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Green homes guidance update released

18 April 2008

The DCLG has published a revised version of its guidance for the Code for Sustainable Homes.

City sustainability fixer

18 April 2008

Globe-trotting urban planning guru Jaime Lerner shows no signs of slowing down in his quest to improve the quality of transport networks in major cities, reports Domenic Donatantonio.

Biofuel obligation impact must be reviewed before introduction

By Huw Morris, editor

18 April 2008

Government policies on the environment and climate change have more in common with a game of Russian roulette than a properly co-ordinated strategy.

Energy firm audits staff

18 April 2008

An energy consultancy has said it will name and shame members of staff with the biggest carbon footprints.

Liberal Democrat leader calls for legislation on flooding

18 April 2008

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has called for legislation on flooding and committed his party to increasing the flood defence budget by £400 million. On a visit to Gloucestershire to meet victims of last summer's rains, Clegg said: "There needs to be a comprehensive approach with a flooding act in parliament so changes are made quickly."

Warwickshire CC seeks permission for recycling centre

18 April 2008

Warwickshire County Council is to seek permission for a recycling centre and waste transfer station at Baddesley Ensor.

Watchdog warning on eco-towns

18 April 2008

The green credentials of the planned eco-towns could be compromised by developers focusing on individual homes rather than taking a whole-town approach, the design watchdog has warned.

Wind farm approved with bird protection

18 April 2008

Ministers have approved plans for a 35-turbine wind farm near Brora in Sutherland subject to conditions to protect breeding birds.

Depot battle set for court

18 April 2008

Wildlife charity Buglife is appealing against a High Court decision to allow the construction of a Royal Mail distribution centre on marshland in Essex.

Unity urged in flood fight

18 April 2008

Council leaders have demanded powers to punish organisations and individuals who refuse to co-operate with their flood prevention plans.