News London 2009 Jul - Dec

December 2009


 * All Londoners to be within one mile of an electric charge point by 2015, 15-12


 * Capital Growth launches £150,000 fund to help Londoners boost food growing, 4-12


 * Mayor announces expansion of scheme to cut carbon from public buildings, 2-12

September 2009


 * London Mayor announces 10 low carbon neighbourhoods in the capital, September 3 topic

August 2009


 * Commuters encouraged to swap to bikes on Cycle Fridays, August 7 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 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.

News sources

 * London news feeds
 * London Councils
 * London 21 Network Latest News & Events

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