Day: 9 August 2010

40 dead pigeons dumped in the sea

The bodies of about 40 dead pigeons have been found dumped in the sea today (August 9) by the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Dublin launches anti-litter drive

Dublin City Council last week launched a new drive aimed at tackling cigarette and chewing gum dumped on its street.

Ennis to begin flood defence work

Construction began this morning (August 9) on flood prevention work in parts of Ireland severely affected by high water.

Leading environmental consultancy helps gain planning permission for wind farm

Environmental firm SLR Consulting has successfully assisted RWE npower renewables in gaining planning permission for

Nuclear power future guaranteed says minister

The Coalition Government is committed to nuclear power despite concerns from the business community, according to the energy minister.

Loopholes criticised by climate talks observers

United Nations climate chief Christiana Figueres says progress was made at the Bonn talks as she tries to build a framework for a successful COP16.

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