15 Mar Ambler community targets idlers to tackle air pollution
The Ambler community came together recently to tackle air pollution by targeting idling vehicles in surrounding streets.
The Governing Body‘s Environmental Committee arranged the afternoon on Wednesday 21st February 2018 alongside Islington Council, with a follow-up event planned for next term.
The team spoke to lots of parents in the playground who were all very positive about taking action to reduce vehicle idling around the school to try and improve local air quality.
@AmblerSchool On a day when I receive an email from the mayor with a possible air quality alert- I’m very grateful for @idlingaction raising awareness at our school #antipollution #blackstockroad #finsburypark @MayorofLondon https://t.co/Z3maF8tlRm
— Ambler (@AmblerSchool) February 22, 2018
Our school is conducting an anti-idling session today. @AmblerSchool has high levels of active travel but kids still subject to illegal pollution. #airpollution pic.twitter.com/BbhJpmgeSm
— Jono Kenyon (@Jono_Kenyon) February 21, 2018
The volunteers also spoke to several drivers near to the school who were idling and asked them to switch off their engines. Signs have now been put up in the area asking drivers to switch them off when parked, which hopefully will ease pollution.
? @idlingaction happening now with @IslingtonBC here @AmblerSchool @MayorofLondon #antipollution #blackstockroad #islington #finsburypark pic.twitter.com/8imrJyltt6
— Friends of Ambler (@FoAmbler) February 21, 2018
A highlight for the kids themselves was taking part in an Eco-Action Snakes & Ladders game, so check out some of our favourite photos from the afternoon below:
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