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Paul Morrell publishes interim low carbon construction findings
The chief construction adviser, paul Morrell, has called for a government Programme Manager to oversee the low-carbon transition, and that London will be a new Low Carbon Economic Area.
2010 Civic Trust winners announced
More than 50 projects have been recognised in the Civit Trust awards, which reward some of the best projects in the built environment.
New drive for carbon capture and storage in Yorkshire and Humber
The Government says a drive to encourage carbon capture and storage (CCS) could create 100,000 jobs and deliver a multibillion-pound boost to the economy.
10 wave and tidal sites approved to power 750,000 homes
The Crown Estate has approved 10 sites at Pentland Firth and Orkney in Scotland to demonstrate power generation for 10 new wave and tidal technologies, to produce 1.2GW in total by 2020.
Peterborough to get resources database
Peterborough aims to become the UK’s most sustainable city with a new online database tracking the city’s use of energy, water, transport and waste systems.
Road to Copenhagen
Spending: Keeping it green
Cutting back on sustainability spending is a tempting way to deal with the recession. In fact, maintaining an environmental focus might just be the best way to survive it. Jo Stimpson looks at consumer attitudes to find out why.
Carbon emissions: Working from the top down
Engineers can solve the challenges of reducing carbon emissions, says Royal Academy of Engineering president Lord Browne, but they will need far-sighted political leadership and better international frameworks to underpin their efforts.
Low carbon: Building a better future
How we cost buildings is set to change if carbon becomes a commercial commodity. Sean Lockie explains that engineers will have to understand how a low carbon economy of the future may change a building’s design now.
Cutting out the carbon
The Climate Change Act came into force in the UK last November. It provides a legal framework for reducing emissions to prevent the recession and a wealth of technological challenges getting in the way. The forthcoming Gibson Review will ensure engineers have a role in its success, reports Jo Stimpson
Low carbon: There’s no commitment issue here
As we head towards Copenhagen’s United Nations Climate Change Conference in December, NCE has teamed up with the Construction Industry Council for a regular series to help the profession engage with this important milestone.
NCE Exclusive
British Airways to build biofuel plant
British Airways (BA) is to build a carbon neutral waste-to-energy jet fuel plant to produce 73M.litres of fuel for its fleet each year.
Sustainability case study
Case study: low carbon building refurbishment makes business sense today
In moving to a low carbon economy the role of buildings is absolutely crucial, says the Carbon Trust
TCKTCKTCK
NCE is supporting TckTckTck, a global alliance of civil society organisations, trade unions, faith groups and individuals all calling for an fair, ambitious, and binding climate change agreement.
This site is the hub for mobilizing civil society support for an historic agreement on climate change in Copenhagen in December 2009. It is building the world's biggest mandate for change, to show leaders that people are ready for bold climate action.
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Why are climate scientists losing the American public?
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China, India join Copenhagen Accord with other major emitters
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Growing low-oxygen zones in oceans worry scientists
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We Can’t Wish Away Climate Change
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World warming unhindered by cold spells: scientists
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Manufacturing a scientific scandal
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Top U.N. Climate Diplomat Announces Resignation
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Norway outlines ways to reach deep 2020 CO2 cuts
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IEA Says Emissions Plans Fall Short
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Bill Gates: the Most Important Climate Speech of the Year
CEEQUAL Annual
CEEQUAL: green gets seen
Ten years after it was first proposed, the CEEQUAL scheme for assessing and rating the environmental quality of civil engineering projects is becoming mainstream, reports Adrian Greeman.
Market report: Sustainable development
MWH director of business strategy David Smith explains now is the time to commit to sustainable development, before it is too late.
Expert Opinion
Viewpoint: Copenhagen: climax or catalyst?
Forum For the Future founder director Sara Parkin asks: What will be the Copenhagen outcome?
Viewpoint: At the heart of carbon
As civil engineers we have a reponsibility to be at the heart of policy making, says Construction Industry Council chief executive Graham Watts
We must turn strategy into reality fast
Industry comment by Ken Dalton, Group chief executive, Aecom Europe
