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No more pedalling the cycle lane myth: for a less congested London, we need fewer cars

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Charging infrastructure development must catch up if the UK’s smart transport system and carbon reduction ambitions are to be realised, says Thomas Newby, chief operating officer of Tonik Energy.

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Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 23 - Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health, and equity

Urban Exchange Podcast

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The latest news on air quality challenges and solutions for smart city projects across the world.

C40 Cities launches global air quality marathon

Climate action25 Jul 2024

Polling from cities on five continents shows 90 per cent of residents want to prioritise action to improve air quality with widespread support for transforming streets.

City of London and boroughs launch air quality tool

City of London and boroughs launch air quality tool

Air quality24 Jun 2024

Air Aware shows live particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide levels in Square Mile and neighbouring areas so that people can lower exposure to air pollution.

City of London invites input into air quality strategy

City of London invites input into air quality strategy

Air quality04 Jun 2024

Its proposed new strategy goes beyond the City Corporation’s statutory obligation, working towards the latest guidelines from the World Health Organisation.

London plans to install air filters in polluted schools

London plans to install air filters in polluted schools

Air quality20 Feb 2024

City Hall research is underway to ascertain the best type of air filter that will be used with installation in the first pilot schools later this year.

2023 Ashden Awards: climate champions announced

2023 Ashden Awards: climate champions announced

Climate action23 Nov 2023

Oranisations bringing affordable clean energy to a refugee camp and building 500 minigrids in Nigeria are among the winners in the climate charity’s awards.

London-wide clean air zone drives down pollution further

London-wide clean air zone drives down pollution further

Air quality31 Oct 2023

Data shows 10 percentage point increase in vehicle compliance in outer London, up from 85 per cent when the Ulez expansion plan was announced in May 2022.

Ultra low emission zone expanded London-wide

Ultra low emission zone expanded London-wide

Air quality29 Aug 2023

Mayor Sadiq Khan said expanding Ulez was a difficult, but necessary decision to save lives, protect the health of children and tackle the climate crisis.

How much do consumers care about green transport options?

How much do consumers care about green transport options?

Rail Travel27 Jun 2023

Despite being a greener alternative, train travel remains second choice for most European passengers with air often outcompeting rail in three critical areas.

£30m clean air initiative launches at London Climate Week

£30m clean air initiative launches at London Climate Week

Air quality26 Jun 2023

Breathe Cities is a partnership between Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Clean Air Fund, and C40 Cities to save lives, improve health, and reduce air pollution.

E-scooter operators help support London’s Ulez expansion

E-scooter operators help support London’s Ulez expansion

Micromobility30 Jan 2023

To encourage Londoners to scrap their vehicles and switch to more sustainable transport options, Dott, Lime and Tier have launched discounted and free rides.

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OnDemand Panel Debate (11 Dec): Going behind the scenes of Dallas’ smart city initiatives

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London transforms streets for World Car Free Day

Londoners are being encouraged to mark the day on Sunday 22 September with 200 streets transformed into temporary spaces for play and social gatherings.

Edinburgh launches on-street bus tracking system

Displays offer live departure information and will soon offer details of diverted routes and disruptions for multiple operators, including train and air travel.

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Smart cities are only as good as their connectivity

The promise of smart cities needs a strong network to back it up, writes Jamie Hayes, Mobile Network Operators Director,...

Cities prepare for the electrification of transport in an ever-changing world

E-mobility is set to transform all aspects of transportation across the next decade as the technology becomes ...

Greenwich’s smart city benchmarking toolkit for adaptability and resilience

Allan Mayo, Smart City Strategist, DG Cities, outlines how DG Cities is using an evidence-based tool to ensure its ...

New smart city roles for telcos

5G’s importance for smart cities has been underplayed

Everyone talks about 5G hype but Kevin Hasley RootMetrics & IHS Markit argues that the importance of 5G to connected ...

London’s ULEZ could be 'generation-defining', but only with the right technology

As London’s ULEZ goes live, Vincent Lemage, Genetec, explores how it will be enforced and how to ensure the initiative ...

It takes a village: How to cultivate innovation across your smart city

Alex Goryachev, Cisco, looks at the role of innovation centres in smart cities and how to set them up for success.

How smart cities can leverage open innovation to accelerate digital transformation

How metro mayors can lead the sustainable cities charge

Ashden’s Faye Scott urges the UK’s metro mayors to be bold to drive smarter, more sustainable cities.

Collaboration is the key to smart(er) cities

Combining citizen data with data from IoT systems and smart city sensors can help create truly actionable and life-...

Electric cars: Leading the charge

Electric vehicles hold enormous potential but their deployment so far has fallen short. Jacob Klimstra, Senior Energy C...

Making smart cities secure: intelligent networks in Europe, by Chris Mason, director of business development, EMEA, Rajant Corporation

Robust communication networks are the glue to holding our smart cities together

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We assess the current trends in air quality monitoring and improvement, identifying projects, policies and technologies that are aiding cities in creating more liveable and breathable urban environments.

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 23 - Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health, and equity

Urban Exchange Podcast

Tune into the latest Urban Exchange podcast, where guests from the city of Buenos Aires City Government and Yale University discuss the links between climate, health and inequity.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 23 - Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health, and equity

Urban Exchange Podcast

Tune into the latest Urban Exchange podcast, where guests from the city of Buenos Aires City Government and Yale University discuss the links between climate, health and inequity.

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How the holistic approach is central to the Covid-19 recovery

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – London

The long term-impact of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union and the country’s poor performance in the Covid-19 pandemic, are among the complex set of challenges it faces if London is to remain one of the world’s most influential and enviable cities.