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Renovation
fromianVisits
10 hours ago

Liverpool Street station completes work to replace its dirty glazed roof

Network Rail has completed the replacement of glazing panels at Liverpool Street station, enhancing natural light and safety.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Troubled waters: Will Hammersmith Bridge ever reopen?

Hammersmith Bridge faces a funding deadlock for repairs, with costs reaching £250 million and no clear resolution in sight after seven years.
Fundraising
fromianVisits
22 minutes ago

Southbank Centre lands 10m for Royal Festival Hall repairs

The Southbank Centre will receive £10 million for urgent repairs as part of a £30 million funding package for London's cultural venues.
Remodel
fromTasting Table
5 hours ago

Many Thrift Stores Don't Want These Kitchen Items - But You Can Donate Them Elsewhere - Tasting Table

Thrift stores often do not accept large appliances due to legal, liability, and hazardous waste concerns.
London startup
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
14 hours ago

London's data centre surge is creating a capacity squeeze for businesses across the capital - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London's data centre market is expanding rapidly due to rising demand, but securing timely access to infrastructure is becoming increasingly challenging for businesses.
#new-york-city
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

FIRST ON STREETSBLOG: Mamdani To Fully Fund Trash Containerization - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani will implement citywide containerization of residential trash by 2031 to improve New York's sidewalks.
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago
New York City

Trash Containerization Program Remains Unfunded in Mamdani's City Budget - Streetsblog New York City

Funding for New York City's trash containerization program is uncertain, risking the continuation of efforts to improve waste management.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

FIRST ON STREETSBLOG: Mamdani To Fully Fund Trash Containerization - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani will implement citywide containerization of residential trash by 2031 to improve New York's sidewalks.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Trash Containerization Program Remains Unfunded in Mamdani's City Budget - Streetsblog New York City

Funding for New York City's trash containerization program is uncertain, risking the continuation of efforts to improve waste management.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
41 minutes ago

UK households to be urged to use more power this summer as renewables soar

Households are encouraged to increase energy consumption during surplus renewable energy periods to balance the grid and reduce energy bills.
Design
fromArchDaily
16 hours ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
Medicine
fromEarth911
6 days ago

How To Recycle X-Ray Film

Recycling medical X-ray films is essential due to their silver content and legal restrictions against disposal in regular trash.
#sustainability
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Arquivo: Deconstruction and Material Reuse for a Circular Architecture

The construction industry must embrace sustainable solutions through deconstruction and reuse to combat waste and energy consumption.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Arquivo: Deconstruction and Material Reuse for a Circular Architecture

The construction industry must embrace sustainable solutions through deconstruction and reuse to combat waste and energy consumption.
#albert-bridge
London
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Albert Bridge reopens to pedestrians and cyclists

Albert Bridge has reopened to pedestrians and cyclists after safety inspections confirmed no additional risk from recent movement changes.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Albert Bridge reopens to pedestrians and cyclists

Albert Bridge has reopened to pedestrians and cyclists after safety inspections confirmed no additional risk from recent movement changes.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Police to review complaint over Farage's free energy bills competition

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Farage pictured previously with winners of Reform energy bill contest

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, supported by donations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Police to review complaint over Farage's free energy bills competition

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Farage pictured previously with winners of Reform energy bill contest

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, supported by donations.
London food
fromianVisits
3 days ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is undergoing significant upgrades and changes, including track improvements, timetable adjustments, and new services.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

1,500 new homes on Greenwich peninsula set for green light

Galliard Homes reduced the amount of affordable housing in the project's housing stock from 35 per cent to just 10 per cent, citing increased construction costs and changing building regulations as key factors.
LA real estate
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor marks Day 100 with Bronx illegal-dumping cleanup after citywide vote

Zohran Mamdani's first 100 days as mayor focused on community engagement and addressing both major policies and local quality-of-life issues.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
3 days ago

Friday Video: RIP, The D.C. Streetcar - Streetsblog USA

Washington, D.C.'s streetcar project ended after a decade, serving as a lesson in urban transit planning and its challenges.
Agriculture
fromdesign-milk.com
5 days ago

Reused Shipping Containers Form A Flexible Workplace in Spain

Agricultural design requires unique considerations, as seen in Agrosemillas' headquarters, which integrates local materials and efficient layouts.
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
6 hours ago

Circularity Cements Memory in Cast Concrete

True ingenuity in architecture lies in negotiation with the past rather than erasure, as demonstrated by the Trace project in London.
#recycling
Environment
fromEarth911
16 hours ago

Where Is The Circular Packaging Economy In 2026?

