All Sustainability articles – Page 83
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Wind turbine sit-in continues despite court threat
Protest against closure of Vestas factory in the Isle of Wight enters fifth day
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Make energy ratings public, say Tories
New legislation would force ministers to publish the energy rating of government buildings
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Who will deliver the eco-towns?
The government is breathing life into eco-towns, but the past 18 months have been profoundly discouraging for the private sector
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London councils force developers to retrofit green technology
Two London councils are introducing a system that will force developers to retrofit green power generating capacity onto their buildings if they fail to meet agreed sustainability targets
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Part L: forcing historic buildings to be energy-efficient
In the first of a three-part series on the government’s consultation on Part L, will forcing historic buildings to adopt energy efficiency improvements, such as double glazing, do more harm than good?
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Cooling system change to push up 2012 costs
Costs on the 2012 Olympic stadium and aquatics centre are likely to rise further after a recommendation by the Games’ sustainability watchdog that their cooling systems be reworked
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New zero-carbon definition cuts cost of home by £11k
But housing minister John Healey reveals that new energy rules could cost the industry £7bn
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Site menace knotweed set to meet its match
Consultation launched on revolutionary biocontrol scheme to bring Japanese predator to UK to beat rampant weed
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What it costs: Commercial biomass
Biomass heating systems may cost a lot to install, but they’ll pay off in no time – assuming you choose the right system and the right fuel. Peter Mayer of BLP Insurance assesses the options
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Decision on efficiency of zero-carbon homes delayed until end of year
News comes as housing minister outlines further details of definition of zero carbon
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Four sites chosen for eco-towns
Sites in Hampshire, Cornwall, Norfolk and Oxfordshire will go forward for full public consultation and local planning approval
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Zero-carbon homes target puts UK among world leaders
Britain stands out for its impressive ambitions on construction of green housing, says international report
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Disappointment at government onsite renewables plan
Feed-in tariff for onsite renewable energy could triple small-scale generation if set higher, says green power group
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Environment secretary reveals raft of green policies
Government plans include £120m boost for off-shore wind energy, but carbon capture will not be introduced in this parliamentary session
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Government unveils new low-carbon strategy
Growth of wind power and home insulation are among proposals aiming to meet 2020 targets on efficiency and emissions
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Kevin McCloud sets up home at Westminster
Grand Designs presenter campaigns for more efficient insulation by building house outside parliament
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Government to name 10 eco-town sites
First and second-wave towns to be announced on Thursday said to include sites in East Hampshire, Cornwall, Oxfordshire and Norfolk
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Energy body calls for better wind turbine information
Energy Savings Trust recommends regulation of data provided on domestic turbine performance following year-long trial
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English Heritage attacks Part L proposals
Heritage body set to oppose plans to bring historic buildings up to modern energy efficiency standards when refurbished
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New thermal imaging tool quantifies carbon emissions
IRT Surveys' infrared analysis tool provides easy online assessment of CO2 as well as heat loss