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The search for lower carbon aluminium solutions to support sustainable design

John McComb, technical services director at Reynaers Aluminium, looks at the work taking place within the aluminium industry to improve access to products with lower levels of embodied carbon.

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Eden project secures £16.8m to drill first well

The Eden Project and EGS Energy Ltd have secured £16.8m funding to drill the first well for their pioneering geothermal heat and power project.

Green investment programme to support zero carbon transition in Scotland

Projects that help Scotland transition to a net-zero economy by 2045 can now apply to be included in the new green investment programme

Research: Buildings could cut emissions by 44% by 2050

Changes to the construction industry could cut the emissions generated from buildings and infrastructure in cities by 44% by 2050, according to new research.

Heat efficiency improved in Grade II listed townhouse

The heat efficiency of a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse in Bath is set to be drastically improved due to the introduction of Spacetherm® Multi insulation.

Government overrules block on power station project

Plans for Drax Power to install four new gas turbines in North Yorkshire have been given the go-ahead, as energy minister Andrea Leadsom overturns a decision by the UK’s Planning Inspectorate.

World-first low carbon greenhouses to boost UK agriculture

Greencoat Capital has announced a £120m project to construct two of the UK’s largest greenhouses at farmland sites near Norwich and Bury St Edmunds.

Lovell pledges to reduce gas emissions using alternative fuel

As part of Lovell's pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, they are trialling the use of Shell GTL fuel in their construction vehicles.

Housing secretary reveals new green housing standard

A new green standard for new build homes aims to bring an environmental revolution to home building, in the hope of combating climate change while keeping household bills low.

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure supports Energy Coast UTC

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure anncounced the latest development in its commitment to community support as it joins Cumbria’s Energy Coast University Technical College’s (UTC) Trust Board as a Member organisation.

Geothermal housing: Nottingham takes major step into the future

The UK's largest geothermal housing developments, Collingham Park and Collingham Brook are at the cutting edge of green residential development.

HM The Queen recognises Willmott Dixon’s sustainable developments

In the week where world leaders gathered for the UN Climate Action Summit in New York to discuss new ways for tackling global warming, Willmott Dixon held a special event to mark its own contribution to reducing greenhouse gases.

Chetwoods Thrive appointed by Gazeley to deliver ‘Net Zero’ sustainability goals

Thrive, the sustainability division of architects Chetwoods, has been appointed by logistics developer Gazeley as its specialist environmental, social and governance (ESG) consultant.

Gas power station approved in Abergelli

An application by Drax to build a gas power station in Abergelli to has been approved by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Scottish Government launches £30m fund for low carbon heating

The Scottish Low Carbon Heat Funding Invitation has made £30m available to businesses and organisations for innovative solutions to heat buildings.

UKGBC launches Climate Commitment Platform

Building on the momentum of the Global Climate Strike, the UKGBC has launched the Climate Commitment Platform.

Specification offers holistic approach to retrofitting for thermal efficiency

A new specification championing a holistic approach to retrofitting is an important step in the battle to improve the thermal efficiency of Britain’s aged housing stock.

Liverpool City Council approves new green wall

The innovative green wall, one of the largest outside of London, will stretch across the outside of the upper floor of St Johns Shopping Centre, visible from the pedestrianised areas around it and from Queens Square Bus Station.

Liberty wins new gas servicing contracts worth £14m

Property services business Liberty has secured three new gas servicing contracts worth £14m in London, Wales and the Midlands.

Actis to take part in thermal efficiency conference

Architects, developers and surveyors will be given a chance to learn about the latest developments in the thermal, acoustic and HVAC sectors at a conference.

Scottish Green claims Sturgeon’s green policy is a “cheap imitation”

Nicola Sturgeon’s Programme for Government lacks the ambition, scale and courage required to tackle inequality and the climate emergency, the Scottish Green Party has said.

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