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Foresight Group's Richard Kelly writes to Andy Burnham to make the case for the rapid expansion of the home-grown, sustainable timber industry

As the new Prime Minister settles into Number 10, Elmhurst Energy's managing director Stuart Fairlie looks at his record in Greater Manchester and explores what it could mean for the UK's retrofit journey

Santander UK becomes first bank to update mortgage affordability assessment to recognise the financial benefits associated with homes on 'Zero Bills' tariffs, allowing owners to borrow up to £30,000 more

Europe's sports and entertainment stadiums are not ready for the extreme climate conditions they will face, writes Alex Thomas from HKS Architects

Plan introduces objectives, actions, and metrics to help carbon intensive sector respond to evolving policy and market expectations

Samanthi Theminimulle and Leonie Taylor from The Young Foundation explore how the UK can meet its climate goals while ensuring the benefits of retrofitted, energy efficient homes are felt across the country

One of London's largest squares has undergone a major transformation, adding scores of new plants, trees, wetlands, and healthier soils

Number of households in England reporting overheating increased from 1.7 to three million in five years, government data reveals

The government has no discernible strategy for reducing energy demand across the vast majority of non-residential buildings in England and Wales, writes Andrew Warren

Heatwaves have seen a spike in demand for air conditioning units, but does the UK's response to worsening extreme heat provide an opportunity to make sustainable cooling a reality?