London's low emission zones save lives and money, new study finds

London's low emission zones save lives and money, new study finds

New research from the University of Bath has revealed that Greater London's clean air policies—the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)—are not only improving the city's environment but are also delivering significant measurable public health and economic benefits.

WIDESPREAD USE OF PETROL-POWERED TOOLS COMPROMISE ULEZ AIR QUALITY

London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone has set the standard for clean air zones that are now commonplace across the country. However, research shows that the majority of the 32 boroughs within the zone are still using highly polluting petrol-powered tools to maintain outdoor spaces, compromising clean air commitments. The research, carried out by EGO Power+, saw Freedom of Information requests made to all London boroughs that are touched by the Ultra …

Torrevieja Launches €87,000 Tender to Draft Low-Emission Zone

Torrevieja Promises Minimal Sanctions in Future Low-Emission Zones Torrevieja City Council has launched a tender worth €87,200 (VAT included) for the drafting of its low-emission zone (LEZ) project, funded through the ‘NextGenerationEU’ Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan. The Council, having already requested an extension for the LEZ implementation, has set a five-month timeframe for preparing the project. Initially, the city received…