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- Transport & TfL · London
TfL unveils 70 measures for climate resilience
Transport for London has introduced over 70 measures in its updated Corporate Environment Plan for 2026. The plan aims to enhance the resilience and sustainability of London's transport network against climate change impacts and reduce carbon emissions.
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London homes at high risk of overheating, report warns
Londoners are facing an increasing risk of overheating in their homes, with 75 per cent of social housing stock identified as being at high risk. A new report urges the Mayor to speed up home retrofitting to protect residents from extreme heat.
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Local News · LondonEast London residents face low‑risk mosquito breeding alert
Aedes aegypti, the tropical mosquito that can spread dengue, chikungunya and Zika, was discovered breeding in east London houses, the first UK breeding record. UKHSA says the health risk is very low, has started larval control and asks locals to eliminate standing water.
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Transport & TfL · LondonCracked clay causes train delays across Essex
Passengers on the c2c and Greater Anglia routes are facing longer journeys and potential delays as Network Rail addresses track issues caused by dried-out clay. Speed restrictions are in place until the ground recovers.
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Property & Planning · LondonHavering datacentre to emit 1.2m tonnes of CO2 annually
A proposed datacentre in north Ockendon, East Havering, could emit 1.2 million tonnes of CO2e annually, equivalent to over 26,000 long-haul flights. The development's electricity demand would also match that of more than a million UK households.
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Council & Politics · HackneyHackney Council to face new legal duty on tenant home cooling
Hackney Council will soon have a legal obligation to ensure its tenants' homes are kept cool, as part of an extension to Awaab's Law. The new regulations, expected by the end of 2026, aim to address the growing risk of overheating in London properties.
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WorldFlash drought turns Regent’s Park brown in under two months
Two photographs taken at Gloucester Gate show green grass on 7 June and brown, dusty ground on 2 August. A hosepipe ban is now in force across most of London, prohibiting outdoor watering of plants and grass.
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