Politics
 

News London

From Sustainable Community Action

News UK latest headlines
  • Recycling rate (England) up to 37.6 per cent in the last year from 34.5 per cent in 2007/8 - continued improvement from 11.2 per cent in 2000/2001 (household rubbish recycled by local authorities), 5 November [1] Waste sent to landfill down by 1.2 million tonnes. Highest household recycling/composting/reuse rate was 61.58 per cent in Staffordshire Moorlands District Council (last year) topic, place
  • Top govt advisor attacks Big Power, 30 Oct [2] topic
  • Thames Gateway eco-quarter cosultation open to residents. Closing date: 8 January 2010. 15 October 2009 [3]

References

  1. ↑ Defra, 5 November 2009
  2. ↑ off-grid.net, 30 Oct 2009
  3. ↑ Communities and Local Government, 15 October 2009


Global News latest headlines
  • Watchdog's estimates of oil reserves inflated says top official, 9 November [1] topic
  • Climate deal 'unlikely' this year, 5 November [2] topic
  • People who use modern information and communication technologies have larger and more diverse social networks, Nov 4 [3] topic

References

  1. ↑ The Guardian, 9 November 2009
  2. ↑ BBC News, 5 November 2009
  3. ↑ Pew Internet & American Life Project, Nov 4, 2009



London - Portal - Links - News - Diary - Resources - Images - A-Z


Comment 2009

  • A welcome pause for thought on the Western Extension, CBT, 23 September [1] News that Boris Johnson will not dismantle the Western Extension of the Congestion Charge Zone by next spring is good for congestion levels, air quality and TfL’s public transport budget.


Your comment - Contribute via our Forums or a comment type article, or on any article via its talk page - click on discussion tab at top of page


September 2009

August 2009

  • Commuters encouraged to swap to bikes on Cycle Fridays, August 7 [3] topic

July 2009

  • 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.

[edit] News sources


News London - 2009 Jul-Dec - Jan-Jun 2008 Jul-Dec - Jan-Jun 2007 Jul-Dec - Jan-Jun / 2005-2006

News - Index - Headlines - Comment - Global News - Village pump

SCA Wiki - Places, projects & networks - Ideas Bank - News - Diary - Resources - Community Portal / Avoid ads

References

  1. ↑ Campaign for Better Transport, 23 September, 2009
  2. ↑ www.london.gov.uk, September 3, 2009
  3. ↑ www.london.gov.uk, August 7, 2009
  4. ↑ Department of Energy and Climate Change, July 17, 2009
Retrieved from "http://sca21.wikia.com/wiki/News_London"
Rate this article: