Climate change means that London is likely to experience more frequent and more intense floods, droughts and heatwaves. The Mayor wants your ideas about how we can work together to meet this challenge. Click here to watch our climate change slideshow
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We want your ideas on two things:
- How we can adapt our homes, communities and way of life to prepare for more frequent flooding, droughts and heatwaves
- How we can reduce our CO2 emissions and become more energy efficient to limit further climate change in the future - this has
the added bonus of saving us money off energy and fuel bills
You can comment on other people's ideas and vote which you think are the best using the thumbs up/down icons.
Published on 19.03.10
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Don't Panic
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One Step Back
Instead of spending millions of taxpayers money on some busted theories, get some independents in to assess the evidence first...
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Published on 16.03.10
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New Build Properties
Property developers/builders must install solar panels in all new build properties. There must also be a plug-inpoint for...
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Published on 15.03.10
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Avoid cheap insulation.
I submitted my idea Don't insulate houses because I was suspicious that insulating houses might not be as cheap and simple as...
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Published on 15.03.10
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Car Sharing
It would be great if people would share car journeys more. Everyday there there are 38 million empty car seats travelling...
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Published on 14.03.10
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Corporate Sustainability and Leadership Engaging Everyone
Dear Mr Johnson Proposal – Corporate Sustainability Frameworks and engaging with all building users new...
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Published on 13.03.10
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barriers on riverside and flood plains
Westminster removed the wooden barriers along Thamesside North. It looks nicer but, how stupid was that? Why not...
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Published on 12.03.10
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ban advertising
Specifically illuminated advertising hoardings which are left on all night and have phenomenal internal light sources and...
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Published on 12.03.10
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solar panels
If most roofs had solar panels then not only could London generate alot of its own electricity(and sell back to national grid...
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Published on 12.03.10
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SUDS - Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems
We need more SUDS put in now. Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems help capture rainwater instead of flooding the sewers....
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Published on 12.03.10
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De-centralize it
The third tier of the energy hierarchy, after energy reduction measures and cleaning up the energy sources we use, is creating...
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Published on 12.03.10
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Make drainage better, not worse.
No-one seems to have mentioned that we are doing more and more building that must add to the flood risk, but are not upgrading...
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Published on 12.03.10
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Dark skies.
One big problem with tackling the effects of man-made climate change is knowing what they will be. We are used to our...
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Published on 11.03.10
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We have to apply our creativity to meet the challenge
London is a hotbed of creativity - music, fashion art, the list goes on... We have to apply our creativity to make sure we're...
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Published on 11.03.10
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Ban ALL Bonfires
Ban all bonfires There is absolutely NO NEED for people to have bonfires these days as, certainly Croydon Council, has a...
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Published on 10.03.10
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Water Cisterns
In ancient times (e.g. the 20th century!) we kept water cisterns to catch runoff in times of plenty for use in times of drought...
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Published on 10.03.10
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Water efficiency
Waterwise really welcomes the adaptation strategy - it is refreshing to see water efficiency at the heart of adaptation plans....
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Published on 08.03.10
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Tell them not us
There is no doubt that if the atmospheric level of carbon dioxide (CO2) continues to rise for whatever reason the greenhouse...
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Published on 08.03.10
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Whose inconvenient truth?
I notice that some contributors have referred to the scientific evidence for man-made global warming without...
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Published on 08.03.10
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Published on 07.03.10
Topic : energy
Car(e)free day
Walk or get on your bike... you can certainly do that more safely without cars. Bus or train if you needed to cover longer...
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Published on 04.03.10
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lights out
reducing energy consumption is the most important thing. lights should be shut off when not in use. there are many...
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Published on 04.03.10
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Local Rain Traps
Consider creating underground reservoirs that store excess runoff in localised areas. This reserved water could...
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Published on 04.03.10
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Urban rain traps
Consider creating underground reservoirs that store excess runoff in localised areas. This reserved water could...
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Published on 03.03.10
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Fume, smoke, choke!
Insist on the use of less carcinogenic fuels, such as alkylate petrols and diesel alternatives produced through the Fischer–...
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Published on 03.03.10
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Insulate Insulate Insulate
Its not glamorous or sexy, but it makes a huge difference! Insulate houses, offices, factories, schools and all other public...
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Published on 01.03.10
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Develop sustainable communities and young peoples skills
Climate Squad has been set up by environmental charity Global Action Plan to support young people with taking charge of their...
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Published on 01.03.10
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Energy efficient technology gadgets?
I'm thinking if mobile phones/handheld devices and laptops could be fitted with solar panels to reduce the dependancy (%) of...
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Published on 28.02.10
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Unnecessary journeys taken by empty buses
Since the deregulation of bus routes in London, lots of buses aren't kept in the bus garage nearest the beginning or end...
