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News UK latest headlines All homes will have smart meters from their supplier by end of 2020, 02 December [1] topic For the first time councils will be expected to respond to petitions and tell residents what action is going to be taken to address their concerns, 2 December [2] A survey by the LGA found that only 28 per cent of councils guarantee an automatic response to petitions. topic Proposals for second wave of eco towns, 1 December [3] References ↑ Department of Energy and Climate Change, 02 December 2009 ↑ Communities and Local Government, 2 December 2009 ↑ Communities and Local Government, 1 December 2009 Global News latest headlines Mongolia to introduce national basic income, December 3 [1] topic Italy: Monteveglio local govt's partnership with Transition Initiative, December 3 [2] Copenhagen’s Christmas tree lights to be powered by bikes, December 2 [3] topic References ↑ Liberal Conspiracy, December 3, 2009 ↑ Transition towns forum, December 3, 2009 ↑ off-grid.net, December 2, 2009

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September 2009

• London Mayor announces 10 low carbon neighbourhoods in the capital, September 3 ^[3] topic

August 2009

• Commuters encouraged to swap to bikes on Cycle Fridays, August 7 ^[4] topic

July 2009

• 17 Community projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions and developing clean, local energy sources to receive up to £20,000 funding, July 17 ^[5] topic, News London, News South East England, News South West England, News North West England, News North East England. The projects include, in London:

• Do the Green Thing: On-line social networking project aimed at encouraging up to one million people to make the shift to low-carbon living.
• Get on the Greenside: training ‘Green Champions’ in inner-city housing estates.
• Julie’s Bicycle: working with a group of 10 local musicians and DJs to reduce carbon emissions, covering touring, merchandise and other areas.
• Face your Elephant: Woodcraft Folk members will receive training to conduct energy audits across the organisation’s centres and the wider community.
• Rebuilding Communities: A pilot project in Croydon will work to reduce emissions from the building industry.
• Islington Carbon Reduction Club: will roll out a Carbon Club programme, with participants agreeing to an annual carbon allowance.

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References

1. ↑ Transition Culture, 11 Nov 2009
2. ↑ Campaign for Better Transport, 23 September, 2009
3. ↑ www.london.gov.uk, September 3, 2009
4. ↑ www.london.gov.uk, August 7, 2009
5. ↑ Department of Energy and Climate Change, July 17, 2009