Day: 22 March 2010

Schools consider closing as air pollution hits ‘severe’ in Hong Kong

Schools have been ordered to cancel outdoor activities and may close completely after environmental monitors said air pollution had hit a record 'severe' level.

UK slipping on green banking targets

The UK must move ahead with a green bank 'quickly' as it's already falling behind on climate targets, according to an association representing long term financial investors.

Limerick backs spring clean anti-litter campaign

Limerick County Council, along with An Taisce Ireland's national trust, has announced details of an anti-litter drive.

Planet marks World Water Day

World Water Day is being marked around the globe today (March 22) with a series of events.

‘Shameful’ UK air quality kills 50,000 a year

Influential MPs have this morning (March 22) attacked the British Government's record on fighting air pollution.

Multi million pound surface water improvement announced

£5.3M of funding has been promised to 49 local authorities to tackle surface water flooding.

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