A community group is providing new sensors to reduce air pollution in London’s most deprived areas.
Breathe London is a new community group, who monitor air quality, with the aim of reducing pollution levels in the capital.
In conjunction with Bloomberg, the group hopes to fully fund pollution monitoring devices to 60 community groups over the next three years.
The nodes will monitor pollution in the area, giving data on different levels of pollution throughout the day and will be attached to local lamp posts and walls.
It is making air quality data easily accessible and empowering Londoners with greater evidence to improve their health and the environment in their neighbourhood.
All data checks and calibrations are conducted by scientists at Imperial College London.
The programme is open to everyone, but Breathe London are keen to encourage applications from groups most affected by pollution.
They are looking for projects that can reduce local air pollution, include a strong aspect of community and are representative of London’s diversity.
Exposure to air pollution in London varies by age, relative depravation and ethnicity, with those in more deprived areas suffering from higher exposure, according to research carried out by Imperial College London.
The Mayor of London is investing over £750,000 in the Breathe London network, funding an initial 135 small sensors.
He said: “The new air quality sensors are an important part of our work to raise awareness of toxic air pollution across London, making it easier for Londoners to monitor air quality in their local area.”
Kew Gardens, The National Gallery, and the Science Museum will be joining the network to host sensors on their sites to form a ‘cultural network,’ sharing data and information with their visitors and supporters.
Deathly pollution
Air pollution was ruled as a cause for the death of Ella Kissi-Debrah in 2013 (Family Handout/PA Wire)
Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, who died in 2013, was the first person in the UK to have pollution listed on her death certificate.
Since then, over 4,000 Londoners have had pollution listed as a cause of death in the capital.
Research shows there are links between air pollution and a number of conditions, including heart disease, lung disease and dementia. It can also increase the risk of miscarriage.
ULEZ Expansion Hopes
Drivers of older and more polluting cars face paying£12.50 to enter the centre of the capital. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Toxic air pollution is the biggest environmental risk to Londoners’ health, and traffic emissions are the biggest source of toxic air in London.
Many areas across the city are exceeding the legal limits for pollution.
It is hoped that the recent ULEZ expansion will reduce air pollution across London boroughs.
It most commonly causes a shortness of breath and a cough and also reduces immunity to lung infections. This is worse for people with asthma.
It is hoped that the changes, announced on 25 October, will reduce harmful Nitrogen Dioxide by around 30% across London.
Submitted Article
Headline
Short Headline
Standfirst
Published Article
HeadlineFree air sensors to help Londoners monitor toxic air in their neighbourhood
Short HeadlineAir sensors help Londoners monitor toxic air
StandfirstThe move aims to improve health outcomes in areas with high levels of pollution.
A community group is providing new sensors to reduce air pollution in London’s most deprived areas.
Breathe London is a new community group, who monitor air quality, with the aim of reducing pollution levels in the capital.
In conjunction with Bloomberg, the group hopes to fully fund pollution monitoring devices to 60 community groups over the next three years.
The nodes will monitor pollution in the area, giving data on different levels of pollution throughout the day and will be attached to local lamp posts and walls.
It is making air quality data easily accessible and empowering Londoners with greater evidence to improve their health and the environment in their neighbourhood.
All data checks and calibrations are conducted by scientists at Imperial College London.
The programme is open to everyone, but Breathe London are keen to encourage applications from groups most affected by pollution.
They are looking for projects that can reduce local air pollution, include a strong aspect of community and are representative of London’s diversity.
Exposure to air pollution in London varies by age, relative depravation and ethnicity, with those in more deprived areas suffering from higher exposure, according to research carried out by Imperial College London.
The Mayor of London is investing over £750,000 in the Breathe London network, funding an initial 135 small sensors.
He said: “The new air quality sensors are an important part of our work to raise awareness of toxic air pollution across London, making it easier for Londoners to monitor air quality in their local area.”
Kew Gardens, The National Gallery, and the Science Museum will be joining the network to host sensors on their sites to form a ‘cultural network,’ sharing data and information with their visitors and supporters.
Deathly pollution
Air pollution was ruled as a cause for the death of Ella Kissi-Debrah in 2013 (Family Handout/PA Wire)
Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, who died in 2013, was the first person in the UK to have pollution listed on her death certificate.
Since then, over 4,000 Londoners have had pollution listed as a cause of death in the capital.
Research shows there are links between air pollution and a number of conditions, including heart disease, lung disease and dementia. It can also increase the risk of miscarriage.
ULEZ Expansion Hopes
Drivers of older and more polluting cars face paying£12.50 to enter the centre of the capital. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Toxic air pollution is the biggest environmental risk to Londoners’ health, and traffic emissions are the biggest source of toxic air in London.
Many areas across the city are exceeding the legal limits for pollution.
It is hoped that the recent ULEZ expansion will reduce air pollution across London boroughs.
The “biggest ever shock” to the oil market is now being felt on London forecourts, where soaring petrol and diesel prices are squeezing drivers and punishing those who depend on their vehicles for a living
Reports that Iran’s new Supreme Leader owns £200 million of London property have reignited debate over foreign wealth in the capital, but experts say the reality of who owns the city is far more complex.
