Day: 24 November 2008

Farm project developments to need environmental assessments

Environmental impact assessments seem set to become a necessity on all development projects on Irish farms in the future.

Ireland’s environment should become a ‘national obsession’

A focus towards the environment in Ireland should become a "natural obsession" rather than just a concern of the "urban middle class", it has been stated.

Eastern promise – emirate to adopt green building strategy

The Arab Emirate of Sharjah has announced plans to introduce building regulations that will require developers to meet certain environmental standards when constructing both commercial and residential properties.

Edie turns spotlight on green building

In an effort to better serve the needs of our readership, we have launched a dedicated Green Buildings channel.

Climate change poses public health threat

Climate change will bring with it a set of problems that will have a particular impact on the environmental health profession, a conference heard this week.

Business urged to protect itself by going green

Failing to invest in environmental practices could put businesses at a greater risk of collapse, according to Environment Agency chairman Lord Chris Smith.

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