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EU establishes guidelines for renewable energy policy
Posted on: 5 December 2012
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Ministers of the Energy Council has adopted conclusions on renewable energy, which outline options for future action, in particular in order to facilitate long-term planning for industry and investors. The conclusions underline the key role played by renewable energies in the attainment of the EU’s wider goals for a low carbon economy, security of supply, and competitiveness. They also address the next steps for the period beyond 2020, when the EU should meet its target of 20% of energy consumption from renewable sources.
How a high-rise craze is ruining London’s skyline
Posted on: 4 December 2012
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This article, which appeared in the Observer newspaper of 2 December 2012, argues that most of the 20-plus towers being built or breaking ground in London are of inferior quality and fail to meet guidelines. The author asks what has happened to the planning system, and where is all the money coming from?
Notes on neighbourhood planning
Posted on: 4 December 2012
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These notes on Neighbourhood Planning provide round-up of neighbourhood planning news put together by the Department for Communities and Local Government. It contains useful information about planning resources, events and news.
A Practical Guide to BREEAM
Posted on: 4 December 2012
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Off-site specialist Yorkon has published a new technical paper to help construction clients and contractors better understand and implement the latest changes to the BREEAM process.
Changing perceptions in off-site construction
Posted on: 4 December 2012
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Yorkon has launched a new video to help change the perception of off-site construction and to demonstrate what is now possible with the latest developments in modular technology.
Unimplemented residential planning approvals
Posted on: 4 December 2012
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The residential development pipeline has expanded during the first nine months of 2012 as housebuilders and social housing providers have brought forward more projects for planning approval. With that in mind, the Glenigan economics team have analysed their comprehensive project database to produce their latest report investigation the future of the social and private housing sectors.
Housing for people with a learning disability
Posted on: 4 December 2012
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The housing shortage for adults with learning difficulties has worsened in the last year according to research from Mencap, a leading disabilities charity. The report found that just one in three people with a learning disability lives independently in either supported accommodation, as a tenant, or as a homeowner.
Assessing the investment climate for climate investments: A comparative framework for clean energy investments in South Asia in a global context
Posted on: 4 December 2012
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The World Bank has released a report that aims to facilitate the development of a policy framework for promoting climate-friendly investment in South Asia. A major output of the study is the piloting of the Climate Investment Readiness Index, a tool for evaluating the enabling environment for private sector investment in different countries.
3rd International Trolleybus Conference and TROLLEY transferability conference. Leipzig, 23-24 October 2012
Posted on: 4 December 2012
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The aim was to showcase the trolleybus as a smart, innovative and sustainable transport mode, as in particular in Germany the trolleybus is often not considered as a future-looking transport mode. The conference highlighted existing systems worldwide and in Germany as well as introduction plans for the cities of Montreal, Canada, and Leeds, UK, and newest developments from the ebus industry. The TROLLEY project presented its results from local pilot studies and investments in the TROLLEY partner cities. Presentations are available online.
Living with Environmental Change (LWEC) Assembly 2012. Birmingham, 12-13 November 2012
Posted on: 4 December 2012
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The theme of this meeting was ‘Supporting the Journey to Adaptation’. The first day focused on the research and synthesis needed to support future climate change risk assessments and adaptation planning. The second day focused on how research feeds into policy and practice, showcasing activities that are exploring different ways of communicating with stakeholders. The event focused on three topics: Flooding, Ecosystem services and Future cities. Video presentations are available online.
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