OneWeb to fly on competitor SpaceX’s rockets
The London-based satellite company OneWeb will resume launches of its spacecraft using rockets operated by its American competitor, SpaceX Both firms are building constellations in the sky to...
Shell seeks to block Nigeria pollution claims in London court
Anglo-Dutch oil giant Shell urged a High Court judge in Britain to block pollution claims brought against it by more than 40,000 Nigerians, demanding the case be heard in Nigeria instead. Lawyers...
Gorilla escapes from enclosure at London Zoo
An “urgent inquiry” is needed after a male gorilla escaped from its enclosure at London Zoo, conservationists say. Armed police were called in as staff sought to recapture the 29-stone...
London’s Tower Bridge closes until New Year
London’s iconic Tower Bridge closed to vehicles for three months on Saturday for its first major maintenance works in nearly half a century. The 122-year-old drawbridge by the Tower of London...
How is “Uber” helping in fighting London’s air pollution?
Air pollution in London is getting worse by the day, but “Uber” is now helping this lovely city fight a very serious problem (air pollution). How?… It has launched its new electric...
London’s biggest air quality experiment sees thousands of pollution monitoring tags given out
Thousands of pollution monitoring tags will be given away to schools and community groups in what aims to be London’s biggest experiment measuring air quality right down to street level. Data from...
London City Airport’s £344m expansion ‘will bring more air pollution’
he £344 million plan to expand London City Airport will add to the city’s air pollution. The comment from environmental campaigners comes as the UK Government approved the expansion programme. New...
High Temperatures for London Region Expected to Continue Throughout August: Environment Canada
An official with Environment Canada says we haven’t seen a hot and dry summer like this one since 2012, and expects it continue into August. Senior climatologist with Environment Canada Dave...