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Published on 28.02.10
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A water turbine at Teddington Lock, The Hogsmill in Kingston
Water turbines cost around £600,000.And can gegenerate power worth £60,000 a year (if the BBC's figures are to be trusted. That...
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Published on 28.02.10
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Crematoriums
Surely the energy from crematoriums could be harnessed.Could it be used to generate electricty?Or heat a swimming pool or sauna...
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Published on 28.02.10
Topic : energy
Data Centres part 2
Iceland can host data centres far more efficiently than us.It has an immediate supply of green energy (geothermally generated...
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Published on 28.02.10
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Data Centres
Some of the biggest consumers of electricity in London are data centres.These giant IT factories could be run far more...
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Published on 28.02.10
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Why not have solar lights/energy saving bulbs in streetlights?
Why not?There are 'lights'/devices which absorb solar radiation in the day and reflect it at night (like those in the garden -...
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Published on 26.02.10
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Peer Review Newspapers
Alaric Ross-Wagenknecht, Climate Squad steering group volunteer. The debate whether or not climate change (a natural...
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Published on 26.02.10
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Live with it.
I know I'm not the first to believe that we can't do much to reduce the effects of any man-made contribution to a more extreme...
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Published on 26.02.10
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Don't insulate houses.
Of course I don't mean that we should not make reasonable efforts to keep the cold out and keep the heat in, but going to...
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Published on 26.02.10
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Keep Western Extension to Conjestion Charge
I live within western extension to conjestion charge and support it wholeheartedly. It seems to me to be an excellent way of...
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Published on 25.02.10
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Linking education with the environment and community
Hello,I've recently contacted two local colleges in my area to ask them if they would work with students to create an extra...
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Published on 25.02.10
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Life off grid
Although I haven’t personally experienced life off-grid, I am really interested in the concept. Nick Rosen’s ‘How to live off-...
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Published on 25.02.10
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There is no reason to not take action to protect the environment
It’s fair enough for everybody to have there own opinion but it is a proven fact and we therefore have to agree that we need to...
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Published on 24.02.10
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Green Rooves
While we are blessed to have the green parks of London, we could be doing so much more. There is little stopping people making...
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Published on 23.02.10
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The countries and people of the world whom are most feeling...
The countries and people of the world whom are most feeling the effects of climate change have generally done the...
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Published on 19.02.10
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FILL POT HOLES
After spending yesterday driving in north east London, I can safely say, if it gets any worse, I may have to buy a gas guzler...
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Published on 18.02.10
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More boat moorings on the Thames please Boris
There are miles of public wet space being squandered currently due to percieved house boats looking messy (apparently) heres...
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Published on 17.02.10
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Population elephant
And what about the elephant in the room: looking at population growth? Currently we live outside our means and detached from...
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Published on 16.02.10
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Floodlighting of sporting and other venues
We are encouraged to use low energy light bulbs,most of which do not produce the light output that they ciaim. This can...
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Published on 15.02.10
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Check your insurance
If you live in a flood plain check your home insurance policy to make sure you're covered, especially as floods are getting...
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Published on 15.02.10
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Meat / Animal Product Tax
Meat (and other animal products like dairy) are one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gases. The methane produced by...
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Published on 14.02.10
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Population
.When I voted for a conservative Mayor I was under the impression we would be returning to common sense policies and the...
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Published on 13.02.10
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Off Site Renewables
Targets for renewable energy production on site in London are a great idea. THe reality is that on new developments in the City...
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Published on 13.02.10
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Turn off the lights
One of the simplest ways to save energy in London has to be to turn off the office lights at night. Most of the offices are lit...
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Published on 13.02.10
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Garden Waste recycling
My proposal is a fairly modest one but one I suggest would reduce the size of the carbon footprint left by the present...
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Published on 13.02.10
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Greener Garden initiative
Provide an incentive to prevent gardens from being paved over, or converting paved driveways back to grass and soil to allow...
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Published on 12.02.10
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Vertical Growing spaces.
A cost effective use of roof space could save Millions. Where there are larger roof spaces Vertical Greenhouses could be built...
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Published on 12.02.10
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drought idea
To limit water quantity issues it is necessary to fully inform the public of the situation.During a recent piece of coursework...
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Published on 12.02.10
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Remove the illegal vehicles
Cars & lorries cause a large percentage of CO2 emmissions and other pollutants, get the Police active in reomving and...
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Published on 11.02.10
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Consistent recycling
Why can't all the London Boroughs collect the same things in their kerbside recycling? It would be easier to get the messages...
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Published on 11.02.10
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Food waste
Why can't we recycle our food waste. Most people in London live in a flat so cannot compost food waste, which would only...
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Published on 11.02.10
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Published on 11.02.10
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One of the biggest culprits in all our lives is the beloved...
One of the biggest culprits in all our lives is the beloved common-or-garden loo. Litres and litres of drinkable water flushed...
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Published on 11.02.10
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One of the most serious consequences of climate change today...
One of the most serious consequences of climate change today may be to the world’s water supply. Whilst looking to reduce...
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Published on 11.02.10
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ideas
All new builds whether residential or commercial schemes MUST have solar panels, water butts, green roofs and other sustainable...
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Published on 11.02.10
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New energy-saving device reduces domestic gas bills
As winter approaches, why not start saving on your gas bills by installing the g-save smart boiler economiser. The g-save...
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Published on 11.02.10
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Reducing our energy consumption in our everyday behaviour
A lot of emphasis is put on energy efficiency to reduce our CO2 emissions, but more importantly, we need to reduce how much...
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Published on 11.02.10
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What will be will be!
Climate change has always existed and always will. The Earth came into being some 4.5bn years ago and the climate has changed...
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Published on 10.02.10
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Rift in Earth's Magnetic Field is Real Culprit
Folks, I hope you are sitting down when you read this! Climate change is happening but we are not responsible for it nor can we...
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Published on 10.02.10
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Changing London's approach to traffic
I suggest that the Mayor tackles the contribution of motor vehicles to CO2 emissions by adopting the following:1 extending the...
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Published on 10.02.10
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Build more reservoirs!
The unscientific propaganda on this site says "Climate change means that London is likely to experience more frequent and more...
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Published on 10.02.10
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Replace Halogen Lamps with Direct Replacement Compact...
I know of a company Aurora Ltd who have developed a Compact Fluorescent Direct Replacement for Mains and Low Voltage...
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Published on 10.02.10
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Buy environmentally friendly/ efficient appliances
Buy environmentally friendly/ efficient appliances in your home to conserve as much energy as possible!
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Published on 10.02.10
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Vegetarian Day
My suggestion is to have a regular Vegetarian Day in London. This would be not only good for the climate but also your health....
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Published on 09.02.10
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Force companies to turn their lights off at night!
Especially in government buildings like the Home Office on Marsham Street where I have seen lights blazing at night with no-one...
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Published on 09.02.10
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Buses waste fuel outside Harrow Bus Station
Because the Station cannot accomodate buses that start from there and tfl is unwilling to listen to solution that can save...
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Published on 09.02.10
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THERE IS NO GLOBAL WARMING!
The Climate change "EXPERTS" are really NOT Experts at all!.. They are a mish mash of Government funded Scientists giving...
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Published on 09.02.10
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Rid the streets of bin bags
Insist households use wheelie bins, which can be emptied straight into the rubbish lorries, so that there are no more black...
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Published on 09.02.10
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Switch off overnight!
One of my biggest bugbears is when I am walking through London at night and I see so many lights left on in empty shops and...
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Published on 09.02.10
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Home based solar energy
There is far too much emphasis on large energy provider. Extra wind generators and power station also generate the NIMBY...
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Published on 09.02.10
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Reuse your bath water
Don't be squeamish, now! Run a bath for the adult(s) in the house and when they've finished, bath the kids, adding a little...
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Published on 09.02.10
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Reuse your printer paper again and again
Sometimes you just have to print out an email but rather than use a new sheet of paper every time, print on the reverse of...
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Published on 09.02.10
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Plan to cope, not tax to fix
We know the climate is changing it has been since the planet first existed; it also sems that what the human population is...
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Published on 09.02.10
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Share cabs and taxis
Taxis and minicabs drive around empty a lot of the time. By filling empty cabs or sharing a journey with someone going the same...
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Published on 09.02.10
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Get a water meter and save a packet
Unless you use a lot of water, get your water company to fit a water meter to your property. It will help you save money on...
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Published on 09.02.10
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Rationalise your printing
Take a look around you and recognise the amount of printed media which you consume. Not just reading material but consumables...
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Published on 09.02.10
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Replace Speed Humps with Speed Cameras
Speed Humps increase pollution, cause damaged to road surfaces and damage cars. I proposed we replace speed humps with average...
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Published on 09.02.10
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Harvest rain water
I'm going to start harvesting rain water so that I (and those around me who are more vulnerable/in need) have access to a clean...
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Published on 09.02.10
Topic : energy
Pot Holes and Smooth Roads
Just how much energy is being wasted by pot holes and uneven road surfaces, pollution increases and damage is caused to...
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Published on 09.02.10
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Street Lights
A large percentage of the energy output from a street light goes up and, apart from wasting energy, causes all sorts of...
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Published on 09.02.10
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Street Lights
A large percentage of the energy output from a street light goes up and, apart from wasting energy, causes all sorts of...
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Published on 09.02.10
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Every London school should have solar power by 2013.
Every London school should have solar power by 2013. The benefits would be huge. Schools and local authorities would not only...
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