Environment
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Calls to go beyond biodiversity net gain and introduce ‘environmental net gain’
New report argues for government to substantially increase the ambitions and impact of its environment bill. -
Mace announces it will be net zero carbon in 2020
Ambitious target will see the company reduce its carbon emissions across its own development and operations as far as possible. -
Net zero impossible unless government takes cutting energy use seriously, says new report
The government’s approach to climate change will not cut nearly enough carbon to meet the UK’s net zero goal, according to a new report by the Green Alliance. -
Still a long way to go on journey to net zero
The past few months have been a revelation as climate action intensives, says Cundall’s Simon Wyatt. -
Business leaders unite for new net zero campaign
New campaign launched to analyse how UK infrastructure can be done differently to reach net zero by 2050. -
Natural capital tool launched to help protect the environment
New online guide launched to help organisations make better planning decisions to protect and boost natural capital. -
Wates Group aims to go waste and carbon free by 2025
The Wates Group has committed to eliminating waste and carbon from its operations by 2025, setting three bold targets to help ensure it does ‘zero harm’ to the environment. -
University professor launches ‘world-first’ recycled brick
Inventor hopes that bricks made from 90% recycled construction and demolition waste can support the sustainability ambitions of today’s construction industry. -
When is waste not waste?
Post-Brexit, we may see the government look at a more pragmatic approach to legal definitions around waste, says the EIC's Matthew Farrow. -
Bird nest inspires engineers to build new bricks from waste plastic
A new brick made from waste plastic provides ten times better insulation than traditional bricks made from clay, according to results of controlled experiments.