Corrugated cardboard recycling is efficient, while plastic recycling faces significant challenges, highlighting the complexities of achieving a circular packaging economy.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Recycling's next big thing or big bluff?

Houston's recycling program claims to recycle 90% of plastics, but activists question its effectiveness and transparency.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago

Guest Idea: What Really Happens After You Drop Off Recycling?

Recycling involves a complex journey from collection to sorting, influenced by local policies, technology, and consumer demand.
Environment
fromEarth911
16 hours ago

Where Is The Circular Packaging Economy In 2026?

Corrugated cardboard recycling is efficient, while plastic recycling faces significant challenges, highlighting the complexities of achieving a circular packaging economy.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Recycling's next big thing or big bluff?

Houston's recycling program claims to recycle 90% of plastics, but activists question its effectiveness and transparency.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago

Guest Idea: What Really Happens After You Drop Off Recycling?

Recycling involves a complex journey from collection to sorting, influenced by local policies, technology, and consumer demand.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
19 hours ago

Monday's Headlines: A Century of Days Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's 100th day in office included commitments to waste containerization and a city-owned grocery store, while addressing misconceptions about his governance style.
#hackney
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Hackney mayoral race sees Greens take on Labour

Hackney's mayoral election features Labour's Caroline Woodley and Green's Zoe Garbett, focusing on housing and cost of living concerns.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Hackney mayoral race sees Greens take on Labour

Hackney's mayoral election features Labour's Caroline Woodley and Green's Zoe Garbett, focusing on housing and cost of living concerns.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Local elections profile: Haringey

Haringey is at the heart of north London: it has leafy, affluent areas beside busy urban neighbourhoods; hundreds of restaurants serving cuisine from all over the world; and great parks and open spaces.
London
London food
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

This landmark north London pub has had a glorious makeover

The Islington pub has been rebranded from The Angelic to the George IV, featuring a classic pub makeover.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Say hello to the UK's most successful growth industry: organised waste crime | George Monbiot

Illegal waste dumping in the UK has surged, with thousands of sites and minimal penalties for offenders, creating a thriving criminal industry.
London
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

Plans have been approved for a cool new bridge in southeast London

A new 170-square-metre Albion Bridge will replace a cramped faux drawbridge in Canada Water, enhancing accessibility and space for pedestrians and cyclists.
Alternative transportation
fromianVisits
1 week ago

London's delivery riders get dedicated cycle hubs in push to tidy up gig economy

Cycle hubs in London provide e-bike rentals and maintenance for couriers, addressing their unique challenges and promoting safer, more efficient cycling.
fromianVisits
4 days ago

Tunnel to Heathrow could be privately funded under revived rail link plans

The study concludes that the rail link could deliver strong economic returns under both two-runway and three-runway expansion scenarios at Heathrow Airport, indicating its potential impact on regional connectivity.
UK politics
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation

OpenAI is pausing its UK data centre project due to high energy costs and regulatory concerns.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
18 hours ago

'I should have been safe on a pavement' - woman recalls horrific hire e-bike crash

Sandy Peters suffered severe injuries and PTSD after being hit by a speeding e-bike while walking with her son.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Mamdani ran on fast and free buses. A new plan addresses the 'fast' part of his pitch.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to reduce bus commute times by 20% across 45 corridors in the city.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Record number of homes in Great Britain turn to green energy as fuel prices soar

Octopus Energy reported that its heat pump orders more than doubled in March compared to February, while sales of solar power systems increased by almost 80%. This trend reflects a growing consumer shift towards renewable energy solutions.
Environment
#silvertown-tunnel
London
fromTime Out London
6 days ago

