UK and China to lead the world - PM

The Prime Minister has said that the UK and China will "lead the world" in the construction of eco-towns and sustainable urban development.

Speaking in Shanghai, the PM announced two agreements with China on environmental issues - the provision of £50 million from the Environmental Transformation Fund (ETF) and an extension to the EU-China Near Zero Emissions Coal Programme.

"Two countries will lead the world in the creation of eco-cities and eco-towns - that is China and Britain....over the next few years the development of this new higher level of environmental cooperation will have the support of the British government."

Via Downing-Street

UK Floods 2008: Update-1

Several flood warnings remain in place on rivers across Gloucestershire after the heavy rain which began last week. The threat of flooding in Gloucester, Tewkesbury and Forest of Dean is not expected to recede until next week.

Michelle Horner, from Stonehouse, has been flooded for the fourth time in 16 months. She said she was struggling to cope and had just completed-repairs.

"People daren't go on holiday. What are you going to come back to?"

A flood warning remains in place on the Severn but levels are expected to peak later on - Environment Agency

Via BBC

Image Day - UK Floods 2008

Heavy rain has seen flooding in parts of the country. In Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, mobile flood barriers have been placed along river banks.

Via BBC

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