor seal, nicknamed Freddie Mercury, was taken to the South Essex Wildlife Hospital, where staff discovered he had a fractured flipper and dislocated joint, the hospital wrote on Facebook. They also said […]

    Teenage Activists Post Signs to Warn of Toxic Air in London Neighborhoods

    Teenage Activists Post Signs to Warn of Toxic Air in London Neighborhoods

    A group of teenagers, living in some of London’s most polluted communities, are posting roadsigns highlighting the disproportionate impact air pollution has on people of color. The campaign, organized by Choked Up, a group made up of self-described “Black & brown teens,” has posted signs throughout the city which warn “breathing kills” and “pollution zone,” […]

    ‘Car-Free Zones’ Launching in London

    ‘Car-Free Zones’ Launching in London

    By Jessica Corbett Following in the footsteps of leaders in Milan and New York City who are heeding global calls to #BuildBackBetter from the coronavirus pandemic, London Mayor Sadiq Khan on Friday unveiled plans to create “one of the largest car-free zones in any capital city in the world” to improve local air quality and […]

    Microplastics Are Raining Down on Cities

    Microplastics Are Raining Down on Cities

    Microplastics have been found everywhere in the world, from the depths of the ocean to the pristine mountaintops of the Pyrenees mountains to Arctic snow. Now a team of researchers in the United Kingdom is testing the concentrations of microplastics in cities. Sure enough, the tiny plastic particles are raining down on urban populations, as […]