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 * Green Seniors receives UN endorsement, July 18 topic


 * China now world's biggest emitter of CO2, according to new research, June 19 topic


 * Only 10% of USA / UK consumers trust what companies and government tell them about global warming, Consumers also have little faith in religious figures, celebrities or the media to provide trustworthy information on climate change. They would rather seek advice from friends and family, environmental groups and scientists. June 18 topic


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 * Housing Green Paper launched. Local councils and developers invited to bid to host at least five new "zero carbon eco-towns". Each eco-town to provide 5,000 - 20,000 new homes, by 2016. A Government-led design competition to boost the architectural standards of eco-towns. Government confirms its target that from 2016 all new homes should be zero carbon, with milestones that "by 2010 new homes should emit 25 per cent less carbon; and by 2013, 44 per cent less carbon." July 23 topic


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Comment 2007

 * Build sustainability from the bottom-up, says The Ring alliance of 13 leading research organisations on 5 continents, International Institute for Environment and Development, June 18 topic


 * "Environmentalism can't succeed until it confronts the destructive nature of modern work - and supplants it." topic, Inspiring Quotes 16


 * The rich world's policy on greenhouse gas now seems clear: millions will die, George Monbiot, May 1 topic


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Comment 2007

 * Effective planning essential to deliver homes that are affordable and green, July 23 topic


 * Forum:Climate change and the environment, UK citizens too, started July 6


 * New Start editorial - Community Regeneration Comment - July 18 Followers of Welsh rugby will be familiar with hwyl. It’s that peculiarly Welsh quality – passion, spirit, national pride, courage, and a sense of belonging.


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