Air quality near schools that ban cars improved by a quarter
Figures demonstrate effectiveness of School Streets initiative Published 09 March 2021 Share Article
THE AIR quality in areas around schools where cars have been banned during peak hours has improved by nearly a quarter, according to new figures.
A survey of 18 schools carried out by London mayor Sadiq Khan found that levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a toxic gas produced by diesel engines, had dropped significantly at the institutions that had chosen to implement “School Streets” during the times that children are picked up and dropped off. Data was collected using pollution sensors installed at the schools in September 2020.
Best Picture Voting Explained: How the Oscars Count the Votes
AMPAS voting has opened, and it s important for members to fill out their ballots fully.
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Oscar voting is kicking off, and 366 films are vying for the Academy’s attention for best picture, in addition to their selections in their respective branches. One important note to Academy members: Fill out your ballots in full.
Every Academy member votes for best picture, outside of their respective branch association. For best picture, the member is invited to list up to five films in preferential order. In the days of paper ballots, there were horror stories of voters writing the same film five times on their entries, but those days are gone with electronic voting. However, listing five films is crucially important based on the Academy tabulation methods, which involves a lot of math. As we remain in the final year of the “sliding scale,” where the results can produce any
Naomi Osaka claims 4th Slam trophy by beating Jennifer Brady in Australia
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MELBOURNE, Australia The trouble for Naomi Osaka at Grand Slam tournaments comes in Week 1. Get beyond that stage at the hard-court majors, though, and start preparing to etch her name on the trophy.
Osaka won her fourth title in her past eight appearances at a Slam, emerging from what initially was a tight Australian Open final and pulling away by grabbing six consecutive games to beat Jennifer Brady 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday.
With strong serving that produced six aces, Osaka improved to 4-0 in major finals, a feat achieved in the Open era by Monica Seles on her way to nine total championships and Roger Federer on his way to 20.
Warriors Kerr bracing for difficult conversations once Wiseman, Looney return lmtonline.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from lmtonline.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets dribbles during the second half of their game against the Toronto Raptors at Spectrum Center on Dec. 12, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images/TNS)Jared C. Tilton / Getty ImagesShow MoreShow Less
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Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (33) holds his wrist as he waits to be substituted into the NBA game against the Detroit Pistons at Chase Center on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in San Francisco, Calif. The rookie has a sprained left wrist, after finishing a lob pass from Draymond Green and landing on the floor, and will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days, the Warriors announced Monday afternoon.Santiago Mejia / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less