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With Spain tackling its worst flooding disaster in modern history, several countries across Europe will be wondering – could we be next? Scientists have long warned that climate change means extreme weather will become increasingly frequent and urged nations to be prepared. So, how would London – home to almost nine million people and the […]

Steel and concrete production collectively contribute to a staggering 15 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, a figure considered alarmingly high due to the sheer scale and ubiquity of these materials in modern construction. The construction industry’s significant environmental impact has spurred a shift towards low-carbon alternatives, driven by increasing awareness of climate change […]

The U.S. has become recognised for rolling out the most far-reaching climate policy of any major world power to date. The Biden administration’s 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) introduced a wide range of financial incentives to support a green transition, which has helped attract billions in private investment in renewable energy and clean technologies. The […]

The National Infrastructure Commission’s 2024 report, “Cost Drivers of Major Infrastructure Projects in the UK,” highlights a critical concern: infrastructure costs in the UK are significantly high. The report delves into the root causes of these costs and offers strategies to address them, thereby aligning with government ambitions for sustainable economic growth, competitiveness, quality of […]

By Christopher Worrall is a housing columnist for LFF. He is on the Executive Committee of the Labour Housing Group, Co-Host of the Priced Out Podcast, and Chair of the Local Government and Housing Member Policy Group of the Fabian Society.  The Bottleneck in UK’s Building Safety Approval: A Threat to Housing Development Without reform, […]