Greener front gardens could help combat air pollution and summer heat

Scientists call for incentives to preserve vegetation as study highlights benefits of plentiful planting in London Your front garden could be a first line of defence against air pollution, according to a year-long field study in two London neighbourhoods.

The UK’s 26m gardens cover nearly 5% of the country’s land area, but they account for a much larger share in urban areas. In Greater London, domestic gardens cover…