"The level of toxic nitrogen dioxide pollution (NO2) in the air in London has fallen to within the legal limit for the first time since UK regulations were introduced in 2010, government data reveals. The figures, published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), revealed that London met the air quality standards rules in 2024, while Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool exceeded those limits."
"But the Labour mayor said the aim had been met in nine years by introducing Ulez. Sir Sadiq said he was "thrilled" the capital has lowered its nitrogen dioxide for the first time. "I remember being told that it would take 193 years to reach legal limits. I decided that this was unacceptable and thanks to the bold policies we put in place, we've managed to do it in just nine years - 184 years early.""
Government data shows London's nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentrations fell to within legal limits in 2024, the first time since UK regulations began in 2010. Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool continued to exceed the legal NO2 limits in 2024. The mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, attributed the improvement to the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) and said he was "thrilled". The Ulez began in 2019 and was extended across Greater London in August 2023, imposing a daily charge on the most polluting vehicles. NO2 is a toxic gas that exacerbates asthma and impedes lung development. Opposition to Ulez cited financial costs and rushed implementation.
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