Sustainability News – Page 5
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NewsNine Elms to get UK’s largest sustainable drainage system
£14m system will divert rainwater from across 561-acre site into River Thames
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NewsBSI launches carbon emissions standard for infrastructure
The standard was developed with input from various construction firms
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NewsMPs damn Green Deal roll-out
Building looks into a report on household energy efficiency schemes from the Public Accounts Committee
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NewsHeathrow targets 'zero carbon' expansion
Concept architect chosen for Heathrow expansion tells Building airport wants to be “most sustainable in the world”
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NewsSir Ben Ainslie base wins BREEAM Excellent
Sustainability accolade awarded ahead of next week’s America’s Cup in the Solent
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NewsMay slammed for 'plain stupid' decision to axe DECC
Energy and climate change policy rolled into a beefed up business department
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NewsTidal is cheapest way to generate power, says developer
Tidal Lagoon Power report claims power from new tidal lagoon could be three times cheaper than from nuclear
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NewsEcobuild 2017 launches with focus on regeneration
Industry leaders line up to support Ecobuild campaign to redefine sustainability at House of Commons reception
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NewsWillmott Dixon picked for super green Bristol office
Contractor to build office element of wider £250m regeneration scheme
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NewsSiemens puts new UK wind power on hold after Brexit vote
Engineering company’s UK boss says new plans will be frozen until EU-UK trading relationship is clarified
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NewsInterserve cuts carbon intensity by 20% in 2015
The firm’s business-wide sustainability plan sets out its targets to 2020
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NewsFrench union bosses call for Hinkley C postponement
French energy managers believe power plant decision should be delayed until EDF and reactor disputes are settled
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NewsEU funding for Green Deal-style scheme
Two housing associations win £1.4m for roll-out of Dutch energy-saving scheme
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NewsAtkins to green Old Oak Common
Consultant to produce report on how to make £26bn development one of the most sustainable in UK
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NewsWork on £745m bypass stopped over fish fears
Contractors voluntarily halt work on Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route after pollution to nearby rivers
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NewsEcobuild challenges industry to redefine sustainability
The Ecobuild team launches its #SustainabilityIs campaign focusing on the business case for sustainable construction
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NewsWillmott Dixon boss warns Brexit would hit green investment
Rob Lambe says less regulation would see policy inconsistences
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NewsBrexit could hurt sustainable projects
Survey of IEMA members finds two-thirds believe environmental issues will be given less weight if UK leaves EU