All Sustainability articles – Page 11
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Minister defends axing zero-carbon homes target
Leadsom argues all new homes will be “virtually” zero carbon by 2021
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75% of supply chain for wind industry ‘should be from UK’
Energy minister Andrea Leadsom says offshore wind industry’s target of 50% to be supplied by UK firms is too low
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Is the circular economy the way forward?
Construction should look at a more circular approach to reduce the amount of waste it generates
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Crown Estate floats world's largest windfarm
Project would be built 25 kilometers off Scotland’s east coast
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Heathrow lays out green plan for third runway
Airport pledges several initiatives to reduce noise and improve air quality
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Berkeley to become 'carbon positive'
Housebuilder will slash its carbon emissions and boost its use of green energy
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In pics: Fire-ravaged Hastings pier re-opens
dRMM and Ramboll-designed £14.2m revamp is now open to visitors
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Ex-Barratt boss backs energy efficiency firm
Mark Clare will join the board of consultant Enhabit after investing in the London-based company
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Less regulation shouldn’t mean less green thinking
This week marks the fifth Green Sky Thinking week – time to look at sustainable design challenges
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Horizon seeks consultants for £10bn Welsh nuclear plant
Horizon Nuclear Power begins search for management roles on Wylfa Newydd project
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Zero carbon homes could be re-introduced
House of Lords votes against government plans to scrap zero carbon homes requirement
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Protect homes from flooding, industry tells Lords
Architects and engineers argue new developments put pressure on overloaded drainage systems and infrastructure
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Bonfield Review due next month
Energy savings scheme report carried out by BRE chief expected to focus on consumers
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Green Deal didn't deliver energy savings, says NAO
National Audit Office slams Green Deal as poor value for money and says government won’t recoup millions loaned to scheme
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Atkins launches design tool to incorporate wellbeing into building
Consultant Atkins has launched a design tool for creating “healthier” buildings
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Outstanding credit for Dublin bank HQ
Dublin’s Central Bank has become the first office building in Ireland to gain a BREEAM “outstanding” rating
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Fish fears hit Swansea tidal lagoon
Anglers’ campaign group uncovers ‘months’ of further hold-ups due to concerns over fisheries
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Sustainability: Energy efficiency
We all know the benefits of energy efficiency in buildings, yet the amount of investment in carbon reduction is still well below the level needed to hit upcoming targets
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BRE launches first official business in China
UK sustainability standards organisation will help local Chinese towns and cities improve green credentials