New homes to produce nearly a third less carbon
New homes and buildings in England will have to produce significantly less CO2 under new rules announced by the government to help the country move towards net zero.
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New homes and buildings in England will have to produce significantly less CO2 under new rules announced by the government to help the country move towards net zero.
As the fourth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire approaches, Greg Pitcher examines whether construction work is much better today than at the time of the tragedy The fire caused outrage and prompted the government to commission Dame Judith’s review of the sector. It also led to new laws on combustible materials, the drafting of a fresh bill to tackle wider issues, and an ongoing public inquiry. Some fear there are still major lessons to be learned, while others say attitudes are changing and that the government is helping ensure a safer system emerges. So how far have we really come si...