London experienced the top level of air pollution alert on Monday, leading one primary school to restrict outdoor time for young children. The black “very high” tiny particulate pollution readings occurred in the City, Westminster and three sites in Camden. A spokesman said: “The levels are so high that we have advised schools not to allow children outside until they can safely do so. London Mayor Sadiq Khan is introducing measures to combat toxic air pollution, including a daily £10 ($12) “T-charge” on high-pollution vehicles in the centre of the city.
London experienced the top level of air pollution alert on Monday, leading one primary school to restrict outdoor time for young children. The black “very high” tiny particulate pollution readings occurred in the City, Westminster and three sites in Camden. Red “high” alerts were also issued for 12 sites across the capital, including Brent, Ealing, Enfield, Greenwich, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea, Lambeth, Lewisham, Redbridge, Richmond and Tower Hamlets. London Mayor Sadiq Khan is introducing measures to combat toxic air pollution, including a daily £10 ($12) “T-charge” on high-pollution vehicles in the centre of the city.