Turning buildings into energy hubs will speed up decarbonisation
While buildings are a major contributor to carbon output, this means they can also play a key role in reducing
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Cambridge’s water recycling centre looks to the future
The recent £21m upgrade to Anglian Water’s water recycling centre in Cambridge not only future-proofed the site to serve residents
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How Blackpool turned the tide on cleaner water
Blackpool won its first Blue Flag in May and is now vying to secure the same status for the rest
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Brexit is the ultimate test of government’s environmental commitment
The outcome of the EU referendum has divided opinion, but within the sustainability sector there appears to be real concern
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Smart buildings hold key to decarbonisation, says report
Highly efficient smart buildings could become ‘micro energy hubs’ that help to drive low carbon development in other sectors, according
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Bolton Market: cutting waste, saving money
The Love Energy Savings Awards return for a second time after a successful inaugural year in 2015. And once again, the
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Sweden pilots first electric highway
The world’s first public electric highway will be officially launched today. A 2km stretch of the E16 between Gävle and Sandviken
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Feeding the biofuel revolution
The question of whether farmers should use land for crops or energy has re-emerged after scientists in the US claimed
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The Fifth Carbon Budget is a chance to change our approach to transport
The government has a big problem with carbon from transport. Just as other sectors of the economy are beginning to
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Creating a new generation of young green leaders
The benefits that high quality, accessible green infrastructure brings to local communities have been well proven. Green spaces provide neighbourhoods
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Councils call for devolved flood funding following MPs’ report
Town hall leaders have called for flood funding to be made more transparent and devolved to local level, following a
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Universities with an environmental mission
I recently had the opportunity to visit Israel for the first time and to experience the very different culture, climate,
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Why animal agriculture’s environmental impact is still being ignored
This World Environment Day marked 10 years since the UN described the livestock sector as ‘one of the most significant
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Collaboration is the key to hitting recycling targets
As with any industry, there are going to be times when those working in waste management have different views on
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Going the extra mile for rural roads
Large infrastructure projects may dominate the headlines, but local authorities were given a timely reminder this week they should not forget the
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Landmark decision has moved fracking forward but it’s only a small step
After a five-year hiatus, the fracking industry looks to be restarting following the decision by North Yorkshire County Council to
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Kirby Misperton shows we need an open debate about our energy future
While Third Energy has got its planning permission, it is clear that it has failed to obtain a social licence
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Will the lights go out if the UK leaves the EU?
It might not have the same headline-grabbing power as immigration, but the issue of how EU membership impacts the UK’s
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‘Pink planning’ offers a new way to accelerate housing growth
Britain’s stymied housing sector is finally showing signs of life. After years of paralysis, there are encouraging indicators of a
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We must collaborate to ensure the environment doesn’t become an afterthought
Cutbacks across local government have put environmental services under pressure when they are needed most. That’s why collaboration is the
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