All Sustainability articles – Page 141
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Consumers doubt construction's sustainable credentials
BT report finds trust in industry green drive amongst general public is a third of the utilities sectors. Survey also reports mismatch between messaging and consumer beliefs
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Sustainability weekend review
The weekend newspapers composted into a bite-sized read of environmental news and debate
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NewsThe existing stock blueprint
The team behind an energy performance upgrade of six houses in Hampshire hope this can be the start of a much more ambitious and extensive effot to tackle inefficient existing housing stock
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The Weekly Green Gauge
Building Sustainability's new round-up of the best green content from around the world-wide-web, from projects to quotes and issues of the week
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Work to start on nuclear plant in China
Third-generation nuclear plant will be the first in the world to use US approved technology
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NewsEPCs could be a disaster waiting to happen, say experts
The 2008 rollout might be dogged by lack of assessors and capricious software, leading to a freeze of a large part of the UK investment market
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NewsCoal-fired power station gets green light
Kent council grants planning permit for controversial 'clean' coal-fired power station
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NewsTelephone line launched to answer legal eco-questions
NetRegs finds construction workers prefer telephone to internet advise
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FeaturesGlobal PV Production up 50%
With solar energy usage on the increase globally, it's predicted a third of all new electricity production installed each year will be PV by 2015
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News2008 predictions: "The green agenda"
The chief executive of Building Better Health foresees a practical focus on green issues and calls for an increase in spending on public sector buildings
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News2008 Sustainability Preview - Is a backlash on the way?
Phil Clark wonders whether both consumers and business will really embrace sustainability in the coming year
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NewsTake it to the bridge
A tight budget necessitated some creative thinking for this sustainable community centre in Sussex
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NewsGovernment hands out £25m in renewable energy grants
Figures released on cash issued for micro wind turbines and solar panels as part of the Low Carbon Buildings Programme
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NewsHow Britain can survive the flood
Planning for flooding should have the same priority as terrorism according to a new report. So what can industry do to stem the rising tides?
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NewsGovernment pledges to turn fire stations green
Fire engines will remain red but new guidance aims to encourage more sustainability and community involvement in fire service
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NewsGovernment gives £110m to make schools eco-friendly
Fund announced for 200 'green' building projects as part of drive to make schools carbon neutral
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Government reviews construction waste rules
Government launches consultation on possible changes to regulations for the disposal of site waste
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NewsSpecialists to call for more sustainability in design
Specialist Engineering Alliance report will demand earlier involvement in sustainable design on new projects
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NewsGovernment tells councils to go beyond Merton Rule
New planning policy statement on climiate change says councils should demand more on-site renewables
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NewsEco-town architects will not be replaced, says government
Government approved design teams will not work on eco towns without agreement says Communities Department