London

Waste

Sanitary bins could come to men's toilets in war on wet wipes

London Assembly call for bins to be placed in men's toilets so items that could cause blockages are not flushed away

clock 14 August 2018 • 3 min read

Automotive

Could city breaks in Europe really be as bad for your health as smoking?

Data compiled by Transport & Environment suggests health impact of particle pollution in cities such as London, Rome, and Paris may be as bad as smoking several cigarettes

clock 10 August 2018 • 4 min read

Policy

Net Zero Now: University of London to 'crowdsource' zero carbon strategy

University to convene meeting of experts in architecture, engineering and design to develop 2036 net zero target

clock 03 August 2018 • 1 min read

Energy

Mayor of London launches £500m business energy efficiency fund

Supported by several major banks and EU funding, the Mayor's Energy Efficiency Fund (MEEF) is aimed at public sector organisations and small businesses

clock 09 July 2018 • 3 min read

Biomass

Report: London's lost rivers could provide green heat source

Campaign group 10:10 publishes new research suggesting underground rivers could prove a valuable source of green heat for the capital

clock 09 July 2018 • 2 min read

Solar

Group-buying: London Mayor expands solar scheme after 4,000 sign up to first phase

Eight more boroughs join innovative new scheme designed to help households and businesses reduce the cost of solar installations

clock 02 July 2018 • 2 min read

Solar

London's 'first virtual power plant' to use only rooftop solar and batteries

Bolstered by batteries, the Barnet system will be powered solely by solar panels on people's roofs

clock 25 June 2018 • 2 min read

Technology

Greenwich re-powers rubbish collection with 'world's first' electric bin lorry

Old refuse truck fitted with electric motor for cleaner, quieter and cheaper rubbish collections

clock 21 June 2018 • 2 min read

Policy

The impact of nature shouldn't be forgotten in the battle to improve London's air quality

On Clean Air Day, West End Company's Dan Johnson argues nature has a crucial role to play in cleaning up London's air

clock 21 June 2018 • 4 min read

Carbon Accounting

City of London opts for 100 per cent green power

From October 2018 London's Square Mile governing body will source 100 per cent green electricity

clock 15 June 2018 • 1 min read