News from 2 March 2009 on edie

County Antrim wind power plan would benefit environment

A proposal which could see the improved integration of electricity generated by wind power into the grid system would be environmentally advantageous and boost employment, it has been claimed.

Irish consumers keen to source environmentally-friendly products

A product's environmental credentials have a significant impact on consumers considering whether to make a purchase, research suggests.

EU proposes strategy to tackle disasters

EU countries could soon be provided with best practice guidance on how to deal with natural and man-made disasters.

Households given right to ‘sell energy back’ to grid

An Irish minister has announced plans to allow members of the public to sell back energy to the national grid.

Irish firm set to construct North Sea wind farm

Irish-based renewable energy firm Airtricity has been given consent to construct an offshore wind farm off the Dutch coast.

Reduce costs ‘through environmental travel’

Reducing the environmental cost of travel can also be cheaper for businesses, according to the WWF.

Is Irish oil slick beach-bound?

An oil slick off the south coast of Ireland could still make its way onto the beaches of the country.

Transport minister discusses efficiency report

Transport minister Noel Dempsey TD appeared before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport last week.

Study considers Severn Barrage carbon payback

The proposed Severn Barrage would save so much carbon that the payback period for emissions released during construction would be less than six months.

River “blue belt” to protect Derby residents from floods

Experts have put forward radical plans for a "blue belt" to protect Derby residents from future floods.

UK government must insulate energy inefficient commercial buildings, report warns

The UK government must tackle energy inefficient commercial buildings if it is to meet stiff emissions reduction targets, a new report warns.

Google Earth map to boost US renewable energy production

US environmental chiefs have unveiled an interactive Google Earth map showing thousands of contaminated land sites that could be developed to provide renewable energy.

Day: 2 March 2009