A new road surfacing product has been used to resurface a slip road on the M65 in Lancashire which is net zero carbon emissions without the need for carbon offsetting.
Procurement could be instrumental in decarbonising the highways and transport sector but there are factors that limit the extent to which it can drive change.
The Indian aviation industry is flying high. A booming economy, rising middle-income households, supportive policy frameworks and infrastructure building, and healthy competition amongst low-cost carriers are all contributing. But sustainability is also a top priority. Aviation accounts for 2% of global energy-related CO2 emissions, so sustainable airport structure is critical.…
The UK target of a decarbonised power system by 2035 will be missed unless the build rate of new energy sources increases soon and quickly, according to a new report from AtkinsRéalis.
An inquiry has been launched to look into the likelihood of Northern Ireland reaching net zero emissions by 2050 as recent figures show the nation is not on track to meet its first target.
In recent years construction industry players have intensified efforts to cut carbon emissions as they strive to hit the 2050 net zero carbon target. More attention is being paid to the amount and types of materials used in construction, with the aim of slashing embodied carbon. But to hit the…
University of Manchester researchers have called for new measures to address threats to the UK's energy supply, including a government body for energy security.
New ICE President Anusha Shah wants to put the environment and communities at the heart of infrastructure
A tailored digital toolkit for the measurement of embodied carbon of airport buildings and infrastructure assets could influence decisions on future projects.
New ICE President Anusha Shah delivered her Presidential Address on 7 November.
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