News from 22 April 2008 on edie

Water experts call for efficiency and recycling

The world is facing a food crisis because it is running out of water to support food production, according to an environmental consultant and author.

Online guide for environmental printing

Hewlett Packard has launched a guide to help small and medium-sized businesses in Ireland limit the environmental impact of their printing activities.

Scientists call for radical changes to agriculture

Food production will have to change radically to continue to feed the world in the face of climate change, a major new report by more than 400 scientists has said.

EIC: Govt should lead on sustainability

Government should act now to improve its leadership on sustainable buildings and procurement, a leading environmental trade association has said.

Zero energy homes take a step closer

Its electricity and water heating is wholly powered by photovoltaics, it uses recycled and energy efficient construction materials, and it is extensively equipped with water conservation equipment.

Cyprus forced to ship water from Greece

Droughts in Cyprus have forced government officials to ship in water from Greece to help ease the crisis.

Sea level rises could turn millions into refugees

Sea levels could rise by as much as 1.5 metres by the end of this century and leave millions of people in developing countries homeless.

Winds spread ‘Euro-whiff’ across UK

People across the UK were left sniffing the air in disgust on Friday after strong easterly winds spread unpleasant farming or industrial smells from the continent.

Lewis wind farm refused

Controversial plans for an onshore wind farm on the Isle of Lewis have been turned down by the Scottish Executive because of the impact it could have on local birdlife.

CSR is ‘not one-size-fits-all’

Corporate social responsibility is not a one-size-fits-all policy - and firms have to assess how vulnerable they are to customer criticism before deciding which measures to adopt.

Renewable energy firm invests in solar generators

An Ireland-based renewable energy firm has given Euro 62m (US$100m) in funding to a solar energy specialist.

Oz state leads the way in bag wars

One Australian state is going it alone in the plastic bag wars after state and federal ministers failed to reach a national consensus on a ban.

Day: 22 April 2008