Buildings
Construction and property is getting serious about net zero carbon
The government has once again ducked the opportunity to strengthen green building standards, but thankfully the industry is looking to take a lead
'Circularity gap': Just nine per cent of global resources re-used each year
Major new report argues circular economy strategies could 'tip balance in battle against dangerous climate change'
Dutch eco initiative halves energy bills in first UK homes
Nottingham pioneers 'Energiesprong' after it wins £5m funding from EU
Home truths: Green building expectations are changing, and businesses are responding
UK GBC's John Alker takes the microscope to the latest trends in green housebuilding
COP24: World Green Building Council debuts healthier homes guide
New guide draws together the latest research to show how simple improvements in building design and technology can deliver healthier, greener homes
Facebook's new King's Cross HQ secures UK's first 'green loan'
Wells Fargo, HSBC UK and Helaba provide £400m loan in accordance with new Green Loan Principles
Bolder climate action in cities could yield $583bn economic boost
Policies pushing for clean transport, buildings, industry and energy in global cities could slash greenhouse gases and air pollution, C40 finds
Michael Gove sows seed for green development strategy
Developers could be required to deliver 'biodiversity net gain' when building new homes or commercial estates under new government plans
Plastic straws to disappear from Legoland, Madame Tussauds, and Sea Life attractions
Operator Merlin Entertainments to phase out plastic straws at all its owned attractions worldwide by the end of 2018
Plans confirmed to turn Rugeley coal plant into low carbon community
ENGIE wants to turn Rugeley Power Station, which closed in 2016, into a sustainable village featuring more than 2,000 renewables-powered smart homes
Could this be the world's first ultra-low emission quarry?
Volvo and Skanska have been testing a range of prototype equipment, in a bid to create the world's first emissions free quarry in Sweden
Survey: Global demand for green buildings to grow 'significantly' by 2021
Poll of 2,000 construction sector participants across five continents points to growing demand for smart, efficient, green buildings in the coming years
Deep retrofit of 26 million homes is a great business opportunity
There's money to be made from draughty homes, says Richard Miller of Miller-Klein Associates
Reach for the sky: Berkeley Homes development trials transparent solar glass roof
Home at the developer's new Kidbrooke Village development features transparent glass canopies which generate solar energy
Air-cleaning advertising boards pop up at Marylebone Station
Technology designed by atmospheric chemists fitted at station to highlight UN Sustainable Development Goals on cities and communities
Energy efficiency alone could deliver global emissions peak and slash bills by $500bn, IEA predicts
Energy efficiency could prove a climate saviour according to the IEA, and yet the policy action needed to help realise huge savings is weakening
World Cement Association launches 2C climate action plan
Trade body releases manifesto for delivering its contribution to the Paris Agreement goal of keeping temperatures 'well below' 2C
From net zero to green mortgages: Building sector steps up decarbonisation drive
UK Green Building Council launches Advancing Net Zero programme to eliminate emissions from buildings, as BNP Paribas and E.ON debut green mortgage offer
Why the UK's ageing infrastructure might be an advantage in the global digital revolution
Ramboll UK's Chris Fry explains how the UK has a huge opportunity to replace its ageing infrastructure with greener, cleaner upgrades
Lethal but legal: Government faces fresh calls to strengthen air pollution standards
IPPR report argues Brexit could provide the government to set stronger air quality rules for domestic heating that honour its pledge to be 'more ambitious about achieving cleaner air'
'Game-changer': Industry groups unveil green mortgage standards
Alliance of Green Building Councils launch new report detailing how mortgage providers can help accelerate low carbon transition
Active Building: Government announces £36m of R&D funding to support power-generating construction materials
Consortium led by Swansea University secures government funding to support next phase of 'active building' clean energy R&D project
Businesses, cities, and regions pledge to deliver net zero building sector by 2050
Signatories make combined pledge to eliminate 192 million tonnes of carbon emissions from buildings by 2050
From London to San Jose, global cities unite to make new buildings 'Net-Zero Carbon' by 2030
19 Mayors from around the world sign up to Net Zero Carbon Declaration
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