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Stories about: sustainable development

Only Zero Carbon Buildings for the UK After 2016 The United Kingdom is currently breaking new international standards, announcing that, since 2016, all the houses built on its territory will have to be carbon neutral. That is to say, the new energy consumption for each of these houses will be zero. All energy necessities will be covered by renewable power sources, ... 21 November 2008 05:23 GMT African Resources Could Further the Continent's Economy The World Wildlife Fund urged African countries in the Congo basin to work together in implementing sustainable regulations for the responsible exploitation of the natural resources in the area, rather than allow for illegal deforesting operations and turn a blind eye to the development of their economies. At the six... 5 November 2008 02:53 GMT