Sustainability News – Page 54
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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NewsUKGBC welcomes Tory plans for energy loans
Green body says Conservative plans to offer homeowners £6,500 are 'step in the right direction'