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Climate change: Lines of evidence
Posted on: 2 November 2012
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Sunspots, natural climate cycles and volcanoes; myths about the causes of global warming abound. To raise the level of understanding about climate science and the impacts that climate change might bring, the US National Research Council has produced a series of 7 myth-busting videos.
Green roofs
Posted on: 2 November 2012
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The provision of a green roof is increasingly becoming part of local government planning requirements, for example in Sheffield, where this programme was filmed, the council requires that new buildings in excess of 10,000m2 or of ten dwellings or more have 80 per cent vegetated cover. This programme looks at the different types of green roof and examines how they are made and maintained.
Videos on facilities management and low carbon refurb
Posted on: 1 November 2012
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The Business Channel.tv provides directors and senior executives in the public and private sectors with documentary programmes that not only go to the heart of how businesses can grow strategically, but through the power of film provide expert advice to help in the planning and specification of the right business plans and products. The Business Channel focuses on the business challenges that matter today.
Facilities management: The business case
Within the economy, the FM industry has quietly turned itself into a major creator of value and jobs and by some estimates it is worth £120bn a year and is still growing. In our programmes we will be bringing our audience up to speed with the value that FM can create and how it can free up organisations to focus on their core strengths. We will define how FM encompasses the utilities that make a building work, such as energy and security, and the services that are needed to support a workforce. Taken as a whole we will look at the impact that FM can make and how your services or products can make a difference.
The low carbon refurb: The retrofit plan
This series of programmes is to provide a master class of expertise to help construction and building engineering organisations and CIBSE members refurbish and retrofit offices, plants, hotels, leisure and shopping centres, hospitals and schools with low carbon technologies and products. Contributors include CIBSE, the Carbon Trust and the UK Green Building Council.
Member States in top gear: Opportunities for national policies to reduce GHG emissions in transport
Posted on: 1 November 2012
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The Dutch Advisory Council for the Environment and Infrastructure (RLI) has chosen the decarbonisation of the transport sector as a central topic for the annual conference of the network of European Environmental and Sustainable Development Advisory Councils (EEAC), held in Rotterdam on 11 October 2012. As part of the preparation for this conference, the RLI commissioned CE Delft to carry out a study on the national policies for the decarbonisation of transport. This study provides an overview of the main trends regarding transport in EU Member States as well as an in-depth analysis of relevant policies. Both existing policies and national studies and visions on long term decarbonisation strategies have been assessed. The analysis was based on various EU wide data sets from EEA, the European Commission and other stakeholders and also a literature review. Furthermore more detailed data on existing and planned policies has been gathered for ten selected Member States with the support of national experts.
Improving Thames river crossings
Posted on: 1 November 2012
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Transport for London (TfL) has launched the second phase of a public consultation on a proposed package of new river crossings between east and south east London. Following an initial consultation in February 2012, TfL has further developed the proposals for new vehicle river crossings, with options including a new road tunnel at Silvertown and a vehicle ferry at Gallions Reach. Comments are requested by 1 February 2013.
Housing associations and provision for destitute migrants
Posted on: 1 November 2012
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The Housing and Migration Network, which brings together experts trying to improve the housing of migrants, released the ‘destitution pack’ which gives information on resources. It highlights how housing associations and charities can work together to provide short-term housing, and how homelessness can be prevented.
Energy Supply Strategy 2012-2015
Posted on: 1 November 2012
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The Technology Strategy Board is focusing its energy strategy on three overarching objectives where it believes UK business can really make a difference and generate wealth: to develop affordable and secure sources of energy supply which also reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; to integrate future demand and energy supply into a flexible, secure and resilient energy system; and to reduce GHG emissions at point of use.
What natural disasters can teach us
Posted on: 1 November 2012
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Learning about surviving disasters, a study funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), has resulted in a unique bank of research data which provides insights into what makes an effective community response at this critical time. Community responses are key to helping children and young people who survive major natural disasters. The study, led by Professor Lena Dominelli of Durham University, was conducted in Sri Lanka in 12 villages recovering from the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The research involved people and groups who responded to the needs of these villages after the tsunami struck and throughout the years after – including volunteers and international organisations funding humanitarian aid, students, and staff from universities.
Placing a monetary value on ecosystem services
Posted on: 1 November 2012
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This Policy Position Statement reviews the use of monetary valuation techniques (both market based and non market based) as part of the broader policy of adopting an ecosystem services approach (ESA), which has gained acceptance globally and is increasingly of interest in the UK. In doing so this PPS sets out the position of the Chartered Institution of Water and Environment Management (CIWEM) on the use and appropriateness of adopting monetary valuation methods based upon advice from, and ethical concerns raised by, its membership.
London office to residential conversions
Posted on: 1 November 2012
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Since at least the mid 1990s there has been a significant amount of conversion of office sites to residential use in Central London, either through change of use, conversion or redevelopment. This report examines this trend, explaining the main drivers and setting out expectations for future activity. It also assesses the impact on the existing office stock. Registration is required to access document.
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