Day: 29 March 2010

Supermarket expands store but cuts its carbon footprint

A supermarket has today (March 29) opened a store expanded by 50% but with a 10% reduction in emissions.

Irish residents radon exposure ‘equivalent to ten chest x-rays per day’

Residents in parts of County Clare could be being blasted with the radiation equivalent of ten x-rays a day, according to a leading teachta dála (TD).

Dogs Trust plan pilot green kennel

Pioneering plans by the Dogs Trust could see the charity's energy sapping kennels reduce their bills by up to 60%.

India and Pakistan clash over water

Pakistan and India are engaged in a war of words as the rivals have their annual sit down to agree water use from the shared Indus basin.

Surrey hopes to save £1M a year through waste scheme

Surrey County Council believes it could save up to £1M after cracking down on trade waste dumped at its recycling centres.

Waste offences cost Young’s brewery £30k

A major London brewer has been ordered to pay over £30,000 in fines and compensation after falling afoul of the Environment Agency.

4,000 cities switch off lights as Earth Hour gathers pace

This year's Earth Hour, the third, was the biggest yet as people in a record 126 countries switched off lights for to show concern about climate change.

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