UK carbon emissions: where do they come from and how have they changed? 7 February 2012 ^[1] topic, topic

Emissions fell in Scotland by 7% in 2009, mainly due to the impact of the recession and a reduction in economic output. Emissions are however likely to have risen in 2010, as a result of the cold temperatures at the start and end of 2010, and due to increased economic activity. 31 January ^[2] topic

Ramblers rejoice as first stretch of coast path becomes a reality, 26 January ^[3] topic, place

16 pubs closing every week. Government needs to do more to protect ‘community pubs’, ippr, 24 Jan 2012 ^[4] topic

Climate Change Risk Assessment "compelling evidence.. of the need to increase our resilience." Government announce National Adaptation Programme, 26 January ^[5] topic
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. . . more News UK

"Humans are social beings, so it is little surprise that good relationships are one of the most important ingredients for a high quality of life." Robert Putnam

• Households in deprived areas: In the ten per cent most deprived areas of England, only 37 per cent of households were owner occupiers - compared with 73 per cent of households elsewhere.

Source: DCLG Statistical Release 2006/0118, 18 October 2006

Grassroots green projects 'are way to low-carbon UK', Coalition of groups representing 12 million people hails localising of energy generation, but bemoans lack of state support, Fiona Harvey, environment correspondent, guardian.co.uk, 1 February ^[1] topic

Any airport development in the Thames Estuary would be catastrophic for fragile ecosystems and wildlife, warns Kent Wildlife Trust which is prepared to fight any proposals. 24th January ^[2] topic, place, place

A revolution you can eat, David Boyle, 6 January ^[3] topic

Co-production: time to break out of the public service corral, Julian Dobson, January 2012 ^[4]

Six steps to meaningful budget consultation, Richard Wilson, 28 December ^[5] topic
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February 2012

• 28 January - 5 Poverty & Homelessness Action Week 2011, Sat - Sun / Poverty

• 27 - March 11 Fairtrade Fortnight, Mon - Sun / Fairtrade Fortnight UK