London news 2007 Jan - Jun

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June 2007

 * In the country's first referendum on climate change and car use - the people of Islington have said 'yes' to higher parking charges for gas guzzlers., Islington Council, June 26 / Reduced dependence on cars UK news

May 2007

 * London’s gardens are vanishing, The Wildlife Trusts, May 30 / Urban focus, Urban focus UK


 * Diverse communities join London Sustainability Weeks 2007. For the second year running, London Sustainability Weeks, June 3 - 17 2007, will include events from a range of ethnic and faith communities across Greater London, Love London / Diary London, Faith groups and sustainability


 * C40 climate summit a huge success. Seoul to host next meeting. GLA, May 17 / Urban focus, Climate change global news


 * London to gain from $5bn Climate Initiative to make cities' buildings cleaner and greener. GLA, May 16 / Climate change UK news

March 2007

 * New tunnel to give London a 21st century river Thames, Defra, March 22

February 2007

 * Mayor unveils London Climate Change Action Plan. Mayor's news, February 27


 * London council creates £3million Climate Change Fund, February 26 / Climate change UK news


 * Congestion Charge extends west. Transport for London, February 19 / London C Charge extension welcomed by Friends of the Earth  and Transport 2000 / Reduced dependence on cars UK


 * The London Assembly Transport Committee has given its support to the development of the Cross River Tram, "but some route proposals are wrong." GLA, February 2

January 2007

 * Richmond Councillors vote for CO2 parking charges. Richmond upon Thames council. Richmond parking charge scheme welcomed. FoE,January 30 / Climate change UK news


 * Mayor of London sets out budget measures to tackle climate change. GLA, January 23


 * Outer London seizing up: ‘Get a grip,’ Transport 2000 tells politicians. New research from Transport 2000 shows that, if the Mayor is serious about London leading the way in reducing carbon dioxide emissions, he must cut traffic in outer London. Transport 2000, January 17


 * New wildlife volunteering project aims to reach out to local London communities. The Wildlife Trusts, January 9 / Biodiversity UK news

Earlier periods

 * London news 2006 and 2005