Comment UK April 2009

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Leaked document reveals Rio + 20 sustainable development goals, 10 January ^[1]

Rio + 20 must empower the grassroots, 8 December ^[2]

Oil will decline shortly after 2015, says former oil expert of International Energy Agency, January 5 ^[3] topic

How the European Program to Reduce Carbon Pollution From Aviation Works, Jake Schmidt, 1/5/12 ^[4] place, topic

David Pencheon: Sustainability by stealth – 8 steps to heaven, 13 Dec ^[5] topic

Local CO₂ Mapping Takes Off (With Your Help!), John Geraci, November 29 ^[6]

Please Stop Talking About Global Warming, John Geraci, November 17 ^[7] topic, topic
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Government hits free data decision into the long grass, Free Our Data, April 23 ^[2] topic

Greenpeace hails 'signs of climate leadership' at last, but huge risks mean campaign continues, April 23 ^[3] topic

Government has merely applied a sticking plaster to a low-carbon industry on life support. Legally-binding short-term emissions targets too weak, FoE, April 22 ^[5] topic

Proposed new Thames crossing would just generate more traffic, Campaign for Better Transport, April 20 ^[6] topic, place, place

Network St Albans should be copied around the country, Campaign for Better Transport, April 20 ^[7] "We hope that it will set a model that can be applied in many other areas and give councils opportunities to improve public transport as a real alternative to car travel." topic, place

‘Promises of a “Green Budget” must be backed up with action if they are to be anything more than greenwash. So far, the Government’s rhetoric has run well ahead of its record, with just 7% of the UK’s economic stimulus package categorised as “green”, little more than a fig leaf to hide the Government’s environmental modesty.’ CPRE, April 16 ^[8] A report by HSBC, published at the end of March 2009, ranked 17 countries according to the green element of their fiscal stimulus. South Korea came top, with 81%, and China set aside 34% for environmentally friendly projects. The USA allocated 12% of its stimulus package to such projects.

Government support for electric cars welcome - but far more needed to build genuine green future, FoE, April 16 ^[9] Reduced dependence on cars UK news "...electric cars are only as green as the electricity they run on - Ministers must take action to boost the UK's flagging renewable energy industry. Low carbon vehicles are certainly needed, but more extensive measures are needed to make the necessary cuts in transport emissions. Far more must be done to get people out of their cars by making public transport, cycling and walking more attractive options.

Eco-towns policy may have unlawful consequences, CPRE, April 6 ^[10] A legal opinion for CPRE casts further doubt on the legality of the Government’s proposed policy on eco-towns. This policy needs radical revision if the Government is to avoid future legal challenges.

Government transport assessment reforms don't go far enough, CBT, April 6 ^[11] While public transport and cycling schemes should become easier to fund as a result of the reforms, there is still too much priority to tiny time savings for motorists and not enough on reducing carbon emissions and protecting landscapes. topic

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