London's low emission zones save lives and money, new study finds

Driver slapped with Ulez fine despite having a compliant car - 'They're not getting £90 out of me!'

Drivers have slammed London's controversial Ulez scheme amid claims they are being fined for driving inside the zone, even though their vehicles are exempt from paying.The Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) has been the source of ire since it was introduced in 2019, with particular anger coming after London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced it would cover Greater London from 2023.Millions of people now live, work and study inside the Ulez charging area, wh…

London's low emission zones save lives and money, new study finds

New research from the University of Bath has revealed that Greater London's clean air policies—the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)—are not only improving the city's environment but are also delivering significant measurable public health and economic benefits.

Reduced sick leave among the benefits of London’s ULEZ

A team from the University of Bath has found that the progressive improvements to London’s air quality by the introduction of increasingly stringent restrictions on vehicles, has led to a notable drop in sick leave and led to annual health savings of £37m. More than 10 years of data was analysed to establish the respective benefits of Greater London’s Low Emission Zone and the subsequent Ultra Low Emission Zone. In the first instance the team fr…

Study proves health benefits of low emission zones

New research from the University of Bath has revealed that Greater London’s clean air policies are delivering “significant” public health and economic benefits. The study of the the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), published in the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, analysed more than a decade of data, finding that the introduction of the LEZ in 2008 and the ULEZ in 2019 significantly reduced harmful po…

Clean air zone impact on health revealed in new study

Greater London's low emission zone and the ultra-low emission zone are delivering significant public health and economic benefits, according to a new study.

WIDESPREAD USE OF PETROL-POWERED TOOLS COMPROMISE ULEZ AIR QUALITY

London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone has set the standard for clean air zones that are now commonplace across the country. However, research shows that the majority of the 32 boroughs within the zone are still using highly polluting petrol-powered tools to maintain outdoor spaces, compromising clean air commitments. The research, carried out by EGO Power+, saw Freedom of Information requests made to all London boroughs that are touched by the Ultra …