| Topic: | Defra Air Quality Grants for Wandsworth | |
| Posted by: | Tim Henderson | |
| Date/Time: | 04/01/13 21:51:00 |
| I see "Defra have awarded £2 million worth of air quality grants to 36 local authorities across England. The grants, which have been awarded to those authorities who have demonstrated innovative plans to tackle air pollution in our towns and cities, will fund 42 projects all over the country." http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/2012/12/31/2-million-air-pollution/ Included in the list for 2012/13 is LB Wandsworth CityAir Rollout £20,000 LB Wandsworth Emissions reduction analysis £8,621 CityAir appears to be a City of London initiative http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/business/environmental-health/environmental-protection/air-quality/cityair/Pages/default.aspx "We are asking all businesses to take small steps to reduce emissions of pollutants associated with buildings and transport. This could be the transport choice of employees, emissions associated with deliveries or with heating and cooling buildings. It all contributes to poor air quality." Some interesting suggestions in their Good Practice Guide : http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/business/environmental-health/environmental-protection/air-quality/cityair/Documents/Air%20Quality%20-%20City%20Best%20Practice%20-%20General.pdf "Wear a jumper to work" month ? Companies buddy up with local gyms to provide shower facilities if needed for "active transport" ? |