New Economics Foundation

nef is an independent think-and-do tank that inspires and demonstrates real economic well-being. We aim to improve quality of life by promoting innovative solutions that challenge mainstream thinking on economic, environment and social issues. We work in partnership and put people and the planet first.

Primary web addresses

http://www.neweconomics.org

david.woodward@neweconomics.org

Main Address

3 Jonathan Street
London
SE11 5NH

Country

United Kingdom

Main Telephone

020 7820 6300

Joined OneWorld

10.11.2005

Features

London Olympics Will Break 'Legacy' Promise

21.04.2008 Unless cast-iron guarantees are built into plans for the 2012 Olympics, the Games will fail to leave the promised positive local legacy for the poorest residents of East London, according to a new report.

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The carbon cost of Christmas

18.12.2007 About 60 per cent of annual turnover in UK retailing occurs during the Christmas period. A new briefing, The Carbon Cost of Christmas, exposes some of the biggest festival 'No-nos' followed by some big Christmas Yes-yeses'.

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Related topics/regions: [United Kingdom] [Energy] [Consumption]

World Goes Into 'Ecological Debt'

06.10.2007 From the weekend, the world goes into ecological debt driven by over-consumption, says an independent think tank, which warns that China is being turned into an "'environmental laundry' with devastating consequences for the planet".

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