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Insulation 'provides cheaper way' to combat climate change
19/01/2007 17:43:27
A Swedish power company boss has produced a report which states that better insulation is one of the ways the world can fight climate change at a lower cost than claimed in the Stern report.Lars Joseffson, chief executive of Vattenfall and an advisor...
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Green roof and super insulation at heart of community centre plan
19/01/2007 17:41:24
A Hertfordshire village is planning to develop an eco-friendly community centre using the most advanced materials and techniques for insulation and roofing.Plans for the £500,000 centre, which would include facilities such as a library, hall and...
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Government admits that offsetting is not whole answer
18/01/2007 15:58:14
A government minister has admitted that a new scheme to clarify carbon offsetting schemes is only a small part of the answer to the threat of global warming, with other measures - which would include energy efficient measures such aloft and cavity wa...
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Homeowners 'could get help with insulation fees'
16/01/2007 15:56:55
A government-sponsored initiative is reminding people that they could receive grants to cover the costs of installing insulation.The director of the Warm Front grants scheme, Adrian Hull, is advising householders this winter to check to see if they a...
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Institute holds railway vibration meeting
15/01/2007 17:45:14
A one-day seminar on how acoustic insulation barriers against noise and vibration from railways can be more effective is to be run by the Institute of Acoustics this month.The event will take place at the Royal Society in London on January 24th, with...
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Insulation part of Brent buildings plan
12/01/2007 17:18:53
Improved loft insulation is part of a major plan announced by Brent Council to make its buildings more energy efficient, in order to play its part in combating climate change.The authority said it would invest £600,000 in projects to save heat a...
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Super insulation flies in to Sheffield homes
11/01/2007 17:36:42
High levels of insulation, which exceed the eco-homes Excellent rating, are to be a feature of a new green homes development in Sheffield.The development will consist of 14 one-bedroom apartments, 18 two-bedroom apartments and 15 three-bedroom houses...
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Government summit discusses zero-carbon targets
11/01/2007 17:35:27
Housing minister Yvette Cooper has attended a summit this week arranged by the Home Builder's Federation (HBF), aimed at establishing strategies for achieving the government's aim of making all new homes zero-carbon in ten years.The conference has be...
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Cameron to use insulation in home
10/01/2007 12:14:03
Conservative leader David Cameron has revealed that he is to improve the insulation in his home.In an interview with Sky News, the head of the opposition party stated that he is having improved insulation installed at both his west London house and h...
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Designers urged to enter awards scheme
09/01/2007 17:26:50
Young designers in the UK are being invited to enter the Next Generation Award, a unique scheme giving emerging designers the chance to have their work showcased on an international platform. Opening in January the award scheme, run by the Architect...
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