Day: 29 April 2010

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.

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