News from 0 April 2010 on edie

Ireland predicts next decade’s greenhouse gas emissions

Ireland's environmental regulator has published projections outlining the country's expected greenhouse gas emissions up to 2020.

Spain plans ‘intensive and sustainable’ housing scheme for rundown areas

Spain's housing minister hopes to transform rundown neighbourhoods through 'intensive and sustainable' building.

Waste industry heading for perfect storm – Peter Jones

Ex-Biffa director Peter Jones has warned that we're heading for a waste crisis in Britain as landfill becomes full but we lack the infrastructure for more sustainable waste management.

Green business lobby lays out priorities for new Government

The new Government must not lose sight of the environmental agenda as it seeks to rebuild the wounded economy.

Gardeners team up with scientists to market moss as ‘oil sponge’

A Norwegian compost company has changed its tack after teaming up with scientists to exploit the super-absorbent qualities of its peat moss mixture.

Sustainable timber kitemarks ‘are working’

A Dutch study of the environmental, social and economic impacts of forest certification suggests such schemes have real and lasting benefits.

Growing transport use offsetting efficiency gains in Europe

While vehicles are getting cleaner in Europe, any environmental benefits are being offset by the fact that more journeys are being made in more vehicles over longer distances.

Volcano had little impact on air quality

The recent eruptions of the Icelandic volcano has little impact on air quality across the rest of Europe.

Mormon Church announces green building plans

The leader of the Mormon Church has pledged to use more green technology after overseeing the construction of the first environmentally-friendly meeting house in the northern hemisphere.

American retail giant’s first UK store will focus on green technology

American retail chain Best Buy will open its first British store tomorrow (April 30) and is claiming a first by stocking a range of electric vehicles, scooters and bicycles.

Bord Gais increase market electricity share

Bord Gáis Energy now has 20% of the Irish domestic electricity market following its campaign 'The Big Switch', which launched just 12 months ago.

Good start, long way to go – expert sums up UK’s carbon progress

The UK has made a good start on its aspirations to become a low carbon society, but there is a long way to go until it is on track to meet its goals.

Month: April 2010