Labour's 'Warm Homes for All' plan is the Green New Deal in action.
… Labour's home insulation plan Chris Saltmarsh | 4th … Makers 2202952_16af4df2.jpg Labour's 'Warm Homes for All' plan is the Green New Deal in … Parliament had even dissolved. The ' Warm Homes for All ' plan would create 450,000 jobs …
Labour promises to install loft insulation, double glazing and renewable and low carbon technologies in nearly 27 million homes by 2030.
… Labour 'will improve homes energy savings' Emma Bowden Sam Blewett … low carbon technologies in nearly 27 million homes by 2030. Jeremy Corbyn is proposing a move to upgrade almost every home in the UK with energy-saving measures to …
Self-builders are no longer a niche segment of society: they are industrious, skilled, innovative individuals who should be helped to create vital, sustainable communities
… celebrated self-builder began to build his home by the side of Walden Pond in the woods … about sustainable living and ideal homes. He was as irritating as many of his … regulated business of building a sustainable home today – everyone except the person for …
Lib Dems to prioritise fuel-poor households so all low-income homes are insulated by 2025 as election campaign heats up.
… fuel-poor households so all low-income homes are insulated by 2025 as election … billion over the next parliament insulating homes to tackle climate change and fuel … upgrade the energy efficiency of 26 million homes by 2030 with measures such as …
Global brands, including Coca-Cola, Unilever and Vodafone offer African township residents a ‘lick of paint’ in exchange for turning their homes into advertisements
… brands accused over controversial 'painted home' adverts in Africa Sarah Bentley | 25th … ‘lick of paint’ in exchange for turning their homes into advertisements Visitors arriving by … claim the fee for allowing their walls, homes and businesses to be turned into …
The insurance industry is set to abandon two million British homeowners to the perils of climate change. Jon Hughes and Rebecca Bole report
… Rebecca Bole | 1st July 2007 News Insurance Home Sea Levels Climate Change Green Lifestyle … is set to abandon two million British homeowners to the perils of climate change. … of British Insurers (ABI) warned that home premiums in the UK could soar. At the …
Thousands take up challenge to go wild every day in June.
… families, schools, businesses and care homes throughout the UK have signed up to … for everyone, throughout the year.” Care homes This year 30 Days Wild is encouraging care homes to share the joy of nature with their …
Climate change campaigners are gearing up for action on an international day of protest on 15 April by encouraging activists to hold talks in their homes.
… Extinction Rebellion 'begins at home' Catherine Early | 26th March 2019 News … encouraging activists to hold talks in their homes. Small venues are just as good as big … group have experimented with holding talks in homes, which “creates more space for the …
The Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO) have the potential to reduce emissions from the UK’s ageing housing stock, create warmer homes and new jobs, says Hannah Kyrke-Smith. But will there be enough uptake?
… the UK’s ageing housing stock, create warmer homes and new jobs, says Hannah Kyrke-Smith. … aimed at reducing carbon emissions from homes and small businesses. We are now one … that the Green Deal will be ‘the biggest home energy improvement programme of modern …
A major shift towards green taxes and 'pay as you burn, not pay as you earn' would benefit the environment and the economy
… 'really will be instead of other taxes'. Home energy Green taxes, the Commission says, … incentive to householders to upgrade their homes, but would also generate revenues that … vulnerable or poor householders before their homes are improved. The study says higher …
Wildlife author and ecologist Hugh Warwick wins campaign aimed at helping hedgehogs.
… ecologist Hugh Warwick and the public. Bovis Homes is working with the with the British … and wilder areas. It will also build hedgehog homes in green spaces. It has also donated … Macrae, regional marketing manager at Bovis Homes said: “Connectivity is vital to allow …
How do the Liberal Democrats, Conservatives, Labour and the Green Party measure up on their environmental manifesto pledges? Here's the definitive list...
