Day: 29 September 2009

Action taken against fertiliser firm

US environmental authorities have ordered a fertiliser manufacturer to clean up its act after 'many' spills of hazardous materials which could endanger human life.

1000 green building inspectors to be trained in New York

New York has announced an ambitious plan to train 1000 green buildings supervisors in one year.

Big Apple goes white on top

New York's world famous cityscape is going to get a slight change as roofs are painted white to help tackle climate change.

Ireland urged to take a slice of the green pie

Ireland is being urged by leading environmental lights to claim a slice of the multi-billion dollar green goods and services pie.

Companies defy global recession with green agenda

Companies are defying the 'doom-and-gloom' of the world economy to keep going green, a new report has found.

Voluntary groups to get lower water bills

A campaign by voluntary groups has forced the Government to move to reduce their water bills.

Monsal makes first major move into food waste

The first phase of planning and design for a waste food to renewable energy plant has been signed off, it was announced this morning (29 September).

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