Warthog snouts are survival tools 🐗 It’s used for sniffing, digging and...

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Warthog snouts are survival tools 🐗 It’s used for sniffing, digging and foraging, but they must bend their legs to reach the ground. Another creature evolved a longer snout for the same purpose, and it developed a body shape we recognise today. Find out where to watch Evolution via the link in our bio 🔗💚 #Evolution #ChrisPackham #Nature

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Published about 12 hours ago



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[

{

"title": "UK developers adopt whole-life carbon metrics to meet 2030 sustainability goals",

"summary": "Construction firms across the UK are increasingly using whole-life carbon assessment tools to measure and reduce environmental impact throughout project lifecycles."

},

{

"title": "Innovation in low-carbon concrete gains traction with major infrastructure projects",

"summary": "Researchers and contractors are collaborating on new cement blends that cut embodied carbon emissions by up to 40%, supporting greener city developments."

},

{

"title": "Government releases updated guidance on sustainable building design",

"summary": "The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has issued a refreshed framework promoting life cycle cost efficiency in public and private construction."

},

{

"title": "Circular economy principles drive refurbishment boom in urban developments",

"summary": "Developers are prioritising material durability and reuse strategies to extend building lifespans and improve whole-life sustainability performance."

},

{

"title": "Major UK infrastructure programme commits £500m to low-carbon construction",

"summary": "A new government-backed investment aims to accelerate the transition towards net-zero in large-scale transport and energy projects through sustainable procurement and green innovation."

}

]

```

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