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• Reference: 2020/4260
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 December 2020

Please state how much of the £22 million fund announced on 7 June 2019 has currently been allocated?

• Reference: 2020/2593
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 September 2020

It has been suggested that the savings on emissions from transport when working from home could be outweighed by the increased heating and light that people use at home. What work have you done on the environmental impact of working from home, both for GLA staff and businesses and organisations across London?

• Reference: 2020/2603
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 September 2020

I have received reports from across London of increases in bonfires in recent weeks and months. This will, in part be due to it being the summer, but also because of lockdown and Covid-19. How are you working with local authorities across London to reduce bonfires, particularly in residential areas and during the day, to reduce disturbance for residents but also to protect our environment and air quality?

• Reference: 2020/2100
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

On 24 June 2020 an article by Science of the Total Environment (Reference: STOTEN 140515) stated: “Our analysis shows that short-term exposure to air pollution (both NO 2 and PM2.5) is significantly correlated with an increased risk of contracting and dying from COVID -19, expanding on previous evidence linking high mortality rates in England (Travaglio, Popovic, Yu, Leal, & Martins, 2020), Northern Italy (Ogen, 2020 ) and USA (Xiao, Rachel C, Benjamin M, Danielle, & Francesca, 2020)”. What steps are you taking in response to this growing body of scientific evidence connecting air pollution and the transmission of Covid-19.

• Reference: 2020/2101
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

On 24 June 2020 an article by Science of the Total Environment (Reference: STOTEN 140515) stated “the PM2.5 and NO2 levels, potential contributors to COVID-19 transmission and fatalities, are relatively higher in LU stations than other transport environments. E.g. the median level of airborne PM2.5 in LU stations is several times higher than cycling”. Please provide a detailed statement on the actions being taken to tackle air pollution throughout the London Underground to reduce exposure for both passengers and staff. Please also state what evaluation has been undertaken as to whether there should be controls on access to specific London...

• Reference: 2020/2111
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

Does TfL consider the use of Ethylene glycol a suitable chemical for TfL contractors to use if they are undertaking maintenance work along London Underground lines? If it is considered a suitable chemical what measures would be expected in terms of storage and disposal of unused amounts of the chemical?

• Reference: 2020/2112
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

Further to your reply to 2020/1652 where you stated in relation to the trimming of grass verges “More wildlife-friendly management of all green spaces adds natural sound and colour that provides health and well-being benefits for many Londoners. I shall be publishing guidance later this year highlighting ways in which all green spaces can be enhanced for biodiversity.” Will you ensure such guidance also covers land alongside London Underground lines?

• Reference: 2020/1616
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

Further to your reply to question 2018/1300 please provide an update for the number of street trees felled by TfL since 2016 with a breakdown of the figures showing the reasons why the trees were cut down and whether or not they were replaced. Please also specify how many trees were felled alongside London Underground lines since 2016.

• Reference: 2020/1617
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

Please set out the overall policies that TfL adopts towards tree cutting and felling alongside London Underground lines, specifying (a) the consultation undertaken with local residents, (b) measures adopted to minimise tree felling where feasible, and (c) the specific timeframes adopted for tree cutting and felling to avoid the breeding season for nesting birds.

• Reference: 2020/0397
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 24 February 2020

What consideration have you given to the benefits of installing heat pumps in suitable parks and green spaces across London given the carbon saving potential of heat pumps?