Pollution

Traffic queuing to use the Blackwall Tunnel in east London. Credit: Jack Taylor/Getty Images.

Sadiq Khan hints at potential price of toll for Blackwall Tunnel

54 UK beaches issued with raw sewage alert - see full list

Water bills could increase by 40% next year

Households warned water bills could rise by 40% to £680 per year

Harrowing image of a donkey desperately scavenging for food

Heartbreaking footage shows impact of plastic pollution on animals

Mowing the lawn burns more calories than water aerobics, researchers found (photo: Adobe)

No Mow May movement explained - what is it about?

Theresa Villiers MP has called for government powers to block the ULEZ expansion. (Photo by Andrew YATES / AFP via Getty Images)

ULEZ: MP calls for government power to block expansion

Ruth Fitzharris’ son in hospital following an asthma attack in August 2022. Credit: Ruth Fitzharris.

ULEZ ‘urgent’ if children to have ‘chance to grow up healthily’

Family playing at the seaside in winter, Instow, Devon, UK. (Photo by: Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

England’s most polluted beaches revealed

The government has proposed a ban of plastic wet wipes in England

Government to ban plastic wet wipes in England

Teenagers in London risk having high blood pressure due to long-term exposure to air pollution, a study has found

Teens at risk of high blood pressure due to London air pollution

A new report has shown the ULEZ has reduced pollution by 46% in central London. Credit: Getty Images

ULEZ: Emissions in central London cut by 46%, report says

Log burners that release too much smoke could land English households a £300 fine and lead to a criminal record.

What are the new log burner rules which could lead to a £300 fine?

New signs for the ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) are pictured in central London. Photo: Getty

ULEZ expansion: 51% of respondents in favour of widening scheme

A consultation on plans to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to cover almost the whole of the capital has been launched.

ULEZ expansion: Decision expected by end of 2022, Sadiq Khan hints

The capital’s top 10 worst polluted primary schools are all in one east London borough, shock data from a climate charity has revealed. Photo: AddressPollution.org

Revealed: The top 10 worst polluted primary schools

London seen through a haze of air pollution. Photo: Getty

Air pollution: Unsafe levels of smog across London

London seen through a haze of air pollution. Photo: Getty

Air pollution: All London homes exceed toxic pollution limits

Earth Day 2022 in London: date, what is it, and events near me

Exposure to air pollution in London increases severe Covid symptoms. Credit: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Sadiq Khan extends high pollution alert for the capital until Friday

Exposure to air pollution in London increases severe Covid symptoms. Credit: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Sadiq Khan issues high air pollution warning for London