Environment
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Government urged to lead the challenge of adapting infrastructure to climate change
Innovate UK’s latest report on establishing the business case for adapting buildings to climate change highlights some tough realities for government and owners. -
Delivery is the challenge as Queen's Speech sets out the agenda for cities
The government has presented an ambitious economic and constitutional agenda for the next five years. Achieving it will depend on keeping together their small working majority says Andrew Carter , acting chief executive of Centre... -
EIC Annual Conference 2015: The Next Five Years for the Environmental Industry
Following its successful launch event in 2014, the Environmental Industries Commission is now planning its 2015 Annual Conference as the critical post-Election forum to discuss the expanding environmental agenda. -
Think co-benefits to deliver 2020 environmental goals
As we emerge from the General Election, Temple Group's Chris Fry looks ahead at the environmental challenges facing the new Tory Government. -
Wallasea Island – infrastructure working on behalf of conservation
As the country’s infrastructure develops, it’s vital to ensure natural environments are protected. ESG’s Declan Burns reveals how this was achieved at Wallasea Island using spoil from Crossrail which completes its tunnelling marathon this month. -
What is the future for the Green agenda under the new Government?
Matthew Farrow thinks air quality and new runways will be controversial and worries what will replace onshore wind if, as promised in the Tory manifesto, development is stopped. -
Housing land is a core priority
The next Government should extend Land Remediation Tax Relief to get more brownfield sites into use for new homes, says Matthew Farrow -
Environment centre stage as parties set out their plans
The Environmental Industries Commission is encouraged by the priority given to the environment in the main UK party manifestos. -
Green Sky Thinking Week highlights London’s development challenge
London’s deputy mayor for policy and planning, Sir Edward Lister, launches a week of sustainable activity with infrastructure front and centre. -
Greens target fossil free energy, social housing and rail renationalisation
Manifesto outlines £338bn spending spree to deliver sustainable, low carbon affordable future.