London building developers ordered to help fight capital's 'toxic air'

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London building developers ordered to help fight capital's 'toxic air'

New planning guidance announced by the Mayor of London will mean future developments have to include measures to mitigate impacts on air quality

Developers in London will have to assess the impact new building projects could have on local pollution levels before proceeding with construction, under plans unveiled by Mayor Sadiq Khan yesterday...

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