Comment UK June 2008

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June 2008

 * Eco town comment: Government should go back to the drawing board, CPRE, June 30


 * Government's renewable energy policy moving out of the slow lane, FoE, June 26 topic


 * Reduce flooding naturally advises Natural England, June 12 topic


 * Welcome for Manchester congestion charge from Campaign for Better Transport, June 9 topic, place


 * CPRE welcomes call for rural summit, June 6 topic


 * Friends of the Earth and CPRE welcome the Government's decision to delay the next stage of its controversial Planning Bill, following widespread concerns, June 5 "The Planning Bill is an environmental disaster. The Government wants to fast-track major developments - such as airports, roads and power stations - through the planning system without considering their impact on climate change and with little regard for local opinion. Ministers must listen to the mounting concern, and put people and the planet at the heart of our planning system." Friends of the Earth's planning campaigner, Hugh Ellis. topic