Tag Archives: Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)

Nearly every London school in high air pollution area, report says

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Almost every London school is in an area where air pollution levels exceed World Health Organization limits, City Hall analysis suggests. Figures show 98% of schools are in areas with toxic air quality, compared with 24% outside the capital. Rosamund … Continue reading →

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Londoners say asthma is triggered by toxic air pollution

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

More than 300,000 Londoners have said that their asthma is triggered by toxic air pollution as Sadiq Khan today doubles down on his commitment to expand the Ultra-Low Emission Zone. New research from Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation … Continue reading →

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New anti-idling campaign targets drivers in London

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Drivers who leave their engines idling are being targeted in a new campaign led by the City of London Corporation and Camden Council The ‘Engine Off, Every Stop’ campaign, which is being funded by the Mayor of London,  features posters … Continue reading →

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Majority of Londoners say pollution has hit health as doctors demand ‘bold action’

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

More than half of Londoners say their health has been worsened by air pollution, it was revealed today. Eight out of 10 people also believe that combating toxic air should be a priority, according to research for the capital’s 33 … Continue reading →

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Ulez Map, Car check, Charges And Start Date: What You Need To Know

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new vehicle emissions charge is to launch in central London, which could see some motorists pay a lot more to drive in the capital. The ultra low emission zone (Ulez) will be introduced this week in an effort to … Continue reading →

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Nine London streets in ‘ultra-low emission’ vehicle scheme

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Petrol, diesel and older hybrid cars have been banned from nine London streets in a “pioneering” scheme. Only electric cars, the newest hybrids, hydrogen vehicles and bikes or e-bikes will be allowed during the morning and evening rush hours in … Continue reading →

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London boroughs to impose ultra-low emission zones

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

All but the cleanest vehicles to be banned from nine streets in Islington and Hackney Two London councils are to ban all but the cleanest vehicles from some areas at peak times to help tackle the city’s air pollution crisis. In the … Continue reading →

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London ferries produce same pollution as hundreds of buses and trucks – but are not policed by tough new emission regulations

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

London ferries produce same pollution as hundreds of buses and trucks – but are not policed by tough new emission regulations Ferries used by commuters and tourists in the centre of London are spewing out pollution equivalent to hundreds of buses and … Continue reading →

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