News from 19 January 2009 on edie

German government halts ocean-seeding experiment

A controversial Indo-German experiment in the Southern Ocean has been suspended by the German science ministry, to allow for an independent assessment of the project's environmental impact.

Toxic fumes land firm with £100K fine

A major waste firm has been fined more than £100,000 after workers were poisoned by toxic fumes at a hazardous waste treatment site.

Bodies defend Ringsend sewerage plant

A EUR 35 million sewerage plant has been defended against claims that it has been emitting bad odours since it was built in 2003.

Fingal County Council ‘extremely disappointed’ by recycling company

A large number of people have been left holding on to green waste after a contractor failed to hold up their contractual obligations to remove rubbish.

Ballycroy opens water treatment plant to public

In a celebration of no longer having to boil their water, Ballycroy Group Water Scheme is having an open day at its new water treatment plant to show the public how the system works.

Galway water services may suffer in cutback

Cutbacks suggested by Galway county council could have a huge effect on services such as water and sewage, Galway News has claimed.

Climate change will take place over decades, not years

Unseasonable weather is set to be on the increase, with colder winters and warmer summers, and some surprises in between, an expert has suggested.

Professor warns of climate change affect on Ireland

The problems facing the environment have been highlighted in a speech in Dublin by Professor Peter Lynch.

Dundalk scientists to explore green energy potential of seaweed

Ireland is to take part in a multi-million Euro project aimed at assessing the feasibility of harvesting seaweed and turning it into a green energy source.

Economic concerns trump green issues in case for new gas field

A proposed gas field in County Mayo, which has previously been opposed by environmental groups, is vital if Irish businesses and households are to benefit from affordable energy in the future, it has been argued.

Carbon problem ‘worse than we thought’ – think tank

When it comes to cutting carbon the scale of the problem is even greater than widely believed and humankind has just 40 years to go carbon neutral or face catastrophic consequences, according to a US think tank.

Putting your house in order at the kerbside

Householders are often left bewildered by kerbside schemes. Jason Mohr pinpoints the inefficiencies of domestic recycling and suggests ways to improve it

Circular economy

Day: 19 January 2009