{"id":36651,"date":"2023-08-29T10:15:36","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T09:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=36651"},"modified":"2023-08-29T10:15:36","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T09:15:36","slug":"londons-ulez-expansion-will-drastically-reduce-pollution-related-deaths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/londons-ulez-expansion-will-drastically-reduce-pollution-related-deaths\/36651\/","title":{"rendered":"London\u2019s ULEZ expansion will drastically reduce pollution-related deaths, says mayor"},"content":{"rendered":"

The expansion of London\u2019s Ultra Low Emission Zone is set to reduce toxic pollutants and related deaths across the city.<\/h2>\n

The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) was originally introduced to a small part of central London in 2019. However, it has now been expanded to cover the outer boroughs of the capital and an extra five million people.<\/p>\n

The scheme aims to cut traffic emissions and air pollution by imposing a daily charge on vehicles that don\u2019t comply with emissions standards. This charge has been met with some opposition.<\/p>\n

However, Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, stressed: \u201cI decided to expand ULEZ because experts believe it will save lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt wasn’t an easy decision, but we cannot delay action when toxic air is linked with conditions like cancer and dementia<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Where will the Ultra Low Emission Zone expansion cover?<\/h3>\n

The original ULEZ covers central London up to its boundary in the North and South Circular roads.<\/p>\n

The expansion takes the zones up to the capital\u2019s borders with other counties and authorities, including Kent, Essex, and Buckinghamshire.<\/p>\n

The new area is 18 times larger than the current Ultra Low Emission Zone and will cover an extra five million people.<\/p>\n