We’ll share the results of this local and practical ‘citizen science’ project to measure local air quality, and hear from knowledgeable speakers who are involved with this challenge.
All welcome to take part in this urgent discussion, look at the issues in depth, and consider: ‘what’s to be done?’
When: Wednesday 26th Nov, 1930-2100
Where: Tooting United Reformed Church, Rookstone Road SW17 9NQ
Speakers:
Samantha Heath – CEO, London Sustainability Exchange
Rex Osborn – Borough Councillor, Graveney Ward
Houda Al-Shafiri – Head of Public Health, Wandsworth Borough Council
David Thorne – Co-Chair, Transition Town Tooting
TTT has been running a campaign on air pollution locally in collaboration with London Sustainability Exchange and with Battersea and Wandsworth Trade Union Council. We have carried out ‘citizen science’ measurements around Tooting, and our surveys have produced some interesting results.
See a graphic summary of the local results by clicking here.
- Some parts of Tooting High Street record levels of nitrogen dioxide that are 2 to 3 times higher than the European safe exposure limit
- The Mayor of London’s ’ultra-low emission zone’ does not include Tooting.
- Around 4,250 people die each year from long-term exposure to fine particles in London
- Those affected lose 11.5 years of their life on average
- Much more needs to be done to ensure Tooting has a clear bill of health!
To see our recent leaflet on local Air Quality, click here
To see the event poster, click here
For more information, please email us
Air Quality in Tooting
- Starts
- 19:30, Wednesday 26th November
- Ends
- 21:00, Wednesday 26th November
- Location
- London | Wandsworth | Tooting
Tooting United Reform Church, Rookstone Road SW17 9NQ (map)
About
We’ll share how we have been involved in a practical ‘citizen science’ project to measure local air quality
Transition Town Tooting has been running a campaign on air pollution in Tooting in collaboration with London Sustainability Exchange and Battersea and Wandsworth Trade Union Council by carrying out ‘citizen science’ measurements around Tooting. Our surveys have produced some interesting results:
- Some parts of Tooting High Street record levels of nitrogen dioxide levels that are 2 to 3 times higher than the European safe exposure limit
- Around 4,250 people die each year from long-term exposure to fine particles in London
- Those affected lose 11.5 years of their life on average
The Mayor of London’s ’ultra-low emission zone’ does not include Tooting.
Much more needs to be done to ensure Tooting has a clear bill of health!
This event will look at the issues in depth.
Speakers:
Samantha Heath – CEO, London Sustainability Exchange
Councillor Rex Osborn – Graveney Ward, Wandsworth Borough Council
Houda Al-Shafiri – Head of Public Health, Wandsworth Borough Council
David Thorne – Co-Chair, Transition Town Tooting
To see our recent leaflet on local Air Quality, click here
To see the event flyer, click here
– See more at: http://www.projectdirt.com/apps/event/32292/#sthash.Sd6nVmrX.dpuf
Air Quality in Tooting
- Starts
- 19:30, Wednesday 26th November
- Ends
- 21:00, Wednesday 26th November
- Location
- London | Wandsworth | Tooting
Tooting United Reform Church, Rookstone Road SW17 9NQ (map)
About
We’ll share how we have been involved in a practical ‘citizen science’ project to measure local air quality
Transition Town Tooting has been running a campaign on air pollution in Tooting in collaboration with London Sustainability Exchange and Battersea and Wandsworth Trade Union Council by carrying out ‘citizen science’ measurements around Tooting. Our surveys have produced some interesting results:
- Some parts of Tooting High Street record levels of nitrogen dioxide levels that are 2 to 3 times higher than the European safe exposure limit
- Around 4,250 people die each year from long-term exposure to fine particles in London
- Those affected lose 11.5 years of their life on average
The Mayor of London’s ’ultra-low emission zone’ does not include Tooting.
Much more needs to be done to ensure Tooting has a clear bill of health!
This event will look at the issues in depth.
Speakers:
Samantha Heath – CEO, London Sustainability Exchange
Councillor Rex Osborn – Graveney Ward, Wandsworth Borough Council
Houda Al-Shafiri – Head of Public Health, Wandsworth Borough Council
David Thorne – Co-Chair, Transition Town Tooting
To see our recent leaflet on local Air Quality, click here
To see the event flyer, click here
– See more at: http://www.projectdirt.com/apps/event/32292/#sthash.Sd6nVmrX.dpuf