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The green century

By: Series: Building ; (8167) 5 January 2001, 30-34(5)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Discusses how after the failure of talks at The Hague, the EU looks set to take the lead on climate change as emphasised by the French and German environment ministers. The article looks at moves to cut European greenhouse gas emissions with emphasis on energy efficiency within the construction industry. The article provides a list of the legislation, taxes and other initiatives that will assist in making construction a greener industry and looks at the use of carbon permits.

Discusses how after the failure of talks at The Hague, the EU looks set to take the lead on climate change as emphasised by the French and German environment ministers. The article looks at moves to cut European greenhouse gas emissions with emphasis on energy efficiency within the construction industry. The article provides a list of the legislation, taxes and other initiatives that will assist in making construction a greener industry and looks at the use of carbon permits.