… Energy Libs: A 10 year programme of home insulation offering each home up to £10,000 Aim for 40 per cent of UK … Support plans for a European supergrid Scrap Home Information Packs Commit £400 million for …
The 2011 Energy Act provides for a ‘Green Deal’ in which households will be encouraged to borrow money on easy terms to finance energy saving home improvements. But will it work?
… money on easy terms to finance energy saving home improvements. But will it work? We have … money on easy terms to finance energy saving home improvements. The consultation papers … said that the eventual goal is for 26 million homes to take part, with loans of perhaps …
Too much political grandstanding has been done with Eco-Towns - the basic idea is sound, but poor planning and a lack of local involvement will doom them to failure, says Dr Gareth Potts
… new non-urban settlements of 5-15,000 homes, was first announced by the then … aim was to contribute to the 3 million new homes needed by 2020 and to create … England is doing well already at getting homes on brownfield land – just over 75 per …
ClientEarth is supporting a world-first climate case for Torres Strait Islanders in Australia.
… battle to save the islands that have been home to their unique culture for thousands of … jewel north of mainland Australia. It's home to one of the world's oldest living … but rising tides are already flooding homes, lands and cultural sites. The situation …
More than 13.4 million English households currently do not get their kitchen scraps picked up separately from the black bin rubbish.
… out food waste collections to millions more homes in England under government plans to … some trialling schemes for a small number of homes. A further 38 local authorities provide … their area. Overall, just under 6.9 million homes are offered a separate food waste …
Home energy use is responsible for around 25% of carbon emissions in Britain.
… Strategy BEIS Change Makers 22866551-1.jpg Home energy use is responsible for around 25% … Energy Saving Trust found that 36 percent of homes have not changed the way they use energy … years, equivalent to 9.7 million households. Home energy use is responsible for around 25 …
Wednesday’s Budget is expected to increase taxes on the most polluting cars, but only by £200, some £1,400 short of recommendations made by Friends of the Earth.
… expected to provide incentives for ‘green homes’, including measures to exempt money … made from selling electricity generated at home from income tax, and offering exemptions … from stamp duty for ‘carbon neutral’ homes. Friends of the Earth would like to see …
Spanish utility giant Ibedrola has laid out a plan to build Europe’s largest solar power plant in the country.
… solar plant unveiled Natalie Sauer Climate Home News | 11th June 2019 News Spain Solar … of the Renewables Foundation told Climate Home News: “It’s clear that policies led by … Author Natalie Sauer reports for Climate Home News. She has contributed to a variety of …
Activists who locked themselves to a plane to prevent deportations given community orders and suspended sentences.
… 2019 News Deportation Stansted Airport Home Office Activism Change Makers … for deportations immediately,” he said. A Home Office spokesperson said: “We only return … voluntarily but, where they do not, the Home Office will seek to enforce their …
Ten top achievements in the decade since helping to bring about the Climate Change Act.
… Creating new inland wetlands to provide new homes for wildlife such as bitterns, whose … are prime examples of this. Ham Wall is now home to at least six species of heron. And … realignment at Medmerry helps protect nearby homes but has also created a range of habitats …
Slovakia’s first female president will challenge long-standing industrial interests and the financing of coal mining.
… to fight coal subsidies Natalie Sauer Climate Home News | 4th April 2019 News Slovakia Coal … issues Spokesperson Martin Burgr told Climate Home News that climate policy was “one of the … This Author Natalie Sauer reports for Climate Home News. She has contributed to a variety of …
The whole notion of a 'work/life balance' is a symptom of how divided we have become from what makes our lives meaningful, and what brings home the bacon
… makes our lives meaningful, and what brings home the bacon The holiday months, especially … times, when work took place in the home and the land surrounding it, or in a workshop attached to the home, and where all the family were involved …
Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly will announce plans today that will enable homeowners to fit solar panels and wind turbines without applying for planning permission, the Guardian reports.
… Planning restrictions on home energy to be lifted 4th April 2007 News … will announce plans today that will enable homeowners to fit solar panels and wind …