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Alarm at delay in the freezing of Arctic sea ice

Alarm as Arctic sea ice not yet freezing at latest date on record https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/22/alarm-as-arctic-sea-ice-not-yet-freezing-at-latest-date-on-record?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other Guardian ‘Alarm as Arctic sea ice not yet freezing at latest date on record Delayed freeze in Laptev Sea could have knock-on effects across polar region, scientists say For the first time since records began, the main nursery of Arctic sea ice in […]

Maximising Social Value from Infrastructure Projects

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From Executive Summary Infrastructure projects can, and should, deliver many more benefits for individuals, communities and local economies. Infrastructure’s purpose is to meet fundamental societal needs; such as roads, public transport, low carbon energy supply, clean water and flood protection. The societal benefits that infrastructure projects can generate are not, however, limited to delivering this basic […]

State of the Nation 2020: Infrastructure and the 2050 net-zero target

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Achieving the net-zero target by 2050 will require an unprecedented transformation of our infrastructure. The vital infrastructure systems on which the UK is built – such as energy, transport and utilities – currently contribute the majority of the UK’s emissions. Read the ICE summary and access the report here. While the 2050 target may seem […]

New study reveals 300,000 US homes at risk from sea level rise within next 30 years

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Guardian: Flooding from sea level rise threatens over 300,000 US coastal homes – study Climate change study predicts ‘staggering impact’ of swelling oceans on coastal communities within next 30 years. Sea level rise driven by climate change is set to pose an existential crisis to many US coastal communities, with new research finding that as many as […]

Brexit and Infrastructure: Decisions need to be taken – ICE President

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ICE President calls for commitment on infrastructure to lift post-Brexit uncertainty Water Briefing: The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) President, Sir John Armitt says political unity, bold decisions and commitment will help to lift the cloud of uncertainty over the UK’s infrastructure industry following the outcome of the EU referendum. In an Expert Focus article on […]

Brexit – WATER – The threat – ‘Spirit crushing Green Directives’ – George Eustace

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Six reactions – articles: Eustace, Amber Rudd, ICE, Angling Trust, Grantham Institute & Client Earth The Threat: George Eustace – Brexit would free UK from ‘spirit-crushing’ green directives, says minister. Farming minister George Eustice says leave vote would free up £2bn now spent on insurance schemes and incentives for farmers Telegraph Amber Ruud on Climate […]

State of the Nation – Scotland’s Infrastructure 2015 including Flood defences & Water

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State of the Nation Scotland: Infrastructure 2015, focuses on the performance, resilience, capacity and condition of Scotland’s infrastructure networks. It also analyses the economic, social and environmental benefits of infrastructure. Through the report ICE Scotland seeks to improve the planning, delivery, operation and regulation of Scotland’s infrastructure. Scotland’s approach to delivering and maintaining infrastructure requires […]