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House & Home Greener Living Special

Which trees should be planted to cope with our changing climate? Can a pre-fab be fabulous? And what would you pay for a sustainable home? Plus: the Cornish village getting its heat from beneath the street and five energy-efficient homes for sale

The great tree debate: which varieties are best suited to our changing climate?
Traditionalists argue for native species but others claim non-native plants can help ensure our woodland’s survival amid rising temperatures
How green is your houseplant?
Because harvesting peat causes massive carbon release, its use is being abandoned by both outdoor and indoor growers
Can a pre-fab home be fabulous?
Factory-built homes are pushing the boundaries of design and eco-friendliness but still suffer from stigma
It gets the green light: sustainable homeware
Accessories that are both people pleasing and planet positive
What would you pay for a sustainable home?
New-build developers are enticing buyers with a raft of green features — at a premium
The ‘15-minute city’ backlash is part of the great climate change conspiracy theory
Antipathy is growing towards any policy on climate change, no matter how small or mundane

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