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Construction in UK experiencing huge drop in Environmental Innovation and Patents
Construction in UK experiencing huge drop in Environmental Innovation and Patents As the world hunts for technological solutions to climate change, the UK construction industry has seen the number of...
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MIT discovers method to extract Carbon Dioxide from the ocean
MIT discovers method to extract Carbon Dioxide from the ocean A new method for removing the greenhouse gas from the ocean could be far more efficient than existing systems for removing it from the air...
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Are Boreholes good for the Environment?
Are Boreholes good for the Environment? Boreholes are an essential part of our life, whether drilled into the earth to explore for or to release oil, gas, water, etc. or even to study the earth’...
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Air Pollution at Airports gets worse during the Winter
Air Pollution at Airports gets worse during the Winter According to researchers from McGill University, airports are hotspots for airborne pollutants that are detrimental to human health and the clima...
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Eaton reducing Environmental Impact with new technologies and systems
Eaton reducing Environmental Impact with new technologies and systems Power management company Eaton has announced its Vehicle Group has certified 88% of its global facilities as “zero-waste-to-landfi...
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Mobile Mini a headline sponsor for Safety, Health and Environment Show North East
Mobile Mini a headline sponsor for Safety, Health and Environment Show North East Mobile Mini UK, one of the leading worldwide providers of portable accommodation and secure storage containers, has be...
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Preventing Environmental Damage from Oil Spills
Preventing Environmental Damage from Oil Spills Our environment is sensitive to oil spills and the risk of unwanted oil release is high due to intensive shipping and many types of oil transport. While...
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Yotta and Community Models aim to bring a social angle to highways maintenance
Yotta and Community Models aim to bring a social angle to highways maintenance Yotta, the leading global connected asset management and services provider, has joined forces with consultancy, Community...
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EIB signs up to the One Ocean Summit in France for environmental-friendly ports
EIB signs up to the One Ocean Summit in France for environmental-friendly ports At the One Ocean Summit in Brest (France), a number of port authorities and stakeholders around the world signed a joint...
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University of Delaware technology could remove Carbon Dioxide from the air
University of Delaware technology could remove Carbon Dioxide from the air University of Delaware engineers have demonstrated a way to effectively capture 99% of carbon dioxide from air using a novel...
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GAP Group goes Green with Silver award from the Scottish Green Apple Awards
GAP Group goes Green with Silver award from the Scottish Green Apple Awards The largest independent hire company in the UK, GAP Hire Solutions, has achieved a Silver Level accolade at the 2021 Scottis...
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Hardstaff Barriers proves PPE can protect the planet, as well as people
Hardstaff Barriers proves PPE can protect the planet, as well as people Hardstaff Barriers, which manufactures and supplies vehicle restraint systems (VRS) and security barriers, is now ensuring that...
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Beach Care Project supported by CASE to drive plastic clean-up from beaches
Beach Care Project supported by CASE to drive plastic clean-up from beaches CASE Construction Equipment, partnered with parent company CNH Industrial and media platform 4 Elements, is supporting The B...
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HS2 chooses new absorbent Marine Booms to protect the environment
HS2 chooses new absorbent Marine Booms to protect the environment HS2 contractor Align JV, comprising Bouygues, Sir Robert McAlpine and VolkerFitzpatrick are piling the foundations for the 3.4km long...
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Starship Delivery Robots reveal Environmental Impact of Milton Keynes trials
Starship Delivery Robots reveal Environmental Impact of Milton Keynes trials Starship Technologies, in conjunction with Milton Keynes Council, has announced the initial findings of an internal study t...
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Reducing water, air and environmental pollution from Drain Sewer Cleaning operations
Reducing water, air and environmental pollution from Drain Sewer Cleaning operations The environmental benefits that could be achieved by avoiding the frequency of using Diesel powered HGV Drain clean...
