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 30 August 2008 14:22 BST

Greenest cities named

Tuesday, 23 Oct 2007 14:18
Cities have a vital role to play in the future of the UK's environment

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Winchester is the least green city in the UK, the WWF claims.

The wildlife charity rated the 60 cities in England, Scotland and Wales for the average ecological footprints of their residents.

It said Winchester uses so much energy that it consumes an equivalent of energy from 3.62 Earths each year.

Assessment criteria included how people build and live in their houses, transport choices, food choices and how consumer goods are manufactured.

In England residents in Plymouth were the most environmentally friendly, while Glasgow in Scotland and Newport in Wales topped the green table.

Although some cities were praised for their energy efforts, the WWF warned that even those having a smaller impact on the environment than their neighbours are still consuming more than their fair share of natural resources.

Colin Butfield, head of campaigns at WWF-UK, said cities play a vital role in the future of the UK's environment.

"They have the highest potential for eco-living due to local facilities, public transport links, dense housing and shared public resources," he added.

"While all cities and city dwellers could do more to reduce their impact on the environment there are some great examples of good practice on areas such as transport and housing around the UK."

The WWF says city dwellers can reduce their ecological footprint by using public transport more, holidaying closer to home and reducing energy use in the home.
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