One thousand London buses are to be retrofitted to reduce their PM10 and NOx emissions. Transport for London has been trialling equipment which is fitted to the exhausts of buses to reduce the amount of pollution they generate. 55 buses on routes 7, 10, 48, 49, 56, 148 and 205 will be retrofitted to cut PM10 levels […]
Campaigners launch clean air manifesto
The Clean Air in London campaign has published its manifesto for the Mayoral and London Assembly elections on 3 May 2012. The campaign is calling on all Mayoral candidates adopt policies to reduce pollution in the capital. The manifesto includes calls for the next Mayor to: Lead the fight to improve London’s air by championing […]
New Low Emission Zone rules come into effect
The third phase of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ3) comes into effect today, requiring drivers of larger vans, minibuses and specialist vehicles to meet emissions standards for the first time. Drivers of non-compliant vehicles face a daily charge of £100 or a £500 fine. In addition, emissions standards for HGVs, buses and coaches have been […]
Assembly hears calls for speedier action to tackle Heathrow pollution
Environment experts and local campaigners have backed plans to reduce pollution around Heathrow but called for them to be implemented more quickly. On Thursday the London Assembly’s Environment Committee heard from campaigners and representatives of airport operator BAA as part of its regular look at noise and air pollution around the airport. BAA told Assembly […]
Assembly to question stakeholders on Heathrow air and noise pollution
London Assembly members are to discuss the environmental impact of Heathrow airport on local residents and staff. Modelling by the Greater London Authority suggests the air around Heathrow is likely to continue exceeding legal limits for nitrogen oxides (NOx), despite measures in the Mayor’s Air Quality Strategy to tackle London’s emissions. At Thursday’s meeting, the […]
