Kingston council has unveiled plans to turn 100 existing lampposts into charging points for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles by summer 2021. The council has
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Traffic jams in Kingston produce emission levels 76 per cent higher than national average
Drivers in Kingston spend an average of 12,534 hours in traffic delays in a lifetime and produce more than 18,000 kg of carbon emissions per car.
COMMENT: Blame fast fashion brands- not the people who buy from them
It is all too easy to blame the consumers who buy fast fashion. But sadly, it costs to shop with good morals. Blame should be pointed towards fast fashion companies, which cause the environmental damage — not at those who need to buy cheaper clothes.
Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler to host exclusive online charity event
The illustrator of The Gruffalo will host an online drawing extravaganza to raise money for charity Habitats and Heritage on December 5.
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.
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.
Kingston’s parks are the most improved in London
Kingston was named the most improved London Borough for parks ranking at number 19 out of 33 boroughs last week. The announcement, made in an
Surrey plants seeds to tackle climate change
Surrey County Council (SCC) planted the first of 1.2 million trees at the Surrey Hills Wood Fair at the Surrey Hills Wood Fair. The Surrey Hills
Local Extinction Rebellion group say they are more than climate activists
Kingston-based climate activists who have been at the heart of the demonstrations in London have insisted they are more than just eco-warriors. Extinction Rebellion has