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Action on air quality What we’re doing to help reduce pollution levels around our schools.
Monitor air around schools Helping people understand pollution levels in their area is a great way to encourage action on air pollution. That’s why we’re supporting a group of residents to monitor pollution levels at Camden’s schools. You can apply for monitoring equipment yourself by visiting the resident monitoring fund page on our website. Earlier this year the Mayor of London announced new funding to help tackle pollution levels at schools across London that experience the worst air quality. Watch for more information on the Idling Action air quality project later this year.
Pupils from Argyle Primary School with Deputy Mayor of London Shirley Rodrigues at the launch of the London-wide Idling Action air quality project.
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camden.gov.uk/AQ
A healthier way to school Making sure our children and young people have safe and healthy journeys to school in the morning is an important priority in Camden. We work with many schools in the borough to develop their school travel plans. School travel plans support people in getting children to school without the car, teach pupils about road safety and tackle poor air quality. Find out more 18
camden.gov.uk/stp
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By introducing a travel plan that addresses these issues, Camden schools can become accredited through Transport for London’s Sustainable Travel: Active, Responsible, Safe (STARS) scheme. The scheme aims to inspire young Londoners to think differently about travel and its impact on their health, wellbeing and the environment.