Day: 17 December 2008

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

LEED buildings ‘need to have wider impact’

Buildings that have achieved a LEED rating are making a major impact in reducing the environmental footprint of individual buildings but the scheme is failing to make a significant impact on the wider building sector, a report has concluded.

Govt could sue over contamination

City authorities and the owners of a restaurant could be sued by federal authorities because of contamination on the hotel site.

Water charges may be necessary in Ireland

If Ireland's water situation is to be improved, it may be necessary to introduce water charges to help improve the efficiency of any such plans, it has been stated.

Eco-bus trial begins

Ireland's first ever hybrid-electric bus is to begin its rounds next week and is expected to make a positive contribution on the environment.

Bottled water contamination fears

Three supermarket chains have had to remove bottled water from their shelves because of the fear of contamination.

Electric vehicle plans announced

A mass deployment of electric vehicles in Ireland has been announced to help the country in its plan to improve the environment.

Sewerage scheme upgrade plans approved

Plans to upgrade the Castlecomer Sewerage Scheme have been given the go-ahead by Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government John Gormley.

Families struggle to fund water connection

The water crisis problem in Galway continues to rumble on for some families as they are unable to finance the move to connect their homes to a safe water supply, reports the Galway News.

Water contamination ‘not’ a health risk

Residents have been told that a water contamination problem in the Northside area of Dublin is not a health risk.

Environment assisted by schools

Schoolchildren across Galway are lending their support towards helping the environment by assisting families in developing eco-friendly practices.

Shannon submissions deadline set for February

Submissions from the public are not expected for several weeks on proposals from Dublin City Council to take water from the Shannon.

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