Sustainable cities

Apparently Bristol is the most sustainable city in the UK, according to the 2008 Sustainable Cities Index, published this week. The 20 largest cities in the UK are assessed across a range of criteria, but the report stresses that it doesn't mean Bristol is a genuinely sustainable city - it's just better than the others. Generally Britain is far behind the global sustainable leaders: Portland in Oregon or San Franciso. Their success is due to the vision of city leaders in the 70s and 80s. To find out more click here.