News from 0 February 2009 on edie

Wales eyes biomass as carbon solution

Biomass is set to meet a far greater share of Welsh energy consumption over the coming decade, if the national assembly can deliver on a new strategy unveiled this week.

Asbestos halts play for Games development

Work has been put on hold at a site being developed for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after traces of asbestos were found.

Shops cut down on carrier bags

High street shops and super markets have hit voluntary targets to cut down on the amount of waste being produced by handing out free plastic bags.

Retailers could save billions by going green

The British retail sector could save an estimated £360 million every year by adopting simple measures to improve their resource efficiency.

Welsh authorities seek to highlight flood spend

With flooding an ever-increasingly concern for the public, authorities in Wales have been pushing the boat out when it comes to publicising a surge in funding to reduce the risk to homes and property.

Bristol loses bid to be Europe’s green capital

Bristol has been forced to settle for a runner-up slot in its bid to be named Europe's first Green Capital.

Bank of Ireland launches eco-fund

The Bank of Ireland launched a new Euro 100m fund to support renewable energy projects in the Ireland yesterday, February 23.

Ireland’s rural water supplies set for Euro 100m boost

Rural water supplies will receive a Euro 100m upgrade in Ireland, the government has announced.

Water conservation in Kilkenny praised

Efforts to conserve water in Kilkenny will offer a "real advantage" for house building in the county, it has been claimed.

Illegal waste “disgrace” in Kildare

The "disgrace" of illegally dumped waste has now spread into public spaces in Kildare, it has been claimed.

Call for electric car infrastructure reforms

Significant changes to Ireland's infrastructure will be necessary to meet electric road vehicle targets, it has been claimed.

EU Ecolabelling ‘should be simplified’

The EU's eco-labelling system should be simplified to encourage more companies to make use of it, according to a committee of MEPs.

Month: February 2009