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Why circular economy targets are important to achieve net zero
- Author: Julie Bonfait
- Date: 14 October, 2021
The net-zero benefits of the principles are accepted, but a bank of strong case studies and knowledge sharing is needed to make it a practical reality.
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3 less obvious benefits of reducing carbon
- Author: Ben Hellawell
- Date: 05 October, 2021
Ben Hellawell, from an ICE Carbon Champion project team, explains some of the advantages of lowering carbon emissions in infrastructure that might not be the first ones that come to mind.
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The importance of building child-friendly places
- Author: Sarah Lewis
- Date: 30 September, 2021
Sarah Lewis from the Royal Town Planning Institute explains why and how we should build places with children in mind - and why this will deliver benefits for everyone.
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Why now is the time for civil engineers to act on climate change
- Author: Mark Hansford
- Date: 30 September, 2021
As world leaders prepare to descend on Glasgow for the COP26 climate summit, calls for action on climate change and its impacts have never been louder. Mark Hansford explains how ICE is arming members with the tools to act.
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What makes an ICE Carbon Champion?
- Author: Lara Young
- Date: 20 September, 2021
Review panel chair Lara Young reflects on the 27 Carbon Champions confirmed so far, and gives thought to what the panel is looking to see next.
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Why every civil engineer should strive to become a Carbon Champion
- Author: Rachel Skinner
- Date: 16 September, 2021
ICE has named the first of its ICE Carbon Champions – President Rachel Skinner discusses why the work being done by these individuals is so important.
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The Carbon Project: improving carbon emission data
- Author: Dr Kat Ibbotson, With Series Editor Leonie Gombrich
- Date: 13 September, 2021
Embedding carbon measurement throughout the life of every infrastructure asset is a critical step towards reducing carbon emissions.
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ICE steps up work on carbon reduction as UN report issues ‘code red for humanity’
- Author: Mark Hansford
- Date: 26 August, 2021
A landmark UN scientific report has upped the ante on the engineering response to climate change. ICE Director of Engineering Knowledge Mark Hansford highlights two key ways the institution is taking immediate action.
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Final push for support: designs for an official 'Basement & Sewerage' LEGO set
- Author: Mocingbird
- Date: 06 August, 2021
With just 1,000 votes to go, a fan LEGO designer's dream of a realistic sewerage-themed set could soon become reality with your help.
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How to use the Enterprise Risk Management guide
- Author: Chris Lewin
- Date: 05 August, 2021
Are you doing everything you can to help your company succeed? Here's how to check.
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