News from 0 April 2008 on edie

‘Seed to store’ emissions labels hit the shelves

Tesco customers across Ireland will be able to see what quantities of greenhouse gases their purchases have accumulated from "seed to store".

Eco-friendly HQ for building firm

A Northern Ireland construction company is investing in a new £10 million eco-friendly headquarters.

Contamination closes Tyneside shoreline

The public are being warned to steer clear of a stretch of shoreline of the River Tyne which has been found to be contaminated with a cocktail of chemicals.

Chinese atmosphere study begins

A 15m Yuan (US$2.14m) five-year atmospheric study of a heavily polluted region of China has begun.

Sea defence work unearths WW2 bomb

Royal Navy bomb disposal experts had to be called in to a Suffolk beach after a contractor working on sea defences accidentally unearthed an unexploded wartime bomb.

Woodchips could create hundreds of jobs

Generating energy from woodchips could potentially create hundreds of new jobs in Ireland by 2020, according to the County Clare Wood Energy Project.

Use rebates to go green, Americans told

Americans have been urged to spend upcoming tax rebates on buying energy efficient products.

Proposals aim to make cars more fuel efficient

Fuel efficiency standards for new cars and light trucks will increase by 25% by 2015, under proposals announced by the US Transportation Secretary.

Campaigners applaud Ecolabel decision

Environmental campaigners have applauded national governments' decision to reject controversial changes to a voluntary labelling scheme.

New appeal over gas pipeline

Residents are appealing to Shell to relocate a gas refinery to a more remote site to protect their health and the environment.

Romans put brakes on water project

A £13m project to improve water quality in Lancashire had to be halted after workers uncovered evidence of a Romano-British settlement.

Environmental industry examines Climate Change Bill

The Climate Change Bill will give businesses the framework they are asking for to reduce their carbon emissions, the Environment Secretary has told industry.

Month: April 2008