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• Air pollution can damage health from pre-birth to old age – report 27th April 2023
  A new research report shows air pollution can damage health ‘before birth through to old age’. The report was commissioned by the Greater London Authority through Imperial Projects and carried out by researchers from Imperial College London’s Environmental Research Group who analysed the findings of a range of key studies. Their review focused on the “serious and life-limiting risks of […]
• More biodiversity details required from businesses 18th April 2023
  Businesses have been urged to step up the amount of data they share on biodiversity measures and impacts to fall in line with new regulations set to come into force. The Carbon Disclosure Project,  a not-for-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts, […]
• New guidance unveiled on gym acoustics 17th April 2023
  The Professional Practice Guidance on Gym Acoustics (ProPG) has been produced to provide developers, operators and Local Authorities with a standardised approach on assessing gym acoustics. The Acoustics and Noise Consultants (ANC), Institute of Acoustics (IOA) and Chartered Institute of environmental Health (CIEH) have worked together, collaborating across industry, to produce this guidance, which for […]
• New influential role for Syntegra director 17th April 2023
  David Yates, Syntegra’s Head of Acoustics and Technical Director of Environmental Services, has been appointed as Chair of the Institute of Acoustics Southern Branch. He has been a committee member for approximately 10 years, serving at various times as Young Members’ Representative, Acting Secretary, Diversity and Inclusion representative prior to his appointment as Chair. The Southern […]
• UK Government unveils updated Energy Security Plan 11th April 2023
  The UK Government has updated its Energy Security Strategy with an undertaking to upgrade 300,000 of the country’s least energy-efficient homes, launch carbon capture and storage projects and accelerate the development of green hydrogen, nuclear and floating offshore wind. The Government has confirmed that a new Energy Security Plan will be published, as well as a response […]
• UK Government unveils plan for £1.8bn of spending on building energy efficiency 29th March 2023
  The UK Government has unveiled its plans for almost £2bn of funding to improve the energy efficiency of more than 115,000 homes and public sector buildings like schools and hospitals. Details of the allocation of the latest phases of the Home Upgrade Grant (HUG), which applies to privately owned properties, and the Social Housing Decarbonisation […]
• Options available to reduce emissions but world failing to do enough – IPCC 27th March 2023
  The new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Synthesis Report states there are “multiple, feasible and effective options” to reduce emissions in line with the Paris Agreement, but that the world is currently not on track to achieve them. The IPCC’s report today reiterates that the world will fail to meet either of the Paris […]
• Air quality impacts wellbeing, study indicates 27th March 2023
  UK workers believe the quality of the air inside their building has a direct impact on their health and wellbeing, a new study reveals. A total of 94% of UK respondents in a survey agreed with the issue as the importance of indoor air quality has come to the fore due to the connections made […]
• Budget energy roundup 17th March 2023
  UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled a series of energy policies in his Spring Budget, introducing fresh funding for carbon capture technologies, reclassifying nuclear as a “sustainable” energy option and extending energy efficiency relief for households. Our colleagues over at Edie.net have produced this comprehensive overview of the measures announced: Energy cost relief The Chancellor unveiled […]
• Hotel air quality now a guest priority 16th March 2023
  Improving air quality in hotels has become a priority for operators since the outbreak of the COVID pandemic – and those venues promoting positive health and wellbeing are securing premium rates as guests value the focus on clean air facilities. Creating healthier indoor environments became an essential feature of opening up countries after initial lockdowns, […]