Day: 23 April 2008

Northern Ireland school gets solar panels

A high school in Northern Ireland has installed solar panels on its roof to save money on its energy bills.

Future congestion charge for Dublin

A government minister has outlined plans to solve Dublin's traffic problems by giving the city a directly-elected mayor with the powers to impose a congestion zone.

Council under fire over bin fine

A local authority which pursued a prosecution against a man who over-filled his wheelie bin has found itself lampooned in the national press.

World ill-prepared for climate change security threat

While governments around the world are pouring funding into counter-terrorism measures, few are facing up to the security threat presented by climate change.

Mayoral candidates set out green stalls

With just days to go before voters head to the polls to choose London's Mayor for the next four years, the four major candidates have told edie what they will do for the environment and environmental industries if elected.

80 children die after water plant failure

Almost 80 children died after South African authorities failed to act when they became aware of a waterborne epidemic following the breakdown of water treatment facilities.

Brian Paddick on greening London

The Lib Dem candidate for London Mayor shares his environmental vision with edie.

Energy

Ken lists green achievements

Here incumbent Mayor of London Ken Livingstone tells edie readers what he has achieved so far and how much greener he could make the capital if re-elected.

Energy

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