London fails eco-audit
An audit of London shows increasing and unsustainable strain on the environment.
Every Londoner needs land the size of five and half football pitches to support their way of life. This means its ecological footprint is greater than cities such as Tokyo but is more sustainable than Shanghai and New York.
In its ‘State of the Environment’ report, the Environment Agency says London already produces 19 million tonnes of waste every year, and only recycles 20% of household waste.
The city should waste less water, manage waste better and adapt to climate change, it suggested.
“And we believe that as a world-class city, London can provide international leadership”.
London’s Sustainable Development Commission says:
- Household waste recycling has increased significantly in recent years
- The total area of sites identified as important to wildlife has increased
- Londoners have led the world in shifting from private vehicle use to public transport, cycling and walking
- Recent trends in air quality show that concentrations of key pollutants have reduced in the past decade
On this last point, the Low Emissions Zone has sparked the threat of a legal challenge from Porsche, the car manufacturer. They obviously feel targeted !
But how would the Island fare in an audit?
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