New London Plan has included Kingston for significant change which involves high density housing. Kingston residents are concerned that this could lead to environmental issues.
Category: Environment
Review: Underrated ‘Dark Waters’ revealed shocking reality of chemical pollution
Dark Waters is a “must-see film” not only because Mark Ruffalo, who played Bilott, gave an Oscar-worthy performance, but because it exposes the chilling fact that the majority of us have been exposed to the toxic chemical Teflon.
The Kingston Cycling Campaign: Boosting bicycle use in the local area
Cycling infrastructure in Kingston has improved massively since 2014, when Transport for London awarded the borough with a £32 million grant to encourage bicycle riding.
Kingston Council to plant hundreds of new trees this winter
Kingston Council has finalised plans to plant 540 new trees across the borough by March 2021.
Arsenal become first Premier League club to join UN climate action plan
Arsenal have become the first Premier League side to sign up to the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework, according to a statement issued by the club.
New charity launches with a mission to protect local nature, wildlife and heritage
A new charity, Habitats & Heritage, dedicated to looking after nature, wildlife and heritage, in south and west London launched on November 5.
Kingston conservation raises more than £18,000 to reintroduce extinct water vole
A Kingston conservation group has collected £18,250 in donations from the public in just two months, to help return the native water vole to Hogsmill River.
Kingston Council highlights local projects ahead of UK Clean Air Day
Kingston Council has been highlighting local projects, signposting schemes and raising awareness on air pollution in preparation for Clean Air Day this Thursday, October 8.
Coronavirus anxiety: how to cope with isolation
The global coronavirus pandemic has resulted in social lockdowns across the world, with UK citizens told to stay indoors, avoid non-essential travel, and maintain a
KU Biodiversity Action Group find signs of amphibian disease in Penrhyn Road campus pond
KU Biodiversity Action Group found frogs with amphibian disease, thin torsos and hind legs, living in Penrhyn Road campus pond during annual pond weeding