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CO2 emissions ‘rebound’ after lockdown
Growth in renewables had remained steady, but there had been a ‘large rebound’ in fossil-fuel use, report says
BEIS launches heat network zoning consultation
Methodology to be studied for identifying and designating heat network zones
WHO slashes air-quality limits to save lives
Pollution causes seven million premature deaths a year worldwide
Construction code launched
Code says product information should be clear, accurate, up to date, accessible and unambiguous’
Scottish hospital inquiry into ventilation and water safety
Lord Brodie keen to learn how issues affected patient care and safety
£270m fund to boost ‘green’ networks
Fund to take place of current £165m Heat Networks Investment Project
Early career scheme aims to boost recruitment
Talentview Construction aims to match candidates with employers
Spending Review must address net zero agenda
Treasury must focus on six priorities, including training and R&D, say engineers
Schools trial air purifiers and UV
DfE to spend £25m on portable equipment in bid to reduce risk of Covid-19 transmission
Rate of climate change accelerating, warns IPCC
Latest IPCC report is a ‘reality check’ for the global community