Sustainability News – Page 6
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News75% 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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NewsMinister defends axing zero-carbon homes target
Leadsom argues all new homes will be “virtually” zero carbon by 2021
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NewsCrown Estate floats world's largest windfarm
Project would be built 25 kilometers off Scotland’s east coast
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NewsHeathrow lays out green plan for third runway
Airport pledges several initiatives to reduce noise and improve air quality
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NewsBerkeley to become 'carbon positive'
Housebuilder will slash its carbon emissions and boost its use of green energy
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NewsIn pics: Fire-ravaged Hastings pier re-opens
dRMM and Ramboll-designed £14.2m revamp is now open to visitors
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NewsEx-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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NewsHorizon seeks consultants for £10bn Welsh nuclear plant
Horizon Nuclear Power begins search for management roles on Wylfa Newydd project
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NewsZero carbon homes could be re-introduced
House of Lords votes against government plans to scrap zero carbon homes requirement
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NewsProtect homes from flooding, industry tells Lords
Architects and engineers argue new developments put pressure on overloaded drainage systems and infrastructure
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NewsBonfield Review due next month
Energy savings scheme report carried out by BRE chief expected to focus on consumers
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NewsGreen 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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NewsAtkins launches design tool to incorporate wellbeing into building
Consultant Atkins has launched a design tool for creating “healthier” buildings
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NewsOutstanding 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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NewsFish fears hit Swansea tidal lagoon
Anglers’ campaign group uncovers ‘months’ of further hold-ups due to concerns over fisheries
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NewsBRE launches first official business in China
UK sustainability standards organisation will help local Chinese towns and cities improve green credentials
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NewsCash-strapped Zero Carbon Hub to close
Hub will close tomorrow after core funders refused to put more money in
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NewsWinter storms cause £250m of damage
Cumbria worst hit with £175m worth of damage to roads and bridges
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NewsWillmott Dixon to switch to green energy
Contractor signs green energy supply deal as part of drive to halve its carbon emissions by 2020