Day: 18 August 2008

Waste management firm eyes rival

Waste management group Greenstar could cement its position as Ireland's largest waste management group by finalising a deal to buy part or all of its rival Panda Waste.

Charles in anti-GM rant

Prince Charles has reignited the row over GM crops by condemning them as "the biggest environmental disaster of all time".

Ireland ‘could lead marine energy sector’

Ireland could become a leader in marine energy, according to the US ambassador.

Eating Skippy ‘could save the planet’

It might not seem the obvious solution to climate change but Australian wildlife experts are urging their countrymen to "throw another kangaroo on the barbie".

Firms invited to apply for start-up help

Environmental management and waste management firms are among those to benefit from a scheme to help start-ups, which is launching again.

Waste management firm records high profit growth

The possibilities of high returns in waste management were revealed by the announcement of a 163% rise in profits by one Co Clare company.

Sustainable agriculture gets Irish Aid

Eight international agricultural centres working to achieve sustainable food security and help farmers deal with the consequences of climate change have received Euro 4m from Irish Aid.

Tourist lake warmer but clearer, report concludes

One of the United States' largest freshwater lakes is continuing to suffer from a trend of warmer and drier weather.

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