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Government's current green housing policies 'do not go far enough' to protect against climate change or cutting CO2, advisory body warns

The NHS is responsible for around five per cent of the UK's greenhouse gas emissions, making decarbonising healthcare key if the UK is to meet its 2050 net zero target

The net zero transition will render swathes of older infrastructure redundant, but there is no plan in place to make use of these resources, says AECOM's Robert Spencer

Chris Hewett of the Solar Trade Association argues that the government's proposed Future Homes Standard could turbocharge the net zero transition, but only if it acts as a floor, not a ceiling, for local rules

Minister argues built and natural environments should 'work in harmony' as he welcomes new building Commission report

Equity researcher Redburn downgrades two major cement producers as it forecasts major hike in costs to decarbonise sector

America's twin economic hubs have started a race to electrify their buildings - and so far the Big Apple is winning

Proposals unveiled to boost energy efficiency standards for new homes in bid to cut CO2, reduce bills and tackle fuel poverty

The fund's new targets are intended to align with targets set by the UK Green Building Council

Without strong national policy signals, cities must step into the void and offer ambitious energy efficiency schemes, argues the UK Green Building Council's John Alker