Day: 17 August 2010

Wildfire nuclear contamination fears spark war of words

Fears Russia's rampant summer wildfires could release a soot cloud of radioactive particles sparked a war of words between government officials and environmentalists.

Green light for controversial ‘eco-friendly’ service station

A controversial 'green' motorway service station on a Cotswold stretch of the M5 has been given planning permission.

Renewables could make Ireland truly green says expert

World-leading renewable energy resources can rescue Ireland from its economic and energy challenges, a leading energy expert claims.

New eco website to grow green business

An eco website to help people start environmentally-friendly businesses has been launched in Ireland.

Councils unearth plan to ease allotment shortage

Using landfill tax proceeds to buy derelict land for allotments could ease a chronic plots shortage, local councils say.

New green school adds to Lincolnshire’s crop

Officials in the Midlands have put forward plans for a new school they say will be the greenest in the region.

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