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The environmental costs of a building destroyed by fire
The environmental costs of a building destroyed by fire In recent months, there have been a number of newsworthy industrial and commercial fires where we have seen a long distant shot of a large smoke...
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Creating sustainable zero-impact highways
Creating sustainable zero-impact highways Creating a highway with zero deaths, pollution, carbon and environmental impact is certainly a bold mission, but it’s one that UK-based Innovia Technology and...
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Business must take environmental matters into their own hands
Business must take environmental matters into their own hands With net zero deadlines looming closer, more emphasis is being put on businesses to pull their weight when it comes to cutting their carbo...
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When high stakes and pH levels increase efficiency to meet environmental standards
When high stakes and pH levels increase efficiency to meet environmental standards There has never been a time when the stakes were higher for construction contractors. For starters, demand is expecte...
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CEMEX joins global initiatives to achieve Carbon Neutrality
CEMEX joins global initiatives to achieve Carbon Neutrality CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. announced today that it has signed the Business Ambition for 1.5°C commitment led by the We Mean Business Coalition in...
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New environmentally friendly resurfacing material trialled on M3 Motorway
New environmentally friendly resurfacing material trialled on M3 Motorway A section of the M3 motorway in Hampshire is becoming the first stretch of motorway to use a resurfacing material which contai...
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Five things you need to know about the UK Environment Bill
Five things you need to know about the UK Environment Bill After several COVID-related setbacks, the Environment Bill, which provides a post-Brexit framework for environmental governance in England, i...
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MB Crusher explores the environmental aspects of soils, excavated rocks and sand
MB Crusher explores the environmental aspects of soils, excavated rocks and sand The problem with excavated earth and rocks is, from an economic, regulatory, and an environmental perspective. However,...
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Cement shortages reignite concrete consumption and environmental impact concerns
Cement shortages reignite concrete consumption and environmental impact concerns There has been an increased demand for construction material supplies since the first lockdown in the UK. It is thought...
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Updated NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate unlocks your sustainable future
Updated NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate unlocks your sustainable future Environmental management is key to a successful and sustainable future, so NEBOSH has released a new specification N...
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Japan Business Conference to host NET ZERO Leaders Summit
Japan Business Conference to host NET ZERO Leaders Summit The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) has announced the jointly organized “NET ZER...
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ACO provides emissions roadmap for CO2nstructZero companies
ACO provides emissions roadmap for CO2nstructZero companies ACO Technologies’ achievement in reducing its carbon emissions offers a roadmap to aspiring CO2nstructZero companies, after the company redu...
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CIRIA annual debate looks at Construction’s race to Net Zero
CIRIA annual debate looks at Construction’s race to Net Zero CIRIA are thrilled to announce this year’s virtual Annual Debate Construction’s race to net zero: fact or fiction will be hoste...
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JCB Teletruk all-electric telescopic forklift wins Environment Award
JCB Teletruk all-electric telescopic forklift wins Environment Award JCB has lifted a top award honouring the environmental benefits of its new all-electric telescopic forklift. The JCB Teletruk was l...
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Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen develop gasoline with 20 percent lower CO² emissions
Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen develop gasoline with 20 percent lower CO² emissions The available range of renewable low-carbon fuels is growing. Following on from R33 Blue Diesel, Bosch, Shell, and Vol...
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Lucion Services acquires Delta-Simons to accelerate expansion
Lucion Services acquires Delta-Simons to accelerate expansion Lucion Services, the leading environmental services group backed by Palatine Private Equity, today announces the acquisition of multi-disc...
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SimScale launches free Simulation for Environmental Design Training
SimScale launches free Simulation for Environmental Design Training SimScale GmbH, the provider of the world’s first production-ready SaaS application for engineering simulation covering architecture,...
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Astutis celebrates a decade of workplace health, safety and environmental training
Astutis celebrates a decade of workplace health, safety and environmental training Astutis, an industry-leader in workplace health, safety and environmental training, is celebrating its 10-year anni...
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GAP Group concentrating on enhancing their technical and environmental services
GAP Group concentrating on enhancing their technical and environmental services GAP Hire Solutions, the largest independent hire company in the UK, is made up of ten different divisions with 146 locat...
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DHL Freight and Volvo Trucks team-up for faster transition to fossil free transport
DHL Freight and Volvo Trucks team-up for faster transition to fossil free transport DHL Freight, one of the leading road freight providers in Europe, and Volvo Trucks have partnered to speed up the in...
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The Environmental Benefits of ICF Commercial Construction
The Environmental Benefits of ICF Commercial Construction Insulating concrete forms, also known as ICFs, are a unique new technology that’s beginning to emerge as an alternative to traditional concret...
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TMP teams up with Ecologi on Climate Positive Campaign
TMP teams up with Ecologi on Climate Positive Campaign Traffic Management Products Ltd (TMP) are very excited to launch their new Climate Positive Campaign. Recognising their responsibility to help pr...
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Metso Outotec ranked 8th in the list of 100 global sustainable companies
Metso Outotec ranked 8th in the list of 100 global sustainable companies Metso Outotec is ranked 8th on the Corporate Knights 2021 Global 100 Index of most sustainable companies in the world, and plac...
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Bosch puts its faith in AI and connectivity to protect people and the environment
Bosch puts its faith in AI and connectivity to protect people and the environment To improve people’s health and to protect our planet, Bosch is counting on AIoT, taking advantage of the possibilities...
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CleanAirZone promoting strategic partnerships during CES 2021
CleanAirZone promoting strategic partnerships during CES 2021 Well before the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, air quality in both residential and public arenas has long been a source of health concer...
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Carbon Disclosure Project recognises Sacyr for Environmental Management
Carbon Disclosure Project recognises Sacyr for Environmental Management CDP has recognized Sacyr’s leadership in the fight against climate change given its strong commitment and compliance with manage...
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Volvo Group launches green finance framework
Volvo Group launches green finance framework Volvo Group launches a Green Finance Framework for the financing of investments and projects in the area of clean transportation. The framework is classifi...
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Gammon Construction celebrates ISO 14064 Carbon Accounting Standard award
Gammon Construction celebrates ISO 14064 Carbon Accounting Standard award Gammon Construction Limited has become the first company in Hong Kong to have its greenhouse gas emissions inventory verified...
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Solidia Technologies looks at turning Concrete into a Carbon Sink for the planet
Solidia Technologies looks at turning Concrete into a Carbon Sink for the planet Solidia Technologies CEO Tom Schuler shared the possibility of turning Solidia Concrete into a carbon sink for the plan...
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GIZ study calls for cities to mobilise to change transport
GIZ study calls for cities to mobilise to change transport Innovative transport systems in cities reduce emissions in the transport and traffic sectors. A new GIZ study underscores the importance of s...
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Highways England restores milestones in £5.2m environment improvements
Highways England restores milestones in £5.2m environment improvements Highways England has reached a major milestone in a £5.2 million programme of environmental improvements across the North West...
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Major Horiba launch virtual-based solution for Real Driving Emissions (RDE) development
Major Horiba launch virtual-based solution for Real Driving Emissions (RDE) development With the automotive industry facing unprecedented pressures, HORIBA has launched a new virtual-based solution to...
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OptiFuel testing Natural Gas hybrid Locomotive to reduce emissions by 99.5 percent
OptiFuel testing Natural Gas hybrid Locomotive to reduce emissions by 99.5 percent OptiFuel Systems, a system integrator of Cummins and BAE Systems hybrid power products for decarbonizing the rail, ma...
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NEBOSH announces open book health, safety and environmental examinations
NEBOSH announces open book health, safety and environmental examinations NEBOSH, one of the world’s leading providers of health, safety and environmental qualifications and courses, has announced a tr...
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