News from 18 June 2008 on edie

Environment creating more refugees than war

Environmental disasters and the changing climate are now displacing more people than all the world's wars combined - and it is time to stop ignoring the problem.

Force carbon reporting – lobby’s plea

Captains of industry and investment houses have been joined by prominent politicians in calling on the Prime Minister to support legislation which would force big business to make its carbon footprint a matter of public record.

ESBI to build first windfarm

Irish utility firm Electricity Supply Board International (ESBI) is to build its first windfarm in the north of the country, it has emerged.

Churchtown pupils acknowledged with Green Flag

Primary school pupils in Churchtown NS have been commended for their implementation of the Green Schools Programme.

‘Significant improvement’ in Dublin litter levels

A new report focusing on the cleanest towns in Ireland has described Dublin as an area of "significant improvement", it emerged today.

New electrical recycling campaign to launch in Ireland

An advertising campaign intended to inform the public about a new recycling scheme is set to launch in Ireland this week.

New environment minister appointment a ‘mistake’

The appointment of Sammy Wilson as Northern Ireland's environment minister has been deemed a mistake by one environmental group.

Ireland’s water strategy outlined

Ireland is to develop a strategy to maintain high standards of drinking water, it has emerged.

ESBIE signs green contract with BT

ESB Independent Energy (ESBIE) has signed a contract to provide renewable energy to British Telecom (BT), reports indicate.

Efficiency key to energy affordability

Increasing energy efficiency is one of the key aspects of solving the current affordability issue in the Irish energy industry, it has been claimed.

Day: 18 June 2008