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Where are the pollution hotspots?
A publication by Jenny Jones, Green Party Member of the London Assembly. This web page reflects my views as an individual Assembly Member and not those of the London Assembly.
The 50 most polluted places in the UK
The Government has released a list of the fifty most polluted stretches of road in the UK in 2013 to the campaign group Clean Air in London, and their predictions for the most pollution spots in future years.
The map below shows the sections of road with the highest nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels in 2013. You can:
- Click on the different years to see how the Government expect the hotspots to change if all the clean air policies are implemented
- Click on an icon to see the road number and the level of NO2 pollution expected
The darker the red, the worse the pollution levels.
Cleaning our air
This pollution problem isn't inevitable, we can clean London's air. These are three things I'd like to see the Mayor implement.
Traffic reduction
Reduce polluting traffic by lowering public transport fares, and by making it nicer and safer to walk and cycle.
Clean buses
Only buy hybrid buses and aim for zero emission (electric and hydrogen fuel cell) buses by 2020.
Ban on dirty vehicles
Bring forward the Mayor's Ultra Low Emission Zone, only allowing clean vehicles into central London.
What do you think about air pollution in London and the possible solutions? Let me know.