Day: 29 October 2008

Waste firm starts court challenge

Waste firm Panda has started legal action in the High Court to try to stop four Dublin local authorities from making a change to the waste management plan to give them more control over rubbish collection.

Water contamination information ‘poor’

Poor information regarding water contamination is creating "hysteria" according to a water hygiene specialist.

ESB needs overseas markets, renewables

Ireland's Electricity Supply Board must develop in Britain if it is to continue successfully, according to the man who runs the state-owned company's overseas arm.

Tullamore and Clodiagh ‘seriously polluted’

Municipal waste has "seriously polluted" the Tullamore and Clodiagh rivers, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Grants on offer to recycle construction waste

A funding programme has been launched to encourage waste managers to recycle more construction and demolition waste.

UK facing ‘energy crunch’, experts warn

The UK could suffer an energy crisis similar to the current financial crash if energy infrastructure is left to develop in response to market forces, independent experts have warned.

Scotland fears floods in wet winter months

A campaign has been launched to warn householders and businesses about the risks of flood and help to prevent further damage for people across Scotland.

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