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28 November 2022
Energy efficiency now more important to buyers than property size
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Rising concerns around energy prices and the environment will have significant implications on the valuation of energy efficient, low carbon homes in the coming years.
22 November 2022
What happened at COP27?
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This year’s global climate summit has drawn to a close during a time when progress is essential for the protection of our planet. So, what has COP27 delivered?
17 November 2022
The autumn budget statement and what it means for net zero
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The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has outlined his plans for the UK budget amid a rising cost of living crisis and imminent recession.
09 November 2022
More than a quarter of venture capital funding goes to climate tech
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Over $50 billion has been invested in climate-related technologies during 2022 and investment in UK tech is set to double this year despite economic worries, but who is benefitting the most?
08 November 2022
COP27 - our preview of the summit
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COP27 began in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Sunday. Here we explore the key talking points, reflecting on what’s changed since last year’s event.
04 November 2022
How artificial intelligence is greening our cities – in conversation with Smart Urban Sensing Limited
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Smart Urban Sensing (SUS) are an innovative internet of things (IOT) and artificial intelligence (AI) provider within the Green and Smart City sector.
01 November 2022
Supply Chain Bosses Would Sacrifice Profit for Sustainability
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Despite navigating widespread uncertainty and complex economic climates, supply chain bosses would be willing to sacrifice an average 5% of profits for sustainability.
27 October 2022
Over half of SMEs training their staff in energy efficiency
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Many businesses are planning to lower their energy bills over the winter by training staff to be more energy conscious and follow simple steps to minimise their energy usage.
19 October 2022
What to make of the UK budget U-turns
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The plans laid out in ex-chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini budget have been shredded by new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Here, we break down the key details you need to know.
13 October 2022
A Net Zero Review
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A UK government shake-up and roll-out of new policy have raised questions about what this means for net zero. With the likes of fracking and new gas dominating UK energy conversations, we explore the UK's net zero plans.
13 October 2022
Green tech sector mapping study identifies Greater Manchester as largest green economy outside London and the South East
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Green Economy's second sector mapping study of the green technologies and services sector in Greater Manchester will be launched at the GM Green Summit.
13 October 2022
Creating Carbon-Neutral Railways – In Conversation with Q Sustain
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Green Economy member Q Sustain are driving the UK’s railway network towards net zero, one stop at a time. We spoke to the team to learn more about their work with Network Rail and the process of decarbonising Britain’s railway stations.
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