All Climate crisis articles
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News
Britain’s unnatural nature
The green rolling hills of the British countryside are a national treasure, but they are by no means natural. Think of unspoilt land and you might picture a patchwork of green fields divided by meandering hedgerows or dry-stone walls, home to placidly munching sheep or cows.
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Online
Anti-greenwashing rules could lead to ‘greenhushing’, claims lawyer
Claim followed introduction of tougher anti-greenwashing investment rules by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) this week.
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Insight
Swansea pioneers a green model
A £4bn green energy, transport hub and port development should be a blueprint for other major cities.
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Insight
More clarity on MEES is essential
Government must outline its plans for energy efficiency regulations to help industry hit net zero targets.
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News
ChargePoint powers up EV opportunities for property
Supporting the shift to electric vehicles can be a challenge for owners and occupiers alike, but there is a way ahead. ChargePoint’s André ten Bloemendal steers Property Week around the obstacles.
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Professional
Getting back to nature
Developers are increasingly integrating nature-based features into their schemes to boost biodiversity and tackle the effects of climate change.
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Insight
All generations need levelling up
Regeneration projects should offer a range of housing and amenity options for people at all stages of life.
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News
High Court allows judicial review of Gove’s policy to limit green homes standards
Campaign groups have warned of a “policy disaster” that will ”discourage building homes to a higher standard”.
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News
A shock to the system
With much of the country facing an acute shortage of power capacity, developers need to reassess the way new homes use electricity.
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Insight
Nobody should be lonely on the road to net zero
Property Week and Get Set for Net Zero lead partner Hollis hosted a positive Mipim debate about the importance of collaboration for improving sustainability.
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News
Future Homes Hub and Planning Advisory Service launch online biodiversity guide
The free online resource has been built it in collaboration with tech start-ups.
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Insight
Getting the measure of carbon
RICS is working with other industry bodies to establish a common standard for carbon measurement.
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News
Experts question the contribution of S106 carbon offset policy
As a report by the GLA reveals some LPAs are struggling to actually spend the money they are collecting for carbon reduction projects, Property Week asks whether the offsetting policy is still appropriate.
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Joe’s Blooms launches first digital BNG solution for SME developers
The tool is designed to streamline the biodiversity net gain process for small and medium-sized enterprises.
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London councils struggle to spend carbon offset funds, GLA reports
Just 36% of funds collected from developers have been spent to date.
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News
City Corporation unveils retrofit toolkit for Square Mile’s heritage buildings
The City is targeting a net zero Square Mile by 2040.
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Insight
What does the future hold for retrofitting?
Following the latest twist in the M&S Oxford Street store demolish-and-rebuild row, Property Week sits down with three planning experts to debate whether a retrofit-first approach is still viable.
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Insight
Localising supply chains with technology
Digital tools can help procurement teams source equipment locally to reduce costs and meet eco goals.
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RICS launches UK residential retrofitting standard
The standard, which will come into effect from the end of October, is designed to help members advise their customers on retrofitting options.
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Research reveals AI uses that would cut real estate carbon impact
Pi Labs report reveals the potential impact of artificial intelligence on reducing carbon impact in the real estate industry.