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Transport for London package of measures to tackle pollution levels at the busiest roads in central London; Dust suppressants and Eco-marshals

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Transport for London (TfL) recently announced a package of measures to tackle pollution levels at the busiest roads in central London. This kicks off with a small team of eco-marshals who will monitor taxi ranks at busy central London mainline stations and other on street ranks where air quality is particularly poor.

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HEI study finds London Congestion Charging Scheme shows little evidence of improving air quality

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The London Congestion Charging Scheme (CCS)—which charged for travel into central London and reduced traffic volume ( earlier post )—has shown little evidence that it improved air quality as well, according to Part I of a new study published by the Health Effects Institute (HEI). —Kelly et al.

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Did You Make Your Connecting Flight? You May Have A.I. to Thank.

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Last month in Chicago, a United Airlines flight to London was ready to depart, but it was still waiting for 13 passengers connecting from Costa Rica. But thanks to a new artificial-intelligence-powered tool called ConnectionSaver, the jet was able to wait for them — their checked bags, too — and still arrive in London on time.

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London’s £10 daily “T-charge” for most polluting vehicles now in effect; partnership with Turing Institute

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London’s £10 daily “ T-Charge ” (toxicity), aimed at the oldest, most polluting vehicles on London roads, is now in effect. In the run-up to the launch of the T-Charge, The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: It’s staggering that we live in a city where the air is so toxic that many of our children are growing up with lung problems.

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Boris to ban dirty old taxis

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London Mayor, Boris Johnson has unveiled a plan to ban taxis over the age of ten years from the capital’s streets in a bid to cut air pollution. The strategy likely to anger cabbies, outlines the key sources of London’s harmful airborne pollutants and proposes an action plan to reduce emissions.

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RSA report Inside the Mind of a Cabbie explores how to influence more fuel-efficient driving behavior

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—“Inside the Mind of a Cabbie” RSA said that its goal is to deepen its understanding of how to run helpful information about fuel into enduring dispositions for drivers. Taxi driving as a profession: what separates the driver of hackney carriages from other. weight, personal comfort and journey planning.

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One Way to Stop the Social Spread of Disinformation

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The crux of the problem, the wireless innovator says, is that model: Making money from ads and page views is encouraging people to share false information, which is causing social unrest. The unfortunate thing is, now there’s more disinformation on the Internet than there is information. About Siavash Alamouti. Employer: Mimik.