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New partnership with IBM and Machinelab Ventures

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New partnership with Stafford Railway Building Society 

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AI in the Sky: project update

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Sustainable drainage to be mandatory for new developments in England from 2024

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Study: Insulation only provides short-term reduction in household gas consumption

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First UK coal mine in decades approved despite climate concerns

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A UK tree provides hundreds of pounds of benefits a year

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Why smart thermostats do not always save you money

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National grid creates £50m emergency fund for vulnerable households

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Climate change is worsening mould in homes

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When told about flood risk, homebuyers shun vulnerable homes

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Proximity to fracking sites associated with risk of childhood cancer

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Flooding exacerbates pollution exposure in at-risk urban communities, study finds

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Climate change: Rising sea levels threaten 200,000 England properties

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How to get yourself mortgage ready

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What is the true value of a tree?

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ULEZ: Mayor announces proposals for London-wide pollution charge

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Designing homes to withstand strong winds

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Super-prime of life: the rise of ‘wellness’ apartments

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Plug in your car … but only Britain’s richer motorists can charge up cheaply

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15 things to check when viewing a property

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Tips for buying a house

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Study Shows Air Pollution Reduces Benefits of Exercise on the Brain

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How to keep your home safe from burglars at Christmas

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Woodland walks save UK £185m a year in mental health costs, report finds

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Cold as ice? How to stay warm without whacking up the heating

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Living walls can reduce heat lost from buildings by over 30% , study shows

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Air pollution clouds brain performance and workforce productivity

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Tips for Holding Down Your Winter Heating Bills

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Sustainable eating is cheaper and healthier, according to Oxford study

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How to get the best deal when renting a UK property

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The Business of Less

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Spending time in nature promotes early childhood development

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Smoggier skies, lower scores?

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Only London’s highest earners able to rent privately at affordable cost, ONS says

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Researchers reveal the growing threat extreme heat poses to urban populations

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The Messy Truth About Carbon Footprints

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Study: Home gas boilers in the UK emit twice as much CO2 as all power stations

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Climate crisis: fifth of London schools now susceptible to flooding

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Scientists created the world’s whitest paint. It could eliminate the need for air conditioning.

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Will These Places Survive a Collapse?

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Natural hazards threaten 57% of US structures

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Our Love of Living Near Water Persists Despite the Dangers

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Urban green space affects citizens’ happiness

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Study: Homes in US flood zones are collectively overvalued by $43.8bn

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Study identifies the UK cities most exposed to climate change

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