Eco profit

[forfismum]

Looks like the English labour party need more funds to squander,this time cynically using environmental concerns to cash in


Government in line to make millions from selling Ministry of Defence land for eco-towns - Telegraph

[macgardener]

The houses in these eco-towns need to meet lower requirements than other houses? Hmm, what exactly is this really about?

[sparky]

Campaigners from many of the 15 sites in England earmarked for "eco-towns" are to voice their opposition by staging a protest outside Parliament.

The groups, which include local authorities and pressure groups, will then hand in their response to the first round of public consultation.

BBC NEWS | UK | Eco-town campaigners to hold demo

[macgardener]

Ah Sparky, you beat me to it I was just about to post that link.
What a shame that they are missing a chance to lead and inspire and are instead getting people offside.

[sparky]

I agree. There must be enormous potential for improving the efficiency of our housing stock, but these developments don't seem to have been handled well at all from a marketing point of view.

[prashamk]

Basic info on World's 1st Carbon Neutral Building