All Sustainability articles – Page 77
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NewsMinister wants to scrap import taxes on green goods
Move would boost manufacture and installation of low-carbon products such as wind turbines
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NewsSunand Prasad: 'The end of the fossil fuel era is a fantastic opportunity'
Former RIBA president argues climate change debate should not frighten people, it's a positive chance to innovate
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NewsMandelson launches low carbon construction team
Secretary of state wants new team to conduct low carbon review into cutting industry emissions for 2020
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NewsJohn Sauven: 'There's a huge business opportunity in retro-fitting'
Video interview with Greenpeace's UK director on the difficulty in finding construction firms to retro-fit existing buildings
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NewsNine more schemes picked for eco-towns
Housing minister unveils list of second wave eco-town proposals and releases £5m for councils to develop plans
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NewsVote for your Green Gurus: shortlist revealed
Building unveils finalists for recognition of green achievement in construction
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NewsVote for the 2009 Green Guru client
The six clients setting the standards for green building design
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NewsVote for the 2009 Green Guru manufacturer
These green innovators have helped push sustainable building to new heights
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NewsVote for the 2009 Green Guru contractor (sponsored by EDF Energy)
Who's building for the environment? Choose among these worthy contenders
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NewsVote for the 2009 Green Guru thinker (sponsored by Ecobuild)
Well-known names dominate the shortlist for the greatest green thinker
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NewsVote for your 2009 Green Guru architect
Show your appreciation for your the architect you think has done the most for sustainable building
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SUDS pavers
Brick maker Ibstock has launched a range of stock brick pavers for drives and patios that are SUDS compliant, allowing run-off of excess water during heavy rain
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NewsGreen roofs
The environmental impact of a new four-bedroom home in the heart of Dartmoor has been reduced with three distinctive green roofs constructed using Rhepanol membranes and accessories
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Environmentally friendly fire stopping
Firetherm has launched Eco-Range, a series of environmentally friendly fire-stopping products that are claimed to contain fewer pollutants than traditional mineral fibre-based fire barrier products and sealants
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NewsEnergy limits set for new homes
The government has announced the minimum standard for the energy efficiency of zero-carbon homes
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NewsLow energy heating and cooling
Monodraught has launched a passive cooling and heat recovery system for use in commercial, academic and healthcare buildings
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FeaturesBuilding pathology: Photovoltaic panels
Photovoltaic panels can be great energy providers, as long as an eye is kept on potential problems with power output and deficiencies. Peter Mayer of BLP Insurance explains what to look out for
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Biomass boilers
Wood pellet biomass heating system manufacturer Windhager has added to its range of wood pellet boilers with the BioWIN Plus
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Tories promise £163bn green retrofit of 25 million homes
The Conservative party is set to offer loans of £6,500 to most of the UK’s 25 million households in order to make homes more energy efficient