Tom Austin-Morgan
Freelance Journalist at Freelance
Host at Banned Biographies
Journalist, Editor, Freelancer, Writer & Producer of @BannedBiogs, host of @abhpod, @ShippedHigh & @TheTomAndJoShow, plays bass, sings, TV, film, music
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1 month ago |
ciht.org.uk | Tom Austin-Morgan
From severe flooding and heatwaves to shifting ground conditions, these issues – many directly caused by the impact of climate change – are already placing significant pressure on roads, railways, and other critical transport assets. The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), which recently published the resilience standards report in Sep 2024, is at the forefront of efforts to ensure the transport sector is prepared to meet these challenges head-on.
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1 month ago |
ciht.org.uk | Tom Austin-Morgan
Climate change is a clear and increasing factor affecting the transport network. From extremes of temperatures in the summer and winter, to increasing rainfall and storms, road surfaces are central to enhancing resilience. “Developments need to focus on the durability, safety and sustainability of roadways under the varying conditions that we're experiencing,” says Benn Teasdale, General Manager at civil engineering company, Colas.
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Oct 14, 2024 |
ciht.org.uk | Tom Austin-Morgan
In England, compared to pre-development conditions. This applies to both major and minor developments and, by 2025, will extend to nationally significant infrastructure projects. Exemptions exist, but the overarching goal remains to protect and enhance biodiversity within development boundaries. The process of BNG involves measuring biodiversity in units based on a habitat’s size, quality, and type.
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Oct 14, 2024 |
ciht.org.uk | Tom Austin-Morgan
By Tom Austin-Morgan Expected changes to the NPPF address housing shortages, infrastructure, and sustainability by encouraging housing development, especially on brownfield sites, linking new homes with infrastructure, and prioritising climate-resilient designs. The reforms are tied to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023, which aims to ensure local development plans align with national goals while giving communities more input.
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Oct 14, 2024 |
ciht.org.uk | Tom Austin-Morgan
The UK government pledged in December 2020 to achieve net zero by 2050, with an interim target of 68% carbon reduction by 2030. Local authorities have a big part in this since they use a significant amount of road materials, which increases waste, energy use, and CO2 emissions.
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