MPs slash carbon footprint through online meeting trial

James S Murray
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Month-long trial highlights online tools' ability to slash MPs' travel

Two MPs have today revealed how they cut their carbon emissions and reduced their travel expenses following the successful trial of online meeting technology. The MP's, Nick Hurd of the Conservatives...

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