Tagged: "Reports"
Urban transport systems have ‘marked effect on quality of life’
European cities that invest in improving transport systems and addressing air pollution and traffic noise will significantly benefit the health of their residents, according to the European Environment Agency.
TCPA report to help local authorities plan for healthier places
The TCPA has published new report, 'Planning for Healthier Places', a handbook for local authorities on creating healthier and happier places for people to live and work.
Industry leaders agree to reduce carbon emissions in infrastructure
Industry leaders have signed a joint initiative to cut up to 24million tonnes of carbon in infrastructure each year through the use of low carbon materials and new technologies and construction techniques.
Davies congratulates Welsh councils on recycling ranking
Alun Davies has congratulated councils and householders for helping Wales's local authorities to rank highly in a new report on recycling and carbon savings.
Sharing and connecting sustainability data ‘key to climate change fight’
A lack of knowledge on sourcing and connecting data on sustainability is hindering decision makers in their actions to tackle climate change, the World Economic Forum has warned.
ReFood framework sets out zero food waste future
A new report has been published by food recycling company ReFood which sets to achieve zero food waste to landfill in the UK by 2020.
Solar and wind farms ‘accepted part’ of Cornish landscape
Visitors to Cornwall now accept wind turbines and solar panels as part of the landscape, with 94 per cent of people stating the technology would not affect their decision to visit again, according to a new survey.
Urban shift increasing risk of natural disasters, says IMechE report
A report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers has warned that growing urban populations are increasing vulnerability to natural disasters.
Air pollution problem ‘far from solved’
The EEA has concluded that 90 per cent of EU city residents are exposed to harmful air pollution, despite a decrease in some air pollutant concentrations and emission levels.
Fruit tops retail waste table
Forty per cent of the food wasted or reduced in price in the UK retail supply chain is fruit, according to new research by INCPEN. The study, 'Checking Out Food Waste', found meat and poultry make up 20 per cent of retail wastage.
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