News from 8 December 2008 on edie

Ainsworth: Going green is essential for competitive economy

The UK must go green to rebuild the ailing economy and ensure its future global competitiveness - and the environmental industries will play a key role in building a low carbon economy.

We need ambitious climate agreement – business to governments

Business leaders from around the world have signed up to a statement calling on politicians attending the UN's climate summit in Poznan to agree to deliver 'deep and rapid' cuts to greenhouse gas emissions.

Community organisation scoops renewable energy award

A community driven organisation has recently been rewarded for its efforts in supporting the environment by being hailed as the Renewable Energy Project of the Year.

Ireland could become energy independent in a decade

A commitment from the government is the only thing preventing Ireland from becoming energy independent in the next ten years, it has been stated.

NTR ‘well positioned’ following strong financial results

Renewable energy and sustainable waste operator NTR has stated it is "well positioned" to continue to improve its empire within the sector, it has been stated.

Approval for council’s sewerage upgrade

Cork County Council's design proposal to upgrade and expand the sewerage infrastructure in Cloghroe has been approved.

Mainstream to raise more financing

Over €50 million of financing is set to be raised by Mainstream Renewable Power as it looks to build up its worldwide wind power catalogue.

Consortium to finance Irish energy project

A private equity group which is being led by the Ulster Bank is producing the funding towards one of Ireland's largest energy projects to date.

Waste materials no risk to residents

Local residents are under no risk from the waste materials at the former Irish steel plant at Haulbowline in Cork Harbour, it has been stated.

PURE project extended for three years

A project to protect the environment and combat the problem of fly-tipping and illegal dumping in Ireland has been extended for a further three years.

Link efforts on air quality and climate – scientists

As world leaders meet in Poland to discuss climate change, scientists from the UK Met Office's weather-mapping Hadley Centre are calling for more joined up thinking on greenhouse gases and air quality.

Pressure on councils as demand for recycled material falls

The world of waste is not immune to the bite of the economic slowdown, with local authorities reporting lower prices and less demand for recycled materials.

Day: 8 December 2008