News from 26 September 2008 on edie

Radical change needed to meet CO2 targets

Ireland will have to take drastic steps in order to meet EU greenhouse gas emissions targets, according to a major report.

Wexford has priciest water services

Wexford county council not only charges the most for water services in Ireland but could also face problems with wastewater treatment within five years.

Standby for TV energy efficiency ads

A series of TV adverts made by Shane Meadows, director of This Is England and A Room For Romeo Brass are driving home the importance of energy efficiency.

Govt over-states eco town’s green credentials

A Government department has been rapped by the advertising watchdog for misleading claims that a proposed eco town in Staffordshire would be built on brownfield land.

Navy warship to be recycled in Liverpool

The Royal Navy looks set to sidestep the controversy that often accompanies the decommissioning of warships - by recycling at home.

Even low levels of pollution hinder lungs – study

Even relatively low levels of particulate pollution can have a significant impact on lung function, a study of city cyclists has shown.

20 times more land needed for bio-energy crops

More than 20 times the amount of land currently growing bio- energy crops will have to be dedicated to the plants if Ireland is to meet its 2015 renewable heat and electricity targets, according to advisory body Teagasc.

EUR30m bio-energy park announced

A bio-energy park billed as the most advanced in the world is to be built in the south-east of Ireland.

Caterers make the most out of greens

Caterers from across London - and those who use their services - gathered at the Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal Football Club, to share ideas about how to reduce their environmental impact this week.

Thames flooding will be less severe than feared

Research by the Met Office suggests that climate change is likely to have less of an impact on water levels in the Thames than previously feared.

Day: 26 September 2008