London’s air quality

Question 1

What are London’s current air problems

Answer 1

• very polluted

- carbon monoxide smog

Question 2

What caused the bad air quality

Answer 2

• London is capital city and has 8.9 million
• cars/transport caused it
• industries added to it

Question 3

What problems has this caused

Answer 3

• co tributes to global warming
• smog
• 2019: 3600-4100 deaths were estimated to be attributable to air pollution
• respiratory problems and lung cancer are comment

Question 4

What are some solutions to thsi

Answer 4

• Deisal phase out by 2025 aim
• clear air zones
• pollution tax on old cars
• electric vehicles
• cycling routes
• cycling to work scheme

Question 5

Have these solutions been successful

Answer 5

• more than 90% reduction in number of Londoners living in areas exerting legal limits for nitrogen dioxide
• 22% reduction in NO2 across all of greater London
• reports that smog had cleared for some years
• 47000 fewer polluting vehicles being driven in the new zone on average day.