Link: https://amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.theguardian.com/environment/2023/feb/14/legal-victory-uk-japanese-knotweed-case-more-claims A recent UK court ruling allows homeowners affected by Japanese knotweed to claim damages for loss of property value, even after treatment, potentially…
Link: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2023/feb/13/centre-point-flats-owners-distress-240000-repair-bills-almacantar Flat owners in Centre Point, London, are facing distressing repair bills of nearly £240,000 each for a £7 million renovation project, leading to…
Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/02/13/earthquake-deaths-chile-japan-turkey-compare/ The recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria has resulted in over 36,000 confirmed deaths, marking it as the deadliest in the region in…
Link: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/02/13/hydrogen-pumped-main-gas-pipeline-2025/ By 2025, hydrogen will be blended into Britain’s main gas pipeline, with plans for 2% to 5% hydrogen content as part of a…
Link: https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2023/02/06/ancient-pompeii-site-installs-invisible-solar-panels-that-look-like-roman-terracotta-tiles Pompeii has installed invisible solar panels that mimic traditional Roman terracotta tiles to enhance sustainability and reduce energy costs at the archaeological site.…
Link: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/12/turkey-arrests-building-contractors-earthquake-death-toll-mounts Turkish authorities have issued over 100 arrest warrants for contractors and engineers linked to collapsed buildings following a devastating earthquake that has resulted…
Link: https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2023/02/13/world-war-2-bomb-unexpectedly-detonates-at-bam-farrans-site/ A World War II bomb unexpectedly detonated at the BAM/Farrans construction site in Norfolk during a disarming operation, but no injuries were reported.…
Link: https://cen.acs.org/environment/recycling/companies-recycle-wind-turbine-blades/100/i27 As the wind energy industry grows, the number of decommissioned turbine blades is increasing, leading to a significant recycling challenge. Companies are developing…
Link: https://www.elementaldigital.co.uk/retrofitting-homes-would-bring-huge-health-benefits-study-finds/ A study by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine found that implementing net zero policies could lead to over two million…
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/64568826 The recent earthquakes in Turkey have raised serious concerns about building safety, as even newly constructed apartments collapsed despite being advertised as compliant…
