The heat pump that can cool London's homes
After a summer of back-to-back heatwaves, demand for cooling is rising. Are reversible air-to-air heat pumps the answer?
Dorothy Stein
Second Deptford fire at firm handling Lewisham's fly tipping waste
After last week's fire at the SSSI in Deptford, Lewisham council has been quick to point the finger at the 'private firm'. But is the council telling the whole story?
'Dirtiest form of power' - plans for London-wide heat network will lock-in incineration
Waste firm Cory has plans for a vast district heat network across London, fed from its household waste incinerators at Belvedere, Bexley.
Lewisham council announce £65m hole in four-year budget
The Green deputy mayor tells residents "the challenge is stark". Salamander asked for the figures behind the top line.
River protectors fear impacts as Lewisham hospital heat pump project awaits go-ahead
Test results due this week will determine whether the huge project is technically viable. But campaigners are raising concerns about the impact of the system on rivers and waters that are already under "immense stress".
Heatwaves and traffic drive dangerous ozone pollution across Lewisham
A toxic mix of traffic fumes, heat and sunlight is raising ozone levels. The Honor Oak Park air pollution sensor has recorded 26 breaches of UK air quality objectives in 2026.
Lewisham parking officers suspend strike as talks begin
After five days of strikes, contractor NSL has committed to union recognition and the union expects formal pay negotiations to begin in the next few weeks.