Day: 26 March 2010

Rising seas end island dispute

The disputed sovereignty of tiny island in the Bay of Bengal has become a moot point after rising sea levels submerged the land for good.

Hand dryer first to win Carbon Trust mark

Dyson's airblade has become the first hand dryer to be awarded a Carbon Reduction Label by the Carbon Trust.

China adopts military solution for drought

The southwest of China is gripped by the worst drought in a century and this week the country sent soldiers armed with demijohns of water to help affected areas.

Army chiefs not camouflaging green credentials

Britain's military has announced a series of measured aimed at reducing its carbon footprint through greening its supply line and improving energy efficiency.

Court rules against Heathrow third runway plan

Champagne corks popped outside the High Court today (March 26) as protesters celebrated a ruling against a third runway.

Home Retail Group breaks its silence on sustainability

Home Retail Group - owners of Argos and Homebase - has spoken to edie.net about their sustainability agenda.

‘Ballykissangel’ has toxic legacy

The town where hit TV show Ballykissangel was filmed hosts abandoned mining sites whose levels of toxic contamination are among the worst in Ireland.

Prison time for storing tyres

A man who left tyres on his land has been jailed for a year after an investigation by the Environment Agency.

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