ULEZ expansion declared 'success' as London NO2 emissions fall 20 per cent

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ULEZ expansion declared 'success' as London NO2 emissions fall 20 per cent

Mayor's Office reveals expansion of ultra-low emission zone has had positive impact on air quality, as it convenes gathering of Mayors from around the world to explore how to further improve air quality

Harmful NO2 emissions across London have been reduced by 20 per cent over a six-month period following last year's expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), a new City Hall report has revealed....

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