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NewsUK named third biggest illegal timber importer
Conservation group WWF accuses UK of importing 3.2m cubic metres a year costing 拢712m
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NewsUK on course to hit Kyoto target
But government's goal of cutting carbon by 20% before 2010 looking less likely
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NewsODA unveils plans for 鈥榞reenest Olympics ever鈥�
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) launched its sustainability strategy for the 2012 Olympics this week, claiming that it would be the greenest Games ever.
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NewsGreen homes could spell the end of freehold for new build
Lawyers argue that the only way to bind residents to green energy is through a lease
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FeaturesHundreds of new carpets, lights, doors, furniture ... and it all ends up in a skip. Call that sustainable?
The property industry has just begun to notice the sheer unrestrained waste of speculative fit-outs. But what are they going to do about it? Katie Puckett unravels the madness
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NewsImage: Marks Barfield BSF school goes on site
Michael Tippett school designed by Marks Barfield will feature an extensive green roof
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NewsNew body to monitor green Games
Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 will look at economical, social and environmental sustainability
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NewsOlympic village will fail to hit government鈥檚 carbon target
Westfield admits that Stratford City will not meet upper levels of Code for Sustainable Homes
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Swan scraps London eco tower
An east London housing association has withdrawn plans to build the capital鈥檚 first 鈥淓cohomes excellent鈥� residential development after a backlash by local residents.
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CommentCultural revolution II
The eco-city being planned by Arup outside Shanghai sounds like a publicity stunt. But it鈥檚 not. It鈥檚 an audacious attempt to change the world
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NewsGovernment gives go-ahead to Communities England
Merger of Housing Corporation and English Partnerships to create super regeneration agency
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NewsZero carbon taskforce gets green light
The government鈥檚 plans for all new homes to be zero carbon by 2016 moved a step forward this week with the formation of a steering group to lead the initiative.
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NewsM&S unveils zero carbon vision
No 鈥楶lan B鈥� for high street store which says it will power all 500 stores using renewable energy within five years
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Housebuilders demand energy market reform
Zero carbon homes summit calls for immediate action to develop local energy sources
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Green groups call for councils to have more power
Green groups have slammed the government鈥檚 draft planning policy statement (PPS) on climate change, claiming it is a backward step.
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FeaturesSix ways to reduce waste
When dealing with construction waste there are six questions you should ask yourself. WRAP's Mervyn Jones explains
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CommentGreen house effect
Ruth Kelly explains how she plans to meet the environmental challenge by awarding stars to sustainable homes
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FeaturesWhat it costs: mechanical ventilation
In many instances mechanical ventilation may be the only option to manage office environments. Peter Mayer of 微密圈 LifePlans explores the options
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NewsHousing bosses plan zero-carbon timetable
Construction Products Association and HBF team up to unveil a 120-month timetable to achieve carbon emission-free homes
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NewsAlsop to design Eden rival in Norfolk
Architect Will Alsop is to enhance his green credentials by designing a 拢250m biomass power station in East Anglia