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Women the ‘driving force’ for peacebuilding in Colombia: Deputy UN chief

The UN Deputy Secretary-General has underscored the importance of the full and comprehensive implementation of the 2016 peace agreement in Colombia, as an important avenue…

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International: Reducing the Carbon Footprint of the Construction Industry

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Powerhouses: nanotechnology turns bricks into batteries

The humble house brick has been turned into a battery that can store electricity, raising the possibility that buildings could one day become literal powerhouses….

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Extra £14bn needed a year for climate, report says

Green Alliance says the cash is needed for clean transport, nature restoration, and low-carbon buildings. Over the past three years, it says that £9bn has…

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New international standard for ‘greening’ buildings

According to Clare Naden, in a blog post for the International Standards Organization (ISO), close to 40 percent of carbon dioxide emissions come from energy,…

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