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In brief: low carbon zone launches

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Merton will this week launch its Low Carbon Zone with the first in a series of advice surgeries for residents. The Wandle Valley Low Carbon Zone is made up of 1,000 properties across 12 streets, including schools, businesses and community groups. Two ‘green doctors’ have also been recruited to provide free energy saving equipment and advice to homeowners.

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Thu 11th March 2010

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‘Historic moment’ as planning gets green overhaul

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Planning for climate change took a step forward today with the announcement of three new planning policy statements.

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Tue 9th March 2010

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Call to action for new era of cooperation

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A call to action has been launched promoting cooperation as a route to addressing issues including economic renewal and social innovation.

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Wed 3rd March 2010

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Businesses ‘stagnating’ on climate change issue

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A ‘sense of stagnation’ is settling in to the business world’s view of, and progress in tackling, climate change, according to a new report.

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Fri 26th February 2010

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Incentives could help overcome nimbyism

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Residents should be offered discounts on their energy and utility bills in return for accepting new local waste and recycling facilities, according to a report out today.

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Wed 24th February 2010

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