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A monthly exploration into the world of sustainability in the built environment with commentary and input from University of the Built Environment’s Vice Chancellor and academics.

The issue of coal consumption

The UK has a long history with coal consumption stretching back to the 1800s. Despite many thinking that the 1970's saw the end of coal consumption in the UK, the…

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