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Coping without carbon: MVA Consultancy advises on sustainable rural communities
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The Commission for Rural Communities has published MVA Consultancy’s research into what life may be like in Britain’s countryside if Government carbon targets are to be met.
The industry-leading specialist was appointed by the Government’s Commission for Rural Communities to develop a Thinkpiece advising on policy issues and evidence around sustainable transport in rural areas.
The report – which is freely downloadable - included assessing the carbon footprints of two real communities in England, and planning them to meeting government CO2 reduction targets.
Stuart Reid, director of sustainable communities at MVA Consultancy, said: “The report is one of a series of pieces designed to raise the profile of rural transport issues, placing transport at the heart of the debate on climate change and sustainable rural communities.
“Barring a technological miracle, the research highlights the fundamental changes to lifestyle that will be necessary in rural areas to achieve a 60 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2050.”
To view the report go to: http://www.ruralcommunities.gov.uk/publications/thinkingaboutruraltransportrurallifewithoutcarbon
Information for Editors:
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, MVA Consultancy provides advice on transport and other policy areas, to central, regional and local government, agencies, developers, operators and financiers.
A diverse group of results-oriented people, we are part of a 500-strong team worldwide. Through client business planning, customer research and strategy development we create solutions that work for real people in the real world.
For further information please contact:
Emma O'Sullivan on 01483 742925
or email eosullivan@mvaconsultancy.com
or
Sarah White on 01483 742975
or email swhite@mvaconsultancy.com
29 September 2008
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