Sustainability

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The cost of net zero is a small price to pay

While the cost of net zero could be billions, it's a small price to pay to combat the impact of climate change.

This new white paint could be key to reducing the need for AC

A new white paint has been created that manages to reflect 98% of sunlight and infrared heat, and it could reduce reliance on AC.

The Green Homes Grant: What went wrong?

Andrew Warren, chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, assesses the failings of the Green Homes Grant.

NHS trusts falling behind on decarbonisation targets, despite EV charger rollout

NHS trusts across the UK are falling behind on their decarbonisation targets, according to data collated by Eaton.

ABB to cut carbon emissions through fleet electrification, renewable energy

ABB has announced a new commitment to reducing its carbon emissions, with the firm aiming to electrify its entire vehicle fleet by 2030.

How phasing out coal in Germany will strain the country’s electricity grid

In Germany, ditching coal-fired power stations turns out to be easier said than done, according to new research from EnAppSys.

Why installing active fire protection can improve a building’s sustainability

Sustainability isn't just about reducing your carbon emissions during the use of a building, but also preventing the loss of the building.

The positive case for fighting climate change

It's time to concentrate on the positive case for fighting climate change, rather than yet another Project Fear.

Recolight webinar to highlight how the lighting industry is planning for net zero

Recolight is hosting a webinar on May 27 to discuss how the lighting sector will achieve the feat of net zero.

Narrow path to net zero, but fossil fuels need to go now, notes the IEA

It’s still possible to reach net zero emissions by 2050, but it requires all new fossil fuel projects to be scrapped from this year.

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