Day: 3 April 2009

Ireland launches TidyTowns competition.

For the 51st consecutive year, Ireland has launched its National TidyTowns Competition.

G20 talks ‘prioritise green economy’

UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband has revealed yesterday's G20 Summit led to an agreement that makes building a green and sustainable economy one of the six core commitments of fiscal expansion.

SEI launches Sustainable Energy Awards 2009 contest

Irish businesses with a passion for the environment have been encouraged to enter a national competition.

Climate change action plan created

The European Commission (EC) has drawn up a white paper detailing how it intends to assist member nations in coping with the effects of climate change.

New euro 15m energy-efficiency deal announced

A new deal has been announced to help promote energy-efficiency in cities across the continent.

Windfarms ‘could generate £1bn’

Northern Irish ports could benefit from offshore windfarming after more than 100 operators, developers, investors and manufacturers met with UK government officials recently to discuss the issue.

Dutch government offers €700m to encourage green building

The Dutch government has rolled out a package worth more than €700m that will help protect jobs in the construction industry whilst improving the environmental performance of new and existing buildings.

Water could be key to carbon capture

Scientists claim they have managed to lock CO2 in underground water in gas fields around the world where it will remain for millions of years, marking a major step forward in developing viable carbon capture and storage technologies.

£500k up for grabs for Severn tidal research

Government has set aside £500,000 to help environmental entrepreneurs develop new technologies that could be used to harness the tidal power of the River Severn.

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