Air Pollution Concerns Rise Along London’s Canals, Mayor Responds

Hey, I saw some news about London canals. Mayor Sadiq Khan is worried about air pollution there. It’s a problem for people using the waterways. This includes runners, walkers, and cyclists. The Mayor says his power to fix it is limited.

Someone named Paul spoke to Khan about it. Paul said the air is toxic, especially near Victoria Park.
He also said more people live on boats now. These boats often use old diesel engines.
People also use solid fuel stoves for heat. Paul mentioned the smell affects nearby houses.

Khan knows polluted air causes health problems. He mentioned asthma, dementia, and heart disease.
The River Thames also has this pollution issue. Khan is working with those in charge of canals. He also works with those in charge of the Thames.

Khan wants to educate boat owners. Many don’t know about the pollution. Air quality monitors are now checking the water areas. The Mayor says the air quality is bad there.

He says he does have plans to clean up the rivers though. He promised to make London rivers swimmable in ten years during re-election. This involves fixing damage to rivers and waterways. He said they’ve cleaned up the air.

Now, they want to clean up the waterways. Despite limited power, Khan said he is taking control. He claims he has power to bring people together. By next year, he’ll have plans to clean up the rivers. He promised the same progress as with roads.