Three London bus routes (and two DLR lines) are now free to ride for two months

The Silvertown Tunnel opened in April, offering free bus and DLR services until May 26.
London
fromTime Out London
6 days ago

Three London bus routes (and two DLR lines) are now free to ride for two months

The Silvertown Tunnel opened in April, offering free bus and DLR services until May 26.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
London startup
fromEarth911
5 days ago

Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Plastic Bank's David Katz on Grassroots Recycling Solutions

Plastic Bank promotes grassroots recycling to create resilient communities and reduce ocean plastic waste through partnerships and innovative compensation models.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Londoners aren't unfriendly but don't compare us to New Yorkers | Letters

Returning home after years abroad can evoke feelings of alienation and nostalgia, revealing a new perspective on familiar places and people.
Environment
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Britain's electricity is its 'most British' in over 20 YEARS

Britain's electricity generation is the most domestically sourced in over 20 years, with 53% generated in the UK and 46% imported.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Albert Bridge closed to pedestrians and cyclists after 'slight movement' detected

A bridge closure was announced due to detected movement, with repairs expected to cost 8.5 million and take a year.
London food
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

Charing Cross could be transformed by new development plans - with huge changes set for the iconic Villiers St

1 Embankment Place is set for a summer makeover to enhance public spaces and improve pedestrian access in the area.
London politics
fromianVisits
3 days ago

Green light given for 3,300-home Edgware redevelopment

The redevelopment of Edgware town centre will proceed after the Mayor of London declined to intervene in the planning process.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

London park wars: Inside the battle to restrict festivals in Brockwell Park and Gunnersbury Park

London's summer music events face cancellations and local opposition due to concerns over park conditions and community disruption.
#waste-management
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Environment Agency too weak to tackle illegal waste dumping, MPs say

The Environment Agency lacks the necessary powers and intelligence to effectively combat the rising issue of illegal waste dumping in the UK.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Behind this door is the huge fatberg that can't stop depositing poo balls on Sydney's beaches

A massive fatberg at the Malabar wastewater treatment plant has caused beach closures in Sydney due to dislodged waste being carried back to shore.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Tate Modern evacuated and Millennium Bridge closed as police respond to 'suspicious package'

Police investigated a suspicious package outside the Tate Modern, but the incident was resolved with no danger or injuries reported.
fromianVisits
5 days ago

Tickets Alert: Visit the Earl's Court development site

The property developer organises the tours in part to showcase the site and explain their master plan for the area, as well as why they believe it's a good idea.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

More homes agreed on former Chelsea Barracks site

The changes will see 87 apartments built across three blocks as part of Phase Five of the development, instead of 20 townhouses developer Qatari Diar originally asked for.
London politics
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

A new London skyscraper will be the tallest tower in Canary Wharf

London has been a trading and financial hub for more than a thousand years, and maintaining it as a vibrant place for finance and business is critical to the health of the UK economy.
London
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Get ready to see the Elephant (& Castle) fly: This is how London should be regenerating

Elephant & Castle is undergoing a significant transformation with a new town center and retail developments, marking a shift from its gritty past.
London
fromianVisits
6 days ago

Inside the closure of London's second-busiest road - the A40 Westway

The A40 Westway is undergoing major repairs due to wear and tear from heavy traffic, necessitating the replacement of road joints.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A delightful day at the dump: The trick is not to leave with more stuff than I arrived with!'

A recycling centre's ReUse shop in London salvages discarded items including unusual specimens like embalmed animals, vintage furniture, and antiques to resell rather than send to landfill.
#london-elections
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Local elections 2026: London may become a political patchwork quilt

London's upcoming elections may see a significant shift in political power with multiple parties competing for control of councils.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Local elections 2026: London may become a political patchwork quilt

London's upcoming elections may see a significant shift in political power with multiple parties competing for control of councils.
London
fromTime Out London
6 days ago

This 'ancient' London market is set to be revamped - with a spectacular new roof terrace

Plans to modernize Kingston's Ancient Market aim to create a vibrant, sustainable piazza with new stalls and community spaces.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

London's legendary Billingsgate market is being turned into a new neighbourhood with 10,000 homes

Tower Hamlets Council promotes redevelopment plans for 10,000 new homes near Billingsgate Fish Market to address London's housing shortage.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready

New rules mandate weekly food waste collections in England, but many councils are unprepared to meet the deadline.
London
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

Inside the 124-year-old London foot tunnel set for a massive restoration

Greenwich foot tunnel is set for a full regeneration to improve safety and accessibility for daily commuters.
Real estate
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

How London's Industrial Land Is Being Repurposed for Modern Logistics and Infrastructure

London must reconcile scarce industrial land and housing demand by adopting stacked mixed-use logistics, careful site engineering, and efficient last-mile planning.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Parliament should leave the London bubble and the Palace of Westminster be repurposed | Letters

Parliament should permanently relocate from London to a geographically central location like Derby, reducing costs, improving accessibility, and generating revenue through heritage tourism of renovated historic buildings.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Fly tippers face clearing up own rubbish as punishment

English local authorities will gain powers to enforce fly-tipping penalties including 20 hours community service and fines up to £300 without court proceedings.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Two hours after clearing flytip, rubbish is dumped again'

Croydon experiences over one thousand flytips weekly, the highest in the country, costing the council £1 million annually to address through enforcement and cleanup operations.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

London's rubbish problem: Can the city finally clean up its act?

Veolia's Southwark recycling facility processes 100,000 tonnes annually using automated systems and manual sorting, while contamination from inappropriate items significantly hampers recycling efficiency.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Ealing Council launches hit-squad' to crack down on fly-tipping

Ealing Council will invest £510,000 in tidy teams, deploy 50 remote CCTV cameras, and raise council tax by 4.99% to tackle fly-tipping and antisocial behaviour.
Environment
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

London is among the top ten greenest cities in the world, according to new report

London ranks among the world's top ten greenest cities due to abundant parks, efficient public transport, strong bikeability, renewable energy use, and improving air quality.
Environment
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

Inside the plan to use the River Thames to heat iconic London landmarks

A £72.7 million water-source heat pump network will use the River Thames to provide low-carbon heating to central London landmarks and buildings.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

London's 'greenest' council cutting back on net-zero schemes due to funding pressure

One of the greenest local councils in the country says it is cutting back on its net-zero schemes this year due to funding pressure. Islington Council has won praise for its ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions in the borough. Last year, the borough was ranked the best single-tier local authority in the UK for its actions on climate change, which include decarbonising its waste recycling centre, rolling out electric vehicles and carrying out a social housing retrofit programme.
Environment
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Hit-squad' to tackle fly-tipping in Ealing

Ealing Council will invest in tidy teams, CCTV, recycling pilots, park refurbishments and street-lighting while raising council tax by 4.99%.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Londoners borrow thermal cameras to cut heat loss

Free thermal imaging camera loans helped Londoners identify heat loss and insulation problems, prompting targeted home improvements that reduce energy bills and improve living conditions.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Cleaner Thames celebrated in latest health check

In the 1950s, the Thames was declared "biologically dead" due to industries disposing of chemicals, heavy metals, oils and dyes into the water. Since then, continued action and policy have seen the return of beloved species such as harbour porpoises and wading birds. However, experts warned the hard-earned resurrection was being threatened by climate change and pollution. Fox Photos The updated State of the River Thames health check report collated
Environment
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Plans to power London landmarks with Thames heat

A £72.7 million communal heat network will use a River Thames heat pump to provide low-carbon heating for Waterloo and South Bank landmarks.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Earth911 Inspiration: a Dozen Highly Effective Policies

A dozen highly effective policies in the largest countries can initiate a decisive post-carbon transition if implemented now.
Environment
fromianVisits
2 months ago

New heat network plans to tap the Thames to warm London's South Bank

The Waterloo and South Bank Heat Network will draw low‑carbon heat from the River Thames to heat buildings, backed by Hemiko and government funding.
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