Washminster

Washminster
Washminster

Thursday 15 November 2007

Turning Westminster Green

It's an old joke that Parliament produces lots of hot air - but it is certainly true that concerns are growing about the carbon footprint of the parliamentary estate.

It was reported recently that officials at Westminster are considering using wind turbines, tidal power and boreholes to reduce that footprint. Proposals will be considered by the Commons Administration Committee next year. A fuller report can be found on the Guardian's website at: