We’ve neglected efficiency because it hasn’t hurt us yet, says expert

In this week’s Net Hero Podcast, we spoke to Bryan Charter, Co-Founder and CEO of SuSy.house who told us how retrofitting houses can be simplified

Fresh £3.6m investment for networks to help communities be greener and resilient

Each network will focus on key challenges facing UK cities or environments in green infrastructure development, low carbon connected digital infrastructure and sustainable urban systems

Green bonds issuance in emerging markets ‘to reach $100bn by 2023’

The post-pandemic recovery is expected to provide significant opportunities for green and sustainability-related projects, including renewable energy, green urban infrastructure and climate-smart agriculture

West Berkshire Council’s green bond reaches £1m target

Around 22% of the funds came from residents in West Berkshire, who each invested an average of £3,500

Joe Biden unveils two trillion-dollar plan to boost green energy projects in the US

The US Democratic presidential nominee has promised to prioritise cost reductions in clean energy technologies to develop a carbon-neutral energy sector by 2035

End gas boilers within 15 years says Committee on Climate Change

CCC suggests range of measures but warns UK is currently poorly prepared for climate change

London infrastructure ‘should be 50% green by 2050’

London should be made up of 50% green infrastructure by 2050. That’s according to a new report by the Green Infrastructure Task Force which suggests targets for the mayor by 2050. It states ensuring half the city is made up of green buildings would allow it to maintain its status as “one of the world’s greenest capital cities”. […]

Green lessons for US students

Two US universities have been granted $20,000 (£12,981) each for green infrastructure demonstration and training projects. Green infrastructure uses vegetation, soils and natural processes to manage rainwater – using it as a resource rather than waste. “It can enhance resiliency for communities and landscapes faced with water pollution and climate change impacts by increasing water […]