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RTPI Conference: Blears defends planning reforms

11 July 2008

Communities secretary Hazel Blears refuted claims that the government's latest planning reforms will make the system less democratic at the RTPI Planning Convention yesterday.

Global green tower guru

11 July 2008

As he works around the world architect Ken Yeang continues to champion ecological measures that have done much to polish up the tarnished image of skyscrapers, discovers Huw Morris.

Biofuel study slams timing

11 July 2008

Environmental organisations have called on the government to set consistent biofuel targets following the publication of a report on its negative impact.

Region seeks quarry limits

11 July 2008

The government is facing calls to cut the amount of gravel and sand it expects to be quarried in the South East by a third.

Ecologist to steer lobby

11 July 2008

The Campaign to Protect Rural England has elected Peter Waine as its chairman to serve a six-year term.

Trust bids to save habitat

11 July 2008

A five-year project to save an important natural habitat has been launched by the Devon Wildlife Trust.

London low-carbon areas plan outlined

11 July 2008

London mayor Boris Johnson has announced proposals to designate ten hi-tech low-carbon zones across the capital by 2012.

Institute calls for policy shift to wider eco-quarters

11 July 2008

The RTPI has called on the government to adopt an eco-quarters policy that encompasses urban expansion projects and redevelopments.

Ratings war for homes

11 July 2008

Touted as the most revolutionary change to happen to the construction industry in 100 years the code for sustainable homes is causing a mixed reaction, observes Don Howard.

Food supply must be secured by good planning not the markets

By Huw Morris

11 July 2008

One of the big ironies from this week's G8 summit in Japan is that after a superficially impassioned debate about escalating food prices and dwindling supplies, the world's leaders sat down to a sumptuous eight-course banquet.