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SustainabilityLive! will become centrepiece for enviro-tech - Harman
Edie News
(3rd May 2007)
The crowds were flooding in as Sir John Harman, chairman of the Environment Agency, launched the inaugral SustainabilityLive!, the UK's biggest event for environmental industries.
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Planning to be abolished for extensions
www.building.co.uk
(22nd May 2007)
The government unveiled a wide-ranging package of planning reforms designed to speed up major infrastructure projects and give councils more time to deal with strategic housing projects today.
News: Environment, Climate and Attitudes
How green is Blair's legacy?
(11th May 2007)
As Tony Blair looks forward to retiring to the back benches, green campaigners and politicians have lashed out at the legacy he leaves behind, but has his reign been as bad for the environment as they would have us believe?
Green service could save construction money industry
(14th May 2007)
Construction businesses can save money while reducing their impact on the environment by taking advantage of a new green business support service launched by the London Development Agency and Atkins.
News: Society, Health, Community & Responsible Business
Our grand design: One couple's innovative scheme to build amazing homes in their back yard
The Independent
(30th May 2007)
Ever wondered if you'd make it as a developer? Marcus Field meets a couple who gave it a go – and built amazing homes in their back yard
Is carbon offsetting the solution? (Or part of the problem?)
The Gaurdian
(May 2007)
We burn fossil fuel in the developed world - and plant much-needed trees in Africa to 'off set' our emissions. It sounds like a win-win situation. But is it?
News: Finance & Economy
Housing market appears to be slowing sharply
Timesonline
(28th May 2007)
Activity in the housing market has fallen sharply and price rises have slowed as would-be buyers take fright at the disappearance of low interest rates, according to a report published today.
Brown sets out stall to expand home ownership
Ruth Kelly, the communities secretary, is expected to announce a housing policy paper at the Chartered Institute of Housing’s annual conference, which will be held the week before Brown becomes prime minister.
