Monday, January 12, 2009

Boost the economy and tackle poverty at the same time

Here is a new report, "Tackling Climate Change, Reducing Poverty" put out by a new coalition of leading UK environmental and social justice groups, convened by Oxfam and the New Economics Foundation and including Friends of the Earth and the Royal College of Nursing.
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It shows that tackling climate change actually offers a huge opportunity to boost the economy and tackle poverty at the same time.
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The report suggests:
  • Improving household energy efficiency, reducing both emissions and fuel poverty.
  • Planning for an equitable transition to a low carbon economy; paving the way for the UK to capitalise on the opportunities and reap the benefits of the new low-carbon economy including the creation of new 'green collar' jobs.
  • Promoting sustainable public service provision, including low-carbon food procurement for hospitals and schools.
  • Improving the existing housing stock; moving towards low carbon design in housing and urban development.
  • Investing in a public transport system, which is better for the environment and more equitable.

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More information here

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Full Report here

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