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What is the definition of sustainability?
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
What percentage of UK carbon emissions are produced through construction activities?
45%
What percentage of domestic emissions arise from space and hot water heating?
72%
What is the source of 32% of landfill waste?
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What are some pollutants that can be found in dust particles generated by construction activities?
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Name three pollutants emitted by construction vehicles and machinery during operation.
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What are the potential impacts of soil compaction due to heavy machinery in construction?
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How does construction activities contribute to soil erosion?
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What are the potential consequences of contamination of soil during construction?
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What are the direct impacts of construction on vegetation and habitats?
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How does construction contribute to noise pollution?
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What are the potential effects of large-scale construction projects on landscape aesthetics?
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How can construction activities affect heritage sites and historical structures?
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What are the consequences of alteration of drainage patterns due to construction?
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How does construction contribute to water quality degradation?
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What are the potential environmental impacts of construction waste on water bodies?
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What is the source of 32% of landfill waste?
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What percentage of UK carbon emissions are produced through construction activities?
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What are the potential consequences of contamination of soil during construction?
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What are some pollutants that can be found in dust particles generated by construction activities?
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How does construction contribute to noise pollution?
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What percentage of domestic emissions arise from space and hot water heating?
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