Green towns to be built in UK, locals unhappy

The Economist reports on the controversy surrounding the British government's seemingly earthy-friendly decision to build 13 eco-towns (see above map).



The government claims the eco-towns will bring new residents to small communities in order to stem a housing shortage. Local residents feel they are being "frozen out of the planning process, which is being led by the central government."



Critics of the plan point out that all houses built after 2016 will be required to be carbon-neutral, regardless of having an "eco" label or not.



Read the full story: Eco-towns: green, with hint of Brown