But Matthew Green, head of research at CBRE, also notes that the city is vulnerable to economic shifts.

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Nonetheless, reports continue to suggest that Zola could be forced to sell his best players in January, including Rob Green, Matthew Upson, Scott Parker and Carlton Cole.

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Matthew Spencer from the parliamentary group Green Alliance has been lobbying the government on the issue.

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Matthew Evans is an 18-year old who had the vision to create a non-profit called Discover Green, which is based in Pflugerville, Texas, raises awareness around energy and water conservation, and constructs sustainable landscape models throughout the community.

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