The World Health Organisation published figures on 12 May 2016 which showed that London has breached safe levels of pollutant particles known as PM10. Almost 10,000 Londoners die prematurely each year, because of polluted air.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced on Friday (May 13) that he will launch a formal policy consultation in a matter of weeks on a major package of measures to tackle air pollution in London.
Announcing the consultation, the Mayor said: “I want to act before an emergency, which is why we need big, bold and sometimes difficult policies if London is to meet the scale of the challenge.”
FULL STORY: Sadiq Khan Pledges to Clean Up London’s Toxic Air
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As economies begin to reopen around the world, some cities are taking action to prevent widespread gridlock.
E-ZPass Could Limit the Effectiveness of NYC's Congestion Charge
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Report from London: Pollution Pricing Reduces Tailpipe Emissions
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Seattle Legalizes Co-Living
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Central Florida’s SunRail Plans Major Expansion
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NYC Officials Announce Broadway Pedestrianization Project
Two blocks of the marquee street will become mostly car-free public spaces.
For Some, Co-Housing Offers Social and Economic Benefits
Residents of co-living developments say the built-in community helps ease the growing isolation felt by many Americans.
New Map Puts Bay Area Traffic Data in One Place
The Traffic Monitoring site uses community-collected speed and volume data to reveal traffic patterns on local roads.
Electric Car Share Comes to Detroit’s Eastside
The program is operated by the Eastside Community Network and funded through the U.S. Department of Energy.
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