News from 0 December 2010 on edie

New green investment for waste plant in Cork

Eras Eco, a Cork based waste treatment and recycling plant are to investment Euro 10 in new environmentally friendly technology at its site at Foxhole, Youghal.

Zero carbon homes target confirmed by government

The housing minister, Grant Shapps, has confirmed that non-domestic new builds must be zero carbon by 2019.

Irish Climate Change Bill published

Ireland's Climate Change Response Bill 2010 was published today (December 23).

Local authorities flood funding announced

DEFRA announced funding for local authorities to prepare for flooding today (December 23).

Greener supermarket guide

If you haven't done your Christmas grocery shopping yet, how will you decide which supermarket to go to? The closest or the greenest?

MPs critical on flood and water funding

The cross party Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (DEFRAC) has published a report on flood and water management.

Microgeneration consultation launches formally

The government launched a formal consultation into the Microgeneration Strategy today (December 22).

DuPont agrees million dollar settlement with EPA

DuPont, the chemical manufacturer, has been fined $3.3 million by the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Toxic chemicals found in Arctic wildlife

While the season may make us think of the Arctic as a place of sleighs, jingle bells and Santa's workshop, research has been published to turn our minds to land and water contamination instead.

Canada must monitor oil sands pollution

The Canadian government has been criticised for failing to ensure satisfactory environmental monitoring of its Alberta oil sands.

Viridor wins contract for new BBC site

Viridor continue to expand their waste and recycling empire with the award of a tender to manage the recycling and waste services at MediaCityUK, the new northern home of the BBC.

Dioxin levels safe in Ireland

The latest Irish Environment Protection Agency (EPA) report on dioxin levels shows that dioxin levels in Ireland are well below EU safety limits.

Month: December 2010