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Highest air pollution in UK around Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace suffers from the highest level of air pollution in the country with almost four times the European legal limit.

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NO2 emissions down by 20% says Mayor

Since the Mayor was elected, NO2 emissions have reduced by 20 per cent and the number of people living in areas exceeding NO2 limits has halved but he fully recognises the need to take further action.

This includes the introduction of the world's first Ultra-Low Emission Zone in central London from 2020, tougher requirements for taxis from 2018 and a £20million fund to tackle local problem areas.

These most ambitious measures will deliver enormous economic and environmental benefits for central London and will make this global city an even better place to live, work and visit.

– A spokesman for Boris Johnson

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