News from 0 2008 on edie

GM plants found in conventional crop

Genetically modified oilseed rape has been found in Somerset fields where trials of non-modified crops were being carried out.

Big oil wants more renewables

Energy and oil Ministers from around the world met in London last week and while the environment was far from the top of the agenda, the meeting showed a global enthusiasm for renewable energy and carbon capture and storage.

Londoners told to recycle at Christmas

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has urged Londoners to make a concerted effort to recycle this Christmas, saying that "we need to stop thinking of rubbish as 'waste' - it is in fact a resource."

Environment Agency in Christmas stocking

Hundreds of fish have been released into the River Thames in an effort to halt a plunge in population levels.

Building industry gets its say on zero carbon

The building industry is being asked to help shape a definition of the much-debated term "zero carbon".

Irish tidal stream turbine sets new world record

A tidal stream turbine in Northern Ireland has demonstrated the potential of tidal energy by setting a new world record.

Landfill site in Belfast to create electricity

Electricity is to be produced on a landfill site in Northern Ireland thanks to the launch of a Euro 4m scheme.

Water treatment plant to be upgraded

Major renovation work is to be carried out at the Terryland Water Treatment Plant to help Galway in the supply of its own drinking water.

Energy centre to create jobs

Some 20 new research and development positions are set to be filled next year as a new energy research centre has been launched.

Energy efficiency improves in Ireland

Energy-related CO2 emissions in Ireland have reduced by 1.4% since 2005, according to the findings of a new report.

Cowen following Obama green ideas

The Irish government is hoping to piggyback on policies set to be created by US President-elect Barack Obama in support of eco-friendly companies.

Architectural merger expands SLR’s energy from waste capabilities

SLR Consulting, the UK’s fastest growing environmental consultancy has acquired Surrey-based firm Architecture and Planning

Year: 2008