Day: 22 November 2010

Expectations ‘realistic’ with a week to go before COP16

With just seven days to go until the world largest gathering of environmental thought-makers the chances of a meaningful agreement coming out of Cancun are low.

Irish Green Party leader calls for general election

The leader of the Irish Green Party has plunged Ireland's coalition government into chaos in the aftermath of the country's financial bailout.

Toxic lead clear up at US schools

Recent testing at 11 schools and 16 child care centres in Kansas has revealed elevated levels of toxic lead in the soil.

More energy bills set to rise

ScottishPower has followed British Gas in introducing price increases just as more cold weather is predicted.

Irish minister urges renewable energy firms to take EU funding

As the country is bailed out to the tune of several billion Euros the Government is aiming to keep the renewable energy market on track.

SLR Consulting and DTZ waste infrastructure project nominated for RTPI Award

SLR Consulting and DTZ have developed a comprehensive regional waste infrastructure support tool which has been shortlisted for a Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Planning Award.

Emissions set to rise to record levels in 2010

India and China's ever growing economies are set to push global emissions to record levels, according to a report released today (November 22).

Waste firm fined after worker’s legs crushed

A London-based waste and recycling firm has been fined after a worker's legs were crushed between two steel frames.

Proctor and Gamble sets its sights high

One of the keynote speeches at the CBI Summit on Climate Change (November 17) was on what businesses are doing to make buying green more attractive to consumers.

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