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Marine milestone

By Huw Morris

28 September 2007

The sea raises as many social and environmental issues as the land.

More green spaces needed to cope with climate change

28 September 2007

More green spaces are needed to cope with climate change, says a paper published by the Town and Country Planning Association.

Allotment plots completed in Waltham Forest

28 September 2007

A group of allotment plots has been completed in Waltham Forest in east London by the London Development Agency, allowing over 60 Manor Garden allotment holders to move from sites controversially needed for the Olympics.

Low Carbon Buildings Programme

28 September 2007

Supports energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

UK and China plan regen academies

28 September 2007

China and the UK have been discussing plans to develop joint academies to build sustainable communities in both countries, the former deputy prime minister said last week.

Massive potential

28 September 2007

Planning can help realise the potential of biomass in combatting climate change.

Pylon inquiry fear rejected

28 September 2007

The conduct of Scotland's longest-ever planning inquiry has been defended by a government minister.

Plan to scrap bridge tolls sparks protest

28 September 2007

Environmentalists have criticised plans by the Scottish Government to abandon tolls on the Forth and Tay road bridges.

Waste plant wins backing

28 September 2007

Lancashire County Council has defended its approval of a waste processing facility after a High Court judge backed the plant last week.

DEFRA delays draft legislation for seas

28 September 2007

A draft marine bill will not be published until spring, DEFRA confirmed at a conference this week.