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With £1billion for new schools and £560million for repairs, government funding has recently been announced to help rebuild the economy post-COVID. As the number of pupils grow it’s vital that the restoration happens soon. 640 new schools are neede...

The world is changing with businesses and individuals facing enormous challenges over the coming months. Allen & York are seeking to establish a comprehensive picture of the impact of Covid-19 on future growth and hiring confidence in the green ec...

Utilising over two-thirds of the world’s energy consumption and emitting 70% of CO21, global cities don’t really shout “climate action”. To achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement, there needs to be a full-scale revamp of the way cities are desig...

A report by Hi-cone via YouGov surveys rather worryingly states that 66% of UK adults are STILL unsure about how to recycle some types of plastic. However, the good news is that the Brits are among the keenest of recyclers. 92% of UK adults regula...

Whilst some complain onshore wind turbines are a blot on the landscape, there is an argument to say that we’re missing out on the cheapest form of new power in the UK… or at least we were. Whilst the government had blocked projects, denied price g...

There’s much talk in the news about fossil fuels, their impact on the environment and what we need to do about it. One of the ways we’re may be able to meet net zero emissions is by looking at hydrogen as the clean alternative to those “dirtier” o...

It would probably be a bridge too far to think that the Transformers are going to appear on our motorways any time soon. An even further stretch to see a sentient being like Herbie pootle down the high street. However, the automotive industry is c...

Shout out for sustainability Okay, let’s put this out there… just because you add “sustainable” to your website, brochure or social media profile, it doesn’t hold much sway if you’re just talking the talk and not actually walking the walk. Whilst ...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), its member airlines and the wider aviation industry are committed to reducing emissions caused by the airline industry. In order to achieve this, the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), has ...

It could be good news for utility-scale storage sites as the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) announces changes to the planning regulations for projects over 50MW. If passed (the consultation closes 10 December), thes...