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• Reference: 2020/2154
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

In the June 2020 DEFRA report, Estimation of changes in air pollution emissions, concentrations and exposure during the COVID-19 outbreak in the UK, experts said that: “it would not be surprising if there was a link between exposure to air pollution (past or present) and the occurrence or severity of COVID-19 infection.” Given this, will you look at extending the boundaries of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) out to the existing Low Emission Zone boundary to improve and expand the reduction in NO 2 already seen within the current ULEZ borders?

• Reference: 2020/1652
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

Due to reduced staff numbers some local authorities have left grass verges untrimmed, except for where vegetation is impeding sight lines. Will you encourage all London boroughs to continue, or introduce, this practice given the environmental gains, such as a reduced carbon footprint and an increased habitat for native flora and fauna?

• Reference: 2020/1653
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

The recent relaxation of lockdown rules by the government has meant more Londoners are using our many wonderful green and open spaces. However, we are now seeing huge volumes of rubbish left in our parks. What will you do to encourage Londoners to leave no trace?

• Reference: 2020/1654
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

Emerging scientific evidence from the University of Bologna and University of Toronto demonstrates there could be a relationship between particulate air pollution and the spread of viruses, such as coronavirus. Will Transport for London (TfL) undertake research to understand the impacts of air pollution on virus spread, both above ground and within the underground system?

• Reference: 2020/1468
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 21 May 2020

When will you: a) reintroduce the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and Congestion Charge, and b) confirm the start date for stricter rules on the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) to control pollution and traffic in London?

• Reference: 2020/1443
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 19 March 2020

How do you expect London to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 when your Mayoral strategies have 2050 targets?

• Reference: 2020/1000
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 19 March 2020

As of April 2019, no measures have been taken by local authorities to enforce the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) in the first year of this new regulation. What work are you doing to help increase enforcement activity in every London borough?

• Reference: 2020/1005
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 19 March 2020

As part of RE:NEW, how much solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity has been installed since the launch of the Solar Action Plan in 2018?

• Reference: 2020/1011
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 19 March 2020

In 2019, what percentage of London’s total carbon emissions came from the domestic sector, the commercial sector and the transport sector, and what proportion of these are from the activities of GLA functional bodies?

• Reference: 2020/0409
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 24 February 2020

Thank you for your response to my question 2020/0052. You have stated you will publish a London Solar Map. When will you do this?