London's green economy could exceed £27bn by 2013

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But Mayor Boris Johnson warns people are failing to take advantage of subsidised retrofitting schemes

London's growing green economy could be worth more than £27bn by April 2013, according to a major new report designed to help businesses step up investment in low carbon and environmental services...

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