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Giving wings to airports across the UK: Bristol Airport’s recommendations for a balanced aviation policy
Posted on: 22 October 2012
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In response to the Government’s consultation on its Draft Aviation Policy Framework, Bristol airport has made five recommendations to reduce congestion in the South East by boosting regional airports.
UK wave resource study
Posted on: 22 October 2012
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The Carbon Trust has published the results of the first concerted attempt to map the sites around the UK with the most potential for wave power.
The Haringey Carbon Commission Report: A sustainable new economy
Posted on: 22 October 2012
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The Carbon Commission, working with local groups, has developed a set of 5 recommendations which together form the foundations of a transition to a low carbon economy for the London Borough of Haringey. The various roles for civil society, business and government are detailed in the main body of the report.
Social indicators (Research Paper 12/59)
Posted on: 22 October 2012
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This House of Commons Library Research Paper summarises a wide range of social statistics, including environment, energy, housing, transport, local government and UK aviation.
International Construction Cost Survey 2012
Posted on: 22 October 2012
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Turner and Townsend, a leading global programme management and construction consultancy, has published its latest annual survey which compares construction, materials and labour costs and market conditions across many of the countries in which the company operates.
Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) free reports
Posted on: 22 October 2012
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From 1 December 2012 all TRL published reports will be free to download from their website, including all reports in their historical series collections. This reflects the increasing number of requests from TRL’s clients that their reports are freely available for researchers.
Evaluation of pilot station travel plans
Posted on: 22 October 2012
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This research report presents the results of an evaluation study conducted to assess the impact of the pilot programme of Station Travel Plans (STP) that has been led by the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) and RSSB since 2008. An STP can bring together all the stakeholders with an interest in rail stations (rail industry, local authorities (LA), passenger groups, bus and taxi operators, cyclists, walking groups, and others) to develop and agree common objectives and a coordinated approach to delivering them. The 2007 Railways White Paper asked the rail industry to work with all relevant stakeholder groups to pilot Station Travel Plans.
Communicating climate change and migration
Posted on: 19 October 2012
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The topics of climate change and human migration attract considerable public and media attention. Together, they represent a potentially explosive combination. Attempts to communicate about climate change and migration risk inflaming two already heated debates. However, the language is not yet entrenched. A major opportunity exists to shape how the debate develops. This briefing explains the basic principles of good communication on the issues. It is intended for use across the refugee, environmental, human rights and development sectors.
Annual Benchmarking Report 2012
Posted on: 19 October 2012
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The International Sustainability Alliance, an international group of real estate investment companies, corporate occupiers, financial institutions, consultants and professional bodies has developed benchmarks for key resources consumption and building types across the globe. It has drawn on data gathered by its members to produce benchmarks covering energy consumption, CO2 emissions and water use for offices, retail premises and warehouses in Europe, Asia and Africa.
199 Bishopsgate, London: Energy efficiency case study
Posted on: 19 October 2012
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Updating the 1980s building 199 Bishopsgate on London’s Broadgate became an exercise in energy efficiency, and the job proved that sustainable buildings are very cost-effective too. Giovanna Dunmall reports.
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