News from 0 August 2010 on edie

Australian election remains on a knife-edge with Green MP the kingmaker

A Green MP is one of five politicians holding the key to power in the Australian federal election with the result poised on a knife-edge.

Galway to get 105MW wind farm

Irish green business Finavera Renewables has announced a series of agreements for the co-development of a 105 megawatt wind farm.

BNP buy Irish wind farm

An investment fund managed by BNP Paribas Clean Energy Partners has bought an Irish wind farm.

Green shoots of recovery in hurricane hit New Orleans

Hurricane ravaged New Orleans is being reborn as a centre for cutting edge environmentally-friendly new buildings, experts say.

Welsh beauty spot marred by sewage leak

A popular Welsh holiday destination has been hit by a sewage spill.

Demolition company fined over oil leak

A court has ordered a demolition company to pay more than £10,000 for polluting a Northamptonshire brook with oil.

UK failing to do environment justice

A landmark legal win could help green campaigners in their fight for environmental justice in UK courts.

Campaign for green stamp of approval on more buildings

Green campaigners are lobbying for government legislation requiring all but the smallest commercial properties to display energy efficiency certificates.

Sunny Prince Charlie: solar panels for royal home

The Prince of Wales has been given the green light to install dozens of solar panels at his London home.

IPCC went too far according to latest review

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change went 'beyond its remit' according to the latest independent review into its work.

‘Dry water’ could make commercial waves

UK scientists have unveiled a super powder called 'dry water' which could help tackle global warming by storing carbon dioxide

Plastic fantastic: UK supermarket bag use halved

Plastic carrier bag handouts at UK supermarkets have halved in just four years, new figures reveal.

Month: August 2010