News UK May 2006

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Wednesday, May 3 2006

 * CPRE and the National Trust join forces to demand that the East of England Plan is 'greened'. The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) and the Trust fear the plan poses major threats to the region's environment and heritage. CPRE has placed a full-page advertisement in the May issue of the National Trust's magazine, read by millions of Trust members, asking people to 'stand up and be counted' by giving their names quickly and easily. The petition is also available via the CPRE website. CPRE news release

Tuesday, May 2 2006

 * Margaret Beckett promises government to take a lead in helping consumers make choices which are more sustainable. Environment Secretary Margaret Beckett responds to report of the Sustainable Consumption Roundtable. Amongst current and planned government help, a new consumer-advice service delivering comprehensive advice is being developed. The Sustainable Consumption Roundtable report is available via the Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) website. Defra news release, SDC press release / Green Purchasing

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