The Greenest Government Ever?  Wednesday 25 May, 7:30pm Duke Street Church, Duke Street, Richmond TW9 1DH Speakers:
The Government’s Energy Bill is a massive opportunity to kick-start this green overhaul.
A truly green Energy Bill would have enormous benefits for
everyone, from warmer homes and cheaper fuel bills to tens of thousands
of new jobs. This meeting is an opportunity to hear from the Business
Secretary Vince Cable and MP for Richmond Park Zac Goldsmith, on how
they think the Bill will work. It will also be an opportunity to have your say about the policies needed, globally and in our own communities – for a sustainable green future. Free entry www.getseriousaboutCO2.com http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=202912746402798 Please show your support by joining
us at this meeting.
The government will shortly be consulting on the night flight rules for Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted, which are due for review in 2012. Environmental and noise campaigners, such as HACAN, will be seeking a ban on night flights between 11pm and 6am and are hopeful that this might be achieved.
A recent major study by Warwick University Medical School found that getting inadequate sleep (under 6 hours), or having sleep disturbed, has highly negative health effects, including increasing the risk of heart disease and strokes.
For more information or to email your MP visit www.hacan.org.uk
Environmental laws under threat?
As part of its consultation on removing red tape (“red tape challenge”), the government is seeking views on whether numerous laws and regulations should be scrapped.
Unfortunately this includes a number of regulations that protect the environment, including rules on air quality; biodiversity, wildlife management, landscape, countryside and recreation; energy labelling and sustainable products; industrial emissions and carbon reductions; noise and nuisance; waste; and environmental permits, information and damage.
Inevitably many dirty industries will be arguing strongly that they should be watered down or abolished. Let’s ensure there are plenty of voices in favour of keeping them. Have your say on:
http://www.redtapechallenge.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/environment/ Events
· Our meetings are normally held on · the last Tuesday of the month · 7.30pm, · Organic Cafe, Langton's Bookshop, 44-45 Curch Street, Twickenham, TW1 3NT. ·
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