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Manchester voters reject TIF
http://www.acttravelwise.org/2768.article?cmr=2225949&ref=1223
The people of Greater Manchester have voted against the Transport Innovation Fund package, which included a substantial investment in Smarter Choices, improved public transport and plans to introduce a congestion charge in the region.

UKCIP Climate Digest

Click the link for the latest UKCIP Climate Digest, for a summary of recent research from journals from November 2008. You can also view the last six issues at:
http://www.ukcip.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=163&Itemid=293

From the UK Climate Impacts Programme, a summary of recent research from journals during October 2008. Areas covered include climate science, climate impacts, adaptation, risk, uncertainty and decision making. Go to:
http://www.ukcip.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=214&Itemid=482

Griffin Hill Ltd working jointly with Urban Mines Ltd was commissioned by 4NW, on behalf of the NW Regional Technical Advisory Body, to undertake a study to develop the pattern for nationally, regionally and sub-regionally significant waste management facilities. This work supersedes the original work completed in October 2007 by Jacobs.

The latest newsletter from Natural Economy Northwest (NENW) is now available to view at:
http://www.creativeconcern.com/newsletter/naturaleconomy/newsletter01.htm

Green Futures

Click onto the link to see the latest issue of the Greenfutures e-magazine. It includes stories on the actions being taken by the Spanish government to cut oil use, how the G8 countries are ranked on emissions and how a chain of kites could harvest wind energy six miles high.
 

The final report on 'Climate Change Awareness Raising for Local Authority Chief Executives and Members' project has been completed. As well as evaluating the success of the project, the report identifies the barriers experienced by Northwest Local Authorities which had led to inactivity and makes recommendations for their resolution. 

More information:  http://dotm1.net/1205019/352542449/59464085/692828/70270/0/t2.aspx

The North West Improvement and Efficiency Partnership is a brand new partnership formed from the merging of the North West Centre of Excellence and the North West Improvement Network. The Partnership is funded by the Department for Communities and Local Government and will work with councils from the region to deliver a three-year strategy, which includes assisting Local Strategic Partnerships to deliver carbon reductions.

Environment Agency announces new chairman, Lord (Chris) Smith of Finsbury

Previously the Chair of the Advertising Standards Authority and a former cabinet minister, Lord Smith's skills and experience will be invaluable to the Environment Agency at an important time, when implementing the findings of the Summer Floods Reviews and safeguarding the environment for future generations has never been more crucial.

Northwest Business Environment Awards 2008 honours Joe Dwek as Environmental Leadership Champion.

The region's most outstanding environmental practices were honoured at the Northwest Business Environment Awards 2008. Prizes were given for best environmental practice, built environment, sustainable procurement, environmental innovation and environmental communications. A special award to honour the champion of environmental leadership was awarded to Joe Dwek for his contribution to the sector.