Mitsubishi Heavy Industries head of CCUS on carbon capture criticism

Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) has become a key pillar of UK decarbonisation, not just for decarbonising energy but for hard-to-decarbonise materials like cement and concrete. But this approach is not without its critics. The post Mitsubishi Heavy Industries head of CCUS on carbon capture criticism appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Deepki launches new benchmark for decarbonising real estate

The index is designed to help asset managers determine the necessary investment per square metre needed to decarbonise portfolios by 2050. The post Deepki launches new benchmark for decarbonising real estate appeared first on Property Week.

How new research will help decarbonise masterplanning for new towns’ infrastructure

As the UK Government initiates plans for housing and new towns, new research aims to sharpen industry’s focus on decarbonising the masterplanning of enabling infrastructure. The post How new research will help decarbonise masterplanning for new towns’ infrastructure appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Mace Construct partners Schüco to drive facade sustainability

Mace Construct and facade specialist Schüco have announced a partnership aimed at decarbonising building envelopes and facades. The post Mace Construct partners Schüco to drive facade sustainability appeared first on Construction Management.

CIH Cymru urges focus on decarbonising homes

CIH Cymru have reacted to the Welsh draft budget speech, expressing disappointment in the little support for decarbonising homes. The post CIH Cymru urges focus on decarbonising homes appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

EMIC GEM - Competency Framework for Offsite and Modular Construction, March 2020

A research paper that provides an evidence base of the likely nature of Industry demand for skills in offsite and modular construction in Europe

The Economist - Keeping warm, without warming the planet27012022

Humans are cranking up their thermostats at the expense of the planet. With the majority of global heating still powered by dirty fuels, are there greener solutions that won't cost the earth?

Just Have a Think - CO2 Free Steel becomes a reality at Volvo and Mercedes Benz, 24102021

Steelmaking is currently extremely carbon intensive, accounting for about 7% of total global greenhouse gas emissions. As we continue to use ever more steel for new infrastructure around the world, the task of decarbonising the industry is growing ever more urgent. Hydrogen can now perform that task and Volvo has just taken delivery of the first consignment of carbon-free steel. So how is it done, and will it be a gamechanger for the auto industry and wider world?

Construction News, Feature - Decarbonising Construction

The international consensus is clear: the time to radically slash carbon emissions is now. But is the industry doing enough? Joshua Stein reports with opinions provided from industry sustainability managers

The Economist - Nuclear power: why is it so unpopular?

The meltdown at a nuclear power station in Fukushima, Japan, ten years ago stoked anxieties about nuclear energy. But nuclear is one of the safest, most reliable and sustainable forms of energy, and decarbonising will be much more difficult without it