New data shows Lewisham still invested in US oil and gas
An investigation by The Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) found that Lewisham council pension scheme has over £77m invested in a private fund with sizeable oil and gas holdings.
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Josh Matthews: Citizens assemblies not culture wars
Lewisham Liberal Democrat mayoral candidate Josh Matthews has plans for one-stop shops and citizens assemblies, and a vision of positive climate tipping points.
Can London survive future heatwaves without air con?
London homes are at unique risk of overheating - experts told the London Assembly that planning and building regulations need an overhaul.
Energy-efficient and flicker-free - Selce's new share offer is all about LEDs
Nadia Smith, co-chair at South East London Community Energy (Selce) introduces their latest project to install LED lighting at Marvels Lane Primary School, Lewisham.
London Plan will have dedicated data centre policy to address energy and water demands
London deputy mayor for the environment Mete Coban announced plans for the new policy, saying that data centres bring both “big benefits” and “massive challenges .. particularly on energy and water consumption levels”.
'Sleep disruption virtually guaranteed' - London's New Towns will be blighted by aircraft noise
Thamesmead and Crews Hill in Enfield - both shortlisted by the government's New Towns taskforce - sit under flight paths from two of the capital's major airports.
Will we lose Crossness nature reserve for the 'false promise' of CCS?
Cory has built two incinerators next to the reserve, and 'nature is hanging on by its fingernails'. Both incinerators were widely opposed, and the logic behind the firm's proposed carbon capture scheme is contested by climate scientists.