Greening the local economy
Language: English Series: Local Economy ; 6(3) November 1991, 224-239(8)Publication details: 1991Subject(s): Summary: As EC and UK legislation forces or encourages local authorities to take on more responsibility for environmental matters, this paper argues for a more radical approach by local authorities, suggesting ways, in which economic growth can be integrated with environmental aims. Advocates use of environmentally friendly firms, improvement of the working environment, investment in sustainable developments and planning policies, which encourage green spaces and use of public transport.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS45574 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 53791-1001 |
As EC and UK legislation forces or encourages local authorities to take on more responsibility for environmental matters, this paper argues for a more radical approach by local authorities, suggesting ways, in which economic growth can be integrated with environmental aims. Advocates use of environmentally friendly firms, improvement of the working environment, investment in sustainable developments and planning policies, which encourage green spaces and use of public transport.