The built environment — and buildings in particular — are major carbon emission sources that must cut to near zero by 2050. New buildings can be designed for energy efficiency. However, Jon Herbert points out, the UK’s legacy of millions of existing properties that will still be standing mid-century cannot be ignored. How long will   Read More …

For years, ominous environmental warnings have been set comfortably into the distant future. Today’s wakeup call is that we must reach net-zero carbon — and not just an 80% emissions cut — by 2050, say Government advisors, especially if we want to avoid a mass extinction of species. Jon Herbert reports. Until early May, calls   Read More …