Proposal to implement a low emission zone
Overview
Nitrogen dioxide is a brown gas, with the chemical formula NO2. It is chemically related to nitric oxide (nitrogen monoxide), a colourless gas with the chemical formula NO. NO2 is released into the atmosphere from the burning of fossil fuels (i.e., coal, gas etc.). We have collected air pollution data around Edinburgh and mapped it out to identify the areas with the highest levels of pollution. This consultation focuses on one of these areas and outlines our proposal to implement a low emission zone (LEZ) in the centre of the focus area. We want to hear your views on the the proposed LEZ, along with any ammendments you would make to the proposed area. Click on the link below to take part in this activity.
Watch the below video to find out more about transitioning cities towards low carbon connected transport systems:
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Events
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Pollution and children
From 13 Apr 2022 at 12:00 to 13 Apr 2022 at 13:30This talk will be led by Professor John Smith at The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre, 25 Palmerston Place. He will be talking about air pollution around Edinburgh, current research into the effects it is having on the development of children, and offer advice on how we can improve air pollution levels. The session will last around 45 minutes, with 45 minutes for a Q&A at the end.
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Making your business more sustainable
From 21 Apr 2022 at 09:00 to 21 Apr 2022 at 12:00This talk will be led by Andrew Matthews, a researcher at Edinburgh University who specialises in up and coming technologies that can be used by businesses to reduce the impact they have on the environment. The talk will last an hour, and we are offering slots for you to chat 1:1 with a member of the team to gain personalised advice on how to make your business more sustainable.
Interests
- Climate
- Transport
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