http://www.greenbuildingpress.co.uk/articles.php?category_id=34 Green Living News http://www.greenbuildingpress.co.uk/article.php?article_id=2124 Leading social landlord West Kent Housing Association prides itself on building communities as well as homes and believes it has achieved just that with its newest development of energy efficient homes at Kenardington, just outside Ashford. Fri, 12 Jun 2015 16:25:00 +0100 http://www.greenbuildingpress.co.uk/article.php?article_id=2123 According to blogger, Chris Goodall, in his 'Carbon Commentary', renewable energy provided 13.4 GW, or 43%, of British electricity at 2pm on Saturday June 6th 2015. Goodall believes this is a new record. Fri, 12 Jun 2015 16:06:00 +0100 http://www.greenbuildingpress.co.uk/article.php?article_id=2120 The building of a tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay has been given the go-ahead by the UK government. Intending developer Tidal Lagoon Power (TLP) says it will now negotiate how much subsidy will be paid for the energy. Tue, 09 Jun 2015 20:06:00 +0100 http://www.greenbuildingpress.co.uk/article.php?article_id=2116 Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has awarded almost £156,000 funding to five community based social enterprises across Scotland, thanks to money raised in the first six months by Asda’s Community Capital Fund through the Scottish Government’s 5p single use carrier bag charge. Fri, 05 Jun 2015 19:53:00 +0100 http://www.greenbuildingpress.co.uk/article.php?article_id=2108 There continues to be unacceptable levels of plastic contamination in green and garden waste delivered to composting sites throughout the UK, according to the Renewable Energy Association (REA), a recent edition of 'Countryfile' highlighted the problem. Fri, 29 May 2015 12:05:00 +0100 http://www.greenbuildingpress.co.uk/article.php?article_id=2086 One biomass heating specialist has come up with a new concept - the Biomass Space Heater – an innovative compact solution that packs a big punch, ideal for warehouses and large industrial units. Fri, 08 May 2015 11:31:00 +0100 http://www.greenbuildingpress.co.uk/article.php?article_id=2085 National land management charity the Land Trust has completed important improvements across eight of its key parks thanks to a £101,000 Woodland Improvement Grant. Fri, 08 May 2015 11:20:00 +0100 http://www.greenbuildingpress.co.uk/article.php?article_id=2056 Local Authorities faced with the task of upgrading cold homes can now apply for their share of a £25 million Central Heating Fund, the Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey has announced. Mon, 30 Mar 2015 12:34:00 +0100 http://www.greenbuildingpress.co.uk/article.php?article_id=2055 As cities expand, rising demand for more housing space means undeveloped land and green areas are disappearing, and with them the habitat for many animals. In order to protect wildlife, scientists have developed the Animal-Aided Design (AAD) concept. Mon, 30 Mar 2015 12:22:00 +0100 http://www.greenbuildingpress.co.uk/article.php?article_id=2054 Recently released figures reveal that just 17% of England’s rivers are in good health, and the Blueprint for Water coalition is urging communities across England to make a stand and speak up for their rivers, lakes, wetlands and beaches. Mon, 30 Mar 2015 12:02:00 +0100