Sustainability News – Page 134
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NewsLivingstone launches zero-carbon report
Towards Zero Carbon Developments report will give advice on how boroughs can meet targets set in the London mayor’s energy strategy
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NewsSite selected for Gateway's zero carbon scheme
Ken Livingstone launches search for developer at 200-home scheme in Gallions Park, Albert Docks
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NewsEP plans to raise environmental standards again
English Partnerships plans to raise the environmental standards of the building projects that it funds once again.
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Fresh calls for tax relief on green buildings
Business rates should be used to “green” the built environment, a leading social and economic think tank has announced this week.
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NewsFirms get set to compete for £12bn nuclear build programme
Halcrow, EC Harris and Atkins among the companies positioning themselves to win contracts after energy review favours new generation of nuclear power stations
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NewsNAO to check architects’ green performance
Architects such as Sir Terry Farrell who have designed government offices recently are set to have the green credentials of their work scrutinised by the National Audit Office.
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NewsMilton Keynes council gets tough with developers
Developers have warned that Milton Keynes council is putting its groundbreaking infrastructure funding deal with the private sector at risk.
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NewsGovernment backs Building campaign
The government this week endorsed Building’s Reform the Regs campaign as it launched its long-awaited energy review.
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NewsFarrell unveils plan for Thames Estuary bridge
Architect Sir Terry Farrell’s green vision for Gateway includes Kent-Essex link and new islands
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NewsShadow environment minister backs 99% campaign
Building’s 99% Campaign gained further ground in Westminster this week after receiving the backing of shadow environment minister Greg Barker.
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NewsRegs minister backs our 99% Campaign
Angela Smith pledges her support, and initiates reform of Building Regs
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NewsAsda plans £20m green superstore
Supermarket chain Asda is to try out wind turbines, solar panels and ground source heat pumps at a £20m store in Merseyside
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News99% Campaign launches with high-level support
High-profile figures across industry and politics have signed up to the 99% Campaign, launched this week by Building.
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NewsHousing boss blames government for buy to let
Linden Homes' Philip Davies says planning policy is to blame for growth in buy to let investments.
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NewsSchools for Future warned for ignoring sustainability
Report by Sir Neville Simms criticises school building programme, as government pledges to go carbon neutral
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NewsGovernment launches energy performance certificate
Housing Minister Yvette Cooper launches compulsory energy rating for homes to help cut carbon emissions.
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NewsCrest invests in Scottish sustainable housing
Crest Nicholson announces major new sustainable residential development in Scotland
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NewsBRE launches EcoHomes for existing homes
EcoHomes XB aims to encourge greener refurbishment and could be mandatory within two years
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NewsGovernment's estate to go carbon neutral
Government building estate will go carbon neutral by 2012 as Labour pledges to cut carbon emissions 30% by 2020.
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NewsTool for mass eco homes
EcoHomes XB claims to help support the building of environmentally friendly mass housing