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Feb
26
People prefer 'smart grids' with local energy

People prefer 'smart grids' with local energy

There are lots of different ways to define the “smart grid,” but a new study shows people prefer an approach
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Feb
26
London unveils £300 million cycle safety plan

London unveils £300 million cycle safety plan

On the heels of a study finding that London’s streets could be made much safer for cyclists, Mayor Boris
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Feb
24
High-speed rail has 'severe' costs for Londoners

High-speed rail has 'severe' costs for Londoners

A UK government proposal for a new high-speed railway underestimates potential costs to the environment and to people, according to
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Feb
21
Urban London adds Peterborough's Steve Bowyer as speaker

Urban London adds Peterborough's Steve Bowyer as speaker

Steve Bowyer, who is head of economic development at Opportunity Peterborough and director of the city’s Future Cities Demonstrator
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Feb
20
Tampering scandal hits Malta's smart-grid ambitions

Tampering scandal hits Malta's smart-grid ambitions

Malta’s smart-grid ambitions are taking a hit in light of an emerging scandal over what appears to be systematic
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Feb
19
UK ups cash for green home improvements

UK ups cash for green home improvements

Homeowners in the UK are being given additional cash incentives to make energy-efficiency and carbon-reduction improvements. The cash-back programs are
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Feb
18
London cycling good for health, could be safer

London cycling good for health, could be safer

London’s “Boris bikes” are proving to be a health boon for men and older cyclists. However, the city’s
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Feb
18
Europe 'must keep climate ambitions high'

Europe 'must keep climate ambitions high'

A group of more than 1,000 European cities in “energy transition” is urging the European Council to remain committed
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Feb
17
Restoring London's rivers could prevent flooding

Restoring London's rivers could prevent flooding

Restoring London’s rivers and flood basins to their natural state would help protect 24,000 homes from risks of
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Feb
14
Glasgow's Brian Devlin to speak at Urban London

Glasgow's Brian Devlin to speak at Urban London

Two new speakers — Brian Devlin and Trevor Dorling — have been added to the lineup for Urban London, scheduled